The expert warned against using an air conditioner after the winter without preparation

It is unsafe to start the air conditioner after a long winter downtime without prior preparation, it threatens the health of users, and can also lead to expensive repairs. VITEK's leading brand manager Anna Nuzhina warned about this on Tuesday, March 24.

According to the expert, during the months of inactivity, household dust, street debris and dirt accumulate inside the split system in the outdoor unit, and the residual humidity creates an ideal breeding ground for mold, fungi and pathogenic bacteria.

"The signals of critical contamination are a musty smell when turned on, a noticeable deterioration in cooling, uncharacteristic noise and condensation leakage," the expert said in a conversation with Lenta.Ru .

Nuzhina explained that you need to open the indoor unit panel yourself, remove the strainers, rinse them thoroughly under warm water or vacuum, repeating this procedure every one and a half to two months during the operating season.

She added that once a year in the spring, a specialist is required: a professional will perform a deep antibacterial treatment of the drainage system and internal channels, flush the radiator of the outdoor unit, and check the freon level for leaks.

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Allergist-immunologist Ekaterina Chernyshova said on March 22 that to prevent allergy exacerbations, it is recommended to create a hypoallergenic lifestyle: spend less time outdoors, stay indoors more often, ventilate the room less often, use various protective equipment such as anti-dust screens on windows, air conditioners and air purifiers. 360.ru .

Earlier, on March 19, State Duma deputy Alexander Yakubovsky said in an interview with RT that before installing an air conditioner, it is required not only to negotiate with the installation company or notify the management company, but to receive a decision from the general meeting of owners.

Alexander Khaminsky, a lawyer and head of the law enforcement center in Moscow and the Moscow Region, warned on February 17 that apartment owners could be held civil and even criminal responsible for icicles falling from external air conditioning units.

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