The Thermostat, Office Comfort, & Indoor Air Quality

Don’t Touch That Thermostat! [Comfort & Indoor Air Quality In Offices]

Don't Touch The Thermostat! [Office Comfort & Indoor Air Quality]Thermostat wars in the office are a real problem. It’s common to hear about employees changing the temperature behind their coworkers’ backs — and then someone else adjusting it again.

Sometimes, the cause is simply different people feeling comfortable at different temperatures. But in many cases, it’s a sign there’s something wrong with your heating and cooling system.

That’s especially so if your office or commercial space uses a ductless mini split for climate control. These systems are excellent for comfort and energy efficiency. But, their performance dips significantly over time — especially without the correct maintenance.

A dirty mini split struggles to maintain the temperature you want. Even if the thermostats read the right temperature, it may not feel like that in the room.

What’s worse, the stuff that’s clogging it up — anything from dirt and dust to bacteria and mold — makes people feel sick. And this can happen even if your HVAC contractor services the system once or twice a year.

This article will go over two big warning signs that your mini split is causing indoor air quality issues. Then, we’ll look at how a deep cleaning can make a huge difference.

And, if you have concerns about indoor air quality or with the mini split in your Boise Metro or Valley County business, call HydroKleen today at (208) 779-5596.

Is The Temperature In Your Office Hard To Control?

Mini splits should maintain a constant temperature better than forced-air systems. But you’ll get wider temperature swings than normal when something’s wrong.

That’s when you notice more people bickering over the temperature and sparring at the thermostat.

One of the most common causes is the buildup on the coils inside your handler.

Those components play a pivotal role in the heat transfer process: Moving warmth inside in the cold weather and removing it when it’s hot outside. You won’t get that effect when the coils are all gunked up.

Is Your Indoor Air Quality Getting Worse?

Poor indoor air quality goes hand-in-hand with mini split performance issues. The same problems that cause the temperature swings — dirt and microbial contaminants in the air handlers — also make the air you’re breathing less healthy.

Related: Healthy Indoor Air Is Essential For People With Asthma

Common Complaints

According to the EPA, common complaints and effects of poor indoor air quality in the office include:

  • Headaches
  • Dizziness
  • Nausea
  • Irritability
  • Forgetfulness
  • Bad Smells

Sick Building Syndrome

The EPA defines Sick Building Syndrome as “situations in which building occupants experience acute health and comfort effects that appear to be linked to time spent in a building, but no specific illness or cause can be defined.”

Employers are obligated to provide a healthy work environment. If your heating and cooling system is causing illness, you need to address it as soon as possible. 

Fortunately, we can help. 

Related: Biotoxin-Related Illnesses And Your HVAC System

How Mini Split Cleanings Eliminate Indoor Air Quality Problems

A mini split deep cleaning eliminates many of the Sick Building Syndrome problems that affect your employee’s health and your bottom line.

The HydroKleen Waste Water Is Safe And Easy To Dispose OfIt can even reduce problems for people with asthma. And, yes, a cleaning may even help put an end to people fighting over the thermostat. 

With HydroKleen, you get the world’s best, most comprehensive mini split deep cleaning. And we mean that literally. 

Related: How Often Should A Mini Split Be Cleaned?

HydroKleen has serviced more than 1.5 million mini splits around the world. And each visit is backed by the best guarantee in the business: If you’re not satisfied, you don’t pay us a dime.

 And, we’ll pay for a competitor to come in after us. 

Our cleaners get in between every tiny fin on the coils in your air handler. They reach behind the barrel fans and touch every inch of the unit. And, we don’t have to disassemble anything to do it. 

That makes cleaning fast and easy — and way less expensive. 

And our cleaning agents are hypoallergenic and nontoxic. We’re not getting rid of some pollutants and then leaving you with other dangerous chemicals in the air.

 Related: How (And Why) We Only Use Non-Toxic, Environmentally-Friendly Cleaners

More HydroKleen Benefits

Asset management is important for property managers and business owners — and we help with that, too. A clean mini split means:

  • Lower Bills
  • Fewer Repairs
  • Longer Service Life

Lower Bills

Without dirt and other pollutants hindering the heat transfer process, your mini split needs less electricity to do the job right. That means lower utility bills.

