What's your mini-split telling you?
Five quick questions about smell, airflow, drips and when it was last cleaned. You get a specific next step, not a sales pitch.
Question 1 of 5
What does it smell like when it turns on?
Do sneezing, itchy eyes or a stuffy nose seem worse at home?
How is the airflow compared with when it was new?
Any water dripping from the unit?
When was it last cleaned inside?
Looking fine
Your mini-split sounds fine.
Nothing you told us points to a dirty head.
- Wash the filter every 2 to 4 weeks in season.
- Shine a flashlight into the vent once a season and look at the blower wheel. The Flashlight Test shