Is it safe to use air-con units amid volcanic ashfall?

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Is it safe to use air conditioning units even if there is ash fall from volcanic eruptions, like the ash from the recent Taal Volcano eruption? We asked an air conditioning company for the answer.

“However, during HEAVY ash fall, please REFRAIN from using your AC units. Continued use during HEAVY ash fall will clog your AC unit’s outdoor condenser coil, which will result [in] the overheating of the compressor and the overall air conditioning system,” they added.

But the company also reminded air-con owners that units should be cleaned after the ash fall, regardless of whether it is heavy or light. CIC said that owners can remove dust and ash using vacuum cleaners, although extra care is needed when cleaning and wetting the external part of a split-type air-conditioning unit, as wet coils and circuit boards may lead to an electrical fault.

 

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Close the vent where air outside can enter the room especially for window type units. For cheapskates that don't want to service their aircons for cleaning of filters, use electric fans instead.

Is it safe to visit El Nido people?

Take note that beach resorts uses aircon everyday while there are sand and dirt in the wind. But keep in mind to clean the unit often

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