Fewer Repairs

Just as with any HVAC system, you’ll have fewer breakdowns when the components inside your air handlers and heat pump are clean and optimized to run smoothly. There’s less wear and tear and fewer service calls to pay for.

Longer Service Life

In all, a well-maintained mini split lasts longer. You’ll get more years of service for your investment than if you only had routine maintenance.

Mini Split Cleaning In Boise, ID

HydroKleen208 guarantees the best mini split in Boise, ID and across the Treasure Valley. If you don’t feel a difference in your office as soon as we’re through, the cleaning is free! And, we’ll pay a competitor to come in after us. Call (208) 779-5596 to learn how to keep your business and employees healthy.

The Hydrokleen Story: Who Are And What Makes Us Special

The HydroKleen Story: How (And Why) We Offer The Best Mini Split Cleanings

Regular Service Is The Best Way To Avoid RepairsLike any superhero, HydroKleen208 has an origin story!

Okay, maybe we’re not that amazing. But, talk to any homeowner who’s had us out for a cleaning. They’ll let you know about the tremendous impact we made on their home. 

As of early 2022, HydroKleen has cleaned more than 1.5 million mini splits in nearly 40 countries. 

Homeowners around the globe know our cleanings make their homes more comfortable, improve their indoor air quality, and even help reduce their electric bills. 

And that’s all with one quick visit. 

As mini splits become more popular in the United States, and especially in the Treasure Valley, HydroKleen208 is here to continue that tradition for families and businesses in Idaho.

Related: The Gold, Silver And Bronze Reasons You Need A HydroKleen208 Cleaning

Still, you may be wondering who we are, exactly. And how we get to make these sorts of claims.

If so, you’re in the right place.

In this brief article, we’ll tell you about how our parent company, HydroKleen Global in Australia, recognized a critical need and developed the best tools and processes in the world to address it.

Keep reading to learn more. Or, click below or call us at (208) 205-9078 to ask questions or set an appointment.

 

What We Discovered About Mini Splits

Mini splits are catching on now in the U.S. But, they’ve been around much longer in other countries like Australia. That’s where John Sanders founded HydroKleen in 2009.

Sanders discovered that, for all the great benefits ductless systems offered, they developed problems as they got older. Their energy efficiency dropped significantly. And, respiratory issues, including toxic mold syndrome, were rising among people with mini splits.

Both problems stemmed from the same source: Dirty air handlers.

Microbial contamination built up inside these units even when homeowners had them serviced regularly and cleaned the filters each month. These measures weren’t enough to stop the inside from looking like this:

The Hydrokleen Story: Who Are And What Makes Us Special

Sanders and his partners set out to do two things: Raise awareness about the risks a dirty mini split can pose. And eliminate that risk one cleaning at a time.

Our Research And Development

The HydroKleen team has always made research and development the top priority. The team spent years designing pumps and equipment strong enough to clean even the dirtiest coils and barrel fans inside your air handler without breaking or bending any parts.

Next, they developed a comprehensive water catchment system. After all, a cleaning wouldn’t work if the techs left dirty water or residue in people’s homes and on their stuff.

But the most challenging aspect was the cleaning solution.

It took years to develop a non-hazardous cleaning agent that could eradicate microbial contamination without affecting people or their pets in their homes. Or the environment at large.

Today, the cleaning solution is 100-percent non-toxic and non-allergenic. And it exceeds the world’s strictest national guidelines for health and safety standards.

With all this in place, HydroKleen made a considerable impact in their native Australia. The next step was taking it across the world.

Our Licensing Model

The HydroKleen team knew quality control was crucial as they expanded. After all, they couldn’t be in every office and home across their world. But, their licensees could. And they needed to uphold the same standards as the original team.

With that in mind, HydroKleen created a robust business model to maintain those high standards anywhere in the world.

With hours of online video training modules and dozens of guides, strategies, and resources, HydroKleen ensures that anyone with their name, logo, van, or equipment lives up to the company’s very high standards.

