Commercial service
Commercial HVAC Coil Cleaning in Atlanta
The coils in a commercial HVAC system are where heat is actually moved. Evaporator coils inside the air handler pull heat and moisture from building air; condenser coils on the roof or pad reject that heat outdoors. When either coil is coated with dust, grease, pollen or biological growth, airflow drops, the system runs longer and capacity falls — exactly when Atlanta summers need it most.
Commercial Air Care cleans evaporator and condenser coils on rooftop units, split systems and air handlers in commercial buildings across Metro Atlanta. We use coil-safe cleaners, low-pressure rinsing and fin combing so coils are cleaned through their full depth without damaging fins.
Who needs commercial hvac coil cleaning
- Office and retail buildings with rooftop units
- Restaurants where grease reaches the coils
- Warehouses and plants with heavy dust
- Schools preparing equipment before summer
- Medical buildings where drain pans and coils affect IAQ
- Any facility with rising energy bills or comfort complaints
Our process, step by step
Step 1
Inspect and measure
We inspect coil faces, drain pans and filters and note the condition of each unit.
Step 2
Lockout and protect
Power is locked out and surrounding components and roofing are protected.
Step 3
Apply coil cleaner
A coil-safe cleaner is applied to break down dust, grease and biological film.
Step 4
Rinse through the coil
Coils are rinsed at controlled pressure from the clean side so debris is pushed out, not packed deeper.
Step 5
Drain pan and fins
Drain pans and lines are cleared and bent fins are combed straight.
Step 6
Return to service
Units are restarted and checked, and you receive photos of each coil before and after.
Standards we follow
ASHRAE 62.1
Clean coils and drain pans are part of maintaining acceptable indoor air quality.
IICRC
IICRC-certified technicians follow source-removal and hygiene practices.
EPA
EPA-registered treatments are used if biological growth needs to be treated.
OSHA
Lockout/tagout and roof safety on every unit.
How often it should be done
Most commercial condenser coils should be cleaned at least once a year, ideally in spring. Evaporator coils are usually cleaned every 1–3 years or when a duct cleaning is performed. Restaurants and dusty industrial sites often need more frequent service.
Documentation you receive
- Date-stamped before and after photos of every system section we open
- Written service report listing units, runs and components cleaned
- Notes on damaged, missing or inaccessible components found on site
- Certificate of service for insurance, fire marshal and audit files
Frequently asked questions
- How often should commercial coils be cleaned?
- Condenser coils at least yearly and evaporator coils every 1–3 years, more often in dusty or grease-heavy buildings.
- Will coil cleaning lower our energy use?
- Dirty coils force longer run times. Cleaning restores heat transfer and airflow, which typically reduces run time.
- Do you clean rooftop units?
- Yes. We clean coils on rooftop units, split systems and indoor air handlers.
- Will pressure washing damage the fins?
- We rinse at controlled pressure with coil-safe cleaners and comb any bent fins.
- Can coil cleaning be done with duct cleaning?
- Yes. Cleaning coils at the same visit keeps clean ducts from being recontaminated.
Service areas
Industries
Schedule a free site assessment
Commercial and industrial buildings across Metro Atlanta. After-hours crews available.