Car air con cleaning in Rotterdam

We check where the smell comes from. We look at the cabin filter and check that the condensate drain is flowing. If the drain is blocked, we clear it first.

We take the old cabin filter out of the car. This stops the filter from soaking up the cleaning agent and lets the agent reach the evaporator properly.

We spray a cleaning agent for car air con through the ventilation. The fan draws the mist through the evaporator and the air ducts. That way the agent reaches the places where the smell starts. Then we let the system dry with the fan running.

We fit a new cabin filter. For many cars there is also a filter with activated carbon. As well as dust and pollen, it also stops some of the smells from outside. We discuss with you in advance which filter you would like.

We check the smell and the airflow. You get advice on keeping the air con fresh for longer. If the air con is also cooling less well, you hear what the next step is.

When the air con cools, condensation forms on the evaporator. It stays damp for a while after the drive. Bacteria and mould grow in that moisture. They cause the musty smell. An old cabin filter makes it worse. We clean the evaporator and the air ducts and fit a new filter.

Does the air con smell of vinegar or sweaty feet? That smell usually comes from bacteria on the evaporator too. Do you smell something sweet or exhaust fumes? Then something else is going on. Have the car checked.

You hear the price in advance when you call with your registration number. The price depends on your car’s cabin filter, how easy it is to reach and how dirty the system is. The price you hear is for the clean with a new cabin filter. For comparison: on the market, air con cleaning usually costs € 50 to € 120. According to the ANWB, a new cabin filter at a garage often costs € 40 to € 125. These are averages and not a quote from us. Call +31 10 479 00 00.

Allow about an hour. That includes replacing the cabin filter. If the filter is hard to reach, it takes a little longer. You can usually wait. If you have the clean done together with a service or APK (MOT), it is all done in one visit. You can also book an appointment on Saturday.

With normal use we advise a clean once every two years, preferably in spring. Does the air con smell musty sooner? Then do not wait. Replace the cabin filter according to your car’s service schedule. On average that is every two years or every 30,000 kilometres. Do you often park under trees, drive a lot in town or suffer from pollen? Then a clean every year makes sense.

Yes. It is part of a clean. The cabin filter stops dust, pollen and dirt and fills up over time. Then it starts to smell itself and less air comes through the vents. The cabin filter is also called a pollen filter.

Yes. You can, but the result often does not last long. A spray can that you empty inside the car works through the ventilation, like our method. But the old cabin filter stays in place and stops some of the agent. It also does not clear a blocked condensate drain. If the smell comes back quickly, have the air con cleaned by us.

No. A clean helps against the smell, but not against poor cooling. If the air con is cooling less well, there is usually too little refrigerant or a part is faulty. Have a look at air con regas, air con leak detection or air con repair.

Yes. On an electric car or hybrid a clean works the same way. We do not touch the refrigerant or the high-voltage system. Read more about air con on an electric car. On a motorhome or van up to 3,500 kg we clean the cab air con. Read more about air con on motorhomes and vans (in Dutch).