That brings us all the way from Molendinar in Australia to the Treasure Valley here in Idaho.

Mini Split Cleaning In Caldwell, ID

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Excellent Indoor Air Quality At Home Is Crucial For People With Asthma

Asthma attacks range from inconvenient and uncomfortable to frightening or even deadly. Those symptoms — wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath, and chest tightness — can prevent you from living a normal life if you can’t manage them.

Fortunately, Boise is one of the best cities in the country for people with asthma. However, we also face some challenges. 

For instance, wildfire smoke from here and other states drastically affects our air quality. Even rural towns in Valley County suffer from reduced air quality, particularly in the summer and fall.  

Despite this, there’s plenty you can do to manage your asthma. And, more so than ever before, that starts with breathing healthy air at home. 

According to the EPA, Americans now spend 90 percent of their time indoors. Now, with more people working and schooling from home, more of that time is spent at home: 62 percent of our waking hours, on average, up from 50 percent in 2019. 

In this article, we’ll talk about how your home’s air quality can trigger asthma symptoms — and why it may be more hazardous than you realize. 

Related: What You Need To Know About Microbial Contamination In Your HVAC System

And, if you use a mini split heat pump system to heat and cool your home, we’ll talk about how HydroKleen’s process can make a huge difference with one visit. 

If you’re concerned about the air your mini split circulates throughout your Treasure Valley home, give HydroKleen208 a call at (208) 779-5596. We’re happy to answer all your questions. You don’t need an appointment or anything to get the information you need to stay healthy.

How Indoor Environments Impact Asthma Sufferers

You may not realize it, but the air in your home is likely much dirtier than the air outside — especially when you keep your windows closed.

What happens is that all the dirt and air pollution outside enters your home whenever you open your door. That’s anything from pollen and dirt to truck exhaust and, as we mentioned, wildfire smoke. 

Meanwhile, we create pollutants all the time: VOCs from cleaning products or cooking or bathroom odors cause asthma attacks and make them worse. Dust mites, skin flakes, and pet dander are also triggers.

Another big one is mold — particularly spores in the air.

Related: Mold In Ductless Mini Splits Causes Biotoxin Illness

These irritants (and many others) exist outside your home, too. But, they’re in much lower concentrations because there’s so much more air circulating all the time outdoors.

By contrast, when your home is sealed tight, that stuff has nowhere to go. So, it builds up and makes things much worse.

Mini Split Cleaning And Indoor Air Quality

In some ways, a mini split is an excellent heating and cooling system for maintaining great indoor air quality. But, they also present some serious drawbacks. With proper service and regular cleanings, your ductless system can be a powerful tool for managing asthma.

First, here’s what they do well:

Advanced Filtration

The cleanable filter in your air handlers does a much better job trapping contaminants than the cloth filters in forced-air systems. That means fewer pollutants circulating through the air.

Better Temperature Control

A well-performing mini split keeps a much more consistent temperature than forced-air. They stay within two or three degrees rather than up to ten-degree shifts that trigger attacks.

Humidity Control

Excess humidity can trigger attacks, and summer is the most humid time of the year. A mini split dehumidifies as it cools, just like any AC. But, it runs almost constantly, rather than turning on and off a few times every hour. That results in better humidity control than central air.

However, these systems also pose some risks.

Dirty Mini Splits And Indoor Air Quality

All sorts of pollutants build up on the coil and barrel fans in your air handlers, on the coils, and inside your heat pump.

That includes many common asthma triggers: mold spores, pet dander, pollen; you name it. And, when it’s in your air handler, it ends up circulating through the air in your home.

That’s where we come in.

Why Mini Split Cleanings Are Important

A high-quality mini split cleaning will reduce or eliminate the microbial contaminants and other pollutants that trigger asthma attacks from inside your air handler. Even if you clean the filters regularly and have an HVAC company service it twice a year, you’re still stuck with way more pollution than you realize.

The problem is that none of those strategies clear out the gunk caked in between the tiny fins on the air handler’s coils. Nor do they reach behind the barrel fans or other components.

Those regular maintenance items will get rid of some dust and dirt. But, you need to eradicate bacteria, mold spores, and more. And, you need to make sure they don’t build up right away again.

Related: How Often Should A Mini Split Be Cleaned?

How We Do It Right

HydroKleen’s Total Solution Process eradicates the contaminants lurking inside your air handlers and heat pump. Today, we’re recognized across the world as the top authority and leader when it comes to mini split cleanings.

We spent more than a decade developing the specific tools and cleaning agents to do the job. Our customized equipment reaches around the specific components in heat pump systems. And, the spray pressure is calibrated precisely to clean without damaging those delicate parts.

Meanwhile, our cleaning agent eradicates microbial contaminants without using toxic chemicals. That means we’re not getting rid of one pollutant in your home while replacing it with another.

Related: How (And Why) We Only Use Non-Toxic, Environmentally-Friendly Cleaning Agents

We’ll show you the difference we’re making during our visit. You’ll see the clean part of the coil versus the section we haven’t treated yet. And, you’ll notice the difference in the air immediately.

Related: What Does A Heat Pump Cleaning Cost?

Heat Pump Cleaning in Eagle, ID

HydroKleen208 offers the most comprehensive mini split and heat pump cleaning in Eagle ID, Boise Metro, and Valley County. Our unique process eradicates microbial and airborne contaminants that trigger asthma attacks and other respiratory issues at home. Call us at (208) 779-5596 for more information or to book an appointment.

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The Gold, Silver, And Bronze Reasons You Need A Hydrokleen Clean

The Gold, Silver, And Bronze Reasons Your Mini Split Needs HydroKleen208

The Gold, Silver, And Bronze Of A Hydrokleen CleanWhy choose HydroKleen208 to deep-clean your mini split and heat pump system? Come to think of it, why do you need a special cleaning for it in the first place?

We have the answers to both those questions — and more!

As these mini splits become more popular in the United States, questions like those are becoming more common from homeowners just like you.

Fortunately for you, HydroKleen208 is backed by more than a decade of real-world experience researching these topics and developing the tools and processes to address their problems.

Our parent company, HydroKleen, is based in Australia, where these systems are just as common as furnaces and central air conditioners are here in the states. Now, we’re bringing their knowledge and services to homes and businesses in Boise Metro and Valley County.

Now, we’re not saying this international collaboration is as big as, say, the Olympics. But we are offering you three great prizes: Our gold, silver, and bronze reasons for choosing HydroKleen.

Keep reading to learn more, and don’t hesitate to give us a call at (208) 779-5596. We’re happy to answer your questions before setting an appointment. It’s risk-free and an important step toward keeping your Boise Metro or Valley County home comfortable and healthy.

Gold: Better Health And Comfort!

A dirty air handler causes all sorts of problems in your home. These range from rooms that aren’t comfortable to repertory issues or even toxic mold syndrome. But, one mini split deep cleaning can make a world of difference.

Eliminate Mold And Microbial Contamination

Cleaning Both The Inside And Outside Components Are ImportantThe inside of an air handler is dark, warm, and often moist. That makes it the perfect breeding ground for mold, mildew, bacteria, and other nasty microorganisms.

By getting rid of these microbial contaminants, we prevent them from spreading throughout your house. That means you’re no longer breathing in mold spores or other particles that can make you sick.

Fewer Allergens In The Air

Even the best HVAC filters can’t prevent all allergens from spreading through your home. Pollen, dust mites, and other allergens get drawn into the air handler. There, they can build up and recirculate. The result? Seasonal allergies, asthma attacks, and more.

Our cleaning reaches deep inside every unit. We flush out every foreign agent behind the coils, under the barrel fans, and in every nook and cranny.

It’s the closest you can get to open windows and fresh air in your home.

Hot And Cold Spots In Your Home

A dirty or clogged air handler won’t circulate air as well as it should. The result is hot and cold spots: areas in each room that don’t get the treatment they need. But, this problem goes away when we clean out your unit. Then, the coil and barrel fans can operate the way they should.

Silver: Save Money Every Month!

A HydroKleen visit costs less than you think! You’ll make up for the investment with energy savings every month.

We mentioned how a clean mini split circulates air better than a dirty one. Well, it will also require less power to do the job. That means lower electric bills — sometimes by up to 30 percent!

Bronze: Make Your Mini Split Last Longer!

Now that your mini split is clean, you can enjoy great comfort and healthy indoor air quality for years to come!

Longer Service Life With Proper Maintenance

A clean mini split suffers less wear and tear than a dirty, clogged system. When everything’s clean, optimized, and running smoothly, the inner components last longer. That means fewer breakdowns and longer service life.

Mini splits last 15 to 20 years. With proper care, yours can reach the two-decade mark or more!

Keep Your Warranty Valid

Read the fine print: Your warranty requires professional service every year. If you try to call in a claim and there’s evidence of neglect, that could be enough for the manufacturer to deny responsibility.

Then, you’re on the hook for more repair costs.

But, annual tune-ups and cleanings keep your system covered for the life of its warranty. With most systems, that’s ten years of worry-free performance.

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Do You Buy Genuine Or Imitation Products Or Services?

Do You Usually Buy Genuine Or Imitation Products Or Services?

Do You Buy Genuine Or Imitation Products Or Services?If you’ve ever bought knockoff designer clothing or off-brand electronics, you know what to expect: A product that looks good at first but doesn’t deliver as well as the real thing.

Well, the same is true for mini split maintenance. And in this case, we’re not talking about which brand you choose for your system. We’re talking about who you trust to clean it.

HydroKleen208 brings more than a decade of ever-evolving research and development from the international leader for mini split deep cleanings to our home in Idaho.

We’re the only company out there dedicated to the most effective and cost-efficient deep clean out there.

But that doesn’t stop others from trying — or pretending they do what we do.

 

Without our equipment, patented process, and non-toxic, environmentally-safe cleaning agents, even HVAC contractors can’t offer the same deep-cleaning we provide. And, in fact, neither can some other companies who say they can.

It’s a bold claim, but we’ll back it up in this article. You’ll learn about what sets us apart and why people choose HydroKleen over our competitors.

And, if you have any concerns about your home in Kuna ID, Boise Metro, or Valley County, don’t hesitate to call us at (208) 779-5596! We’re happy to answer your questions any time and at no cost. You don’t need an appointment or anything to learn more.

What Sets HydroKleen Apart?

We know we’re not the only people around who clean mini splits and heat pumps. But, we’re the ones who guarantee:

  • The Best Results
  • The Best Indoor Air Quality
  • The Best Customer Service

The Best Results

We designed our system to eradicate dust, allergens, and microorganisms from your mini split system. We flush out every nook and cranny of your air handlers and heat pumps. And we do it without taking them apart or damaging the delicate fins and coils inside them.

Our equipment and cleaning agents were designed precisely for this single purpose. It’s how we know we offer the best results.

And, we stand by that claim. If you’re not satisfied with the cleaning, we’ll reimburse you. Then, we’ll pay for a competitor to come to your house after us.

The Best Indoor Air Quality

Once we’re done, you’ll notice an instant difference in the air you breathe. And, our cleaning agents are non-toxic and non-allergenic.

Our cleanings eradicate many major causes for unhealthy indoor air quality in homes. Two big ones are mold spores and mildew, which can lead to toxic mold syndrome. There are also allergens and triggers for people with asthma and COPD.

The Best Customer Service

It’s important to us that you feel informed, comfortable, and satisfied with every aspect of your HydroKleen experience. We’ll answer any questions about your indoor air quality, the state of your mini-split, or how our process works.

When you make an appointment, we make sure you know how long it will take and how much it will cost well before we show up. And, we make sure your home is just as clean when we leave as when we arrived.

It’s all part of our commitment to keeping you and your family happy and healthy.

Related: What To Expect Before, During, And After Your HydroKleen208 Cleaning

Beware Of Imposters!

People who have had their mini splits “cleaned” before come to HydroKleen because:

  • Previous cleanings weren’t done correctly
  • Someone only cleaned part of the unit before
  • A previous cleaner damaged the unit
  • No one ever gave them a guarantee or warranty before

Sometimes, it’s not the last company’s fault. After all, no one else has the expertise and equipment we do.

In many cases, a general HVAC contractor will do routine maintenance that we don’t handle. Then, they clean out as much as they can access.

But, their cleaning is only one small part of their visit. And, without our equipment, the job is never nearly as thorough as HydroKleen. As a result, you never get a deep clean.

Other times, however, you’ll find companies that say they can do what we do. Sometimes, they even have similar equipment or processes. But they don’t give the same guarantees we do.

And, in the worst cases, they’ll damage the delicate parts inside an air handler during their visit.

That’s why you should always check to make sure HydroKleen is coming to your home. That way, you know you’re getting excellent service backed by the best guarantees out there.

Heat Pump Cleaning In Kuna, ID

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HydroKleen’s Cleaners And Process Are 100% Environmentally-Safe

HydroKleen’s Cleaners And Process Are 100% Environmentally-Safe

HydroKleen’s Cleaners And Process Are 100% Environmentally-SafeIndoor air quality is one of the most common reasons people call HydroKleen for mini split cleaning. We know you’re concerned about the air you breathe and the water you drink. And that you care about your neighbors — and the environment at large — as well.

And, we designed our services with that in mind. The tools, processes, and cleaning agents we use for our mini split deep cleaning are 100-percent non-toxic and safe for the environment.

It’s part of our guarantee and commitment to your peace of mind.

This article talks about why we’re committed to being environmentally friendly and how we do it. If you still have questions when you’re done reading it, give us a call at (208) 779-5596. We’re happy to answer all your questions about keeping your home and community healthy and safe.

Why We’re Committed To Being Environmentally-Friendly

The biggest concern many of our customers have is indoor air quality. They call us because they’ve experienced symptoms of toxic mold syndrome. They’ve had asthma, COPD, or allergy flare-ups at home. Or, they’ve noticed that the air in their home doesn’t feel clean anymore.

We’re committed to helping them feel better. So, why would we add something harmful to our customers’ homes or environment?

Our commitment to your health extends well past your heating and cooling system. That’s why we never bring harmful chemicals into your home. Nor will our process spread any contaminants (chemical or organic) around your house. Or leave any behind.

Our Process Is Simple And Non-Invasive

How Often Should A Mini Split Be Cleaned? | HydroKleen208We spent more than a decade perfecting our process. From the start, we knew it was essential to remove all the contaminants and toxins building up in your air handlers without leaving any trace behind.

Our tools are specially made to reach between and behind the coils inside your air handler. This way, we can flush out every trace of dust, dirt, and organic contaminants. And, by using a liquid solution, we don’t “kick up” or spread anything through the air as we clean.

Finally, our catchment bags are custom-made to fit air handlers perfectly. They capture every drop of water that drains the unit during the cleaning. This way, we take everything harmful to your health out with us.

 

HydroKLeen’s Cleaners Are Non-Toxic And Safe

Our cleaning solutions are non-toxic, non-allergenic, biodegradable, and 100-percent safe for the environment. We don’t bring any harmful chemicals into your home. And, we don’t dump anything toxic into the ground, sewers, or water.

The Cleaning Solutions In Your Home

HydroKleen’s liquid cleaning agent doesn’t need nasty chemicals to do the job. Instead, its primary purpose is to break down dirt, skin flakes, and other tiny particles. These objects are somewhat greasy and tend to stick to the parts inside your system.

We combine this with equipment that sprays the water-based solution at just the right pressure to clean the coils, barrel fans, and other components thoroughly. But, that pressure is not so strong that it damages any parts. Nor will it cause the spray or particles to escape the cleaning area.

The HydroKleen Waste Water Is Safe And Easy To Dispose OfNon-Toxic Waste Water Removal

We take every last drop of dirty water from the cleaning out of your home in our customized catchment bags. Since the agent is non-toxic and biodegradable, we can empty them into any drain. Nothing in them damages pipes or sewers or contaminates water.

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HydroKleen208 guarantees the best mini split cleaning for your home in McCall, ID or anywhere in the Treasure Valley. And we do it without bringing toxic chemicals into your home or community. To learn more or make an appointment, call (208) 779-5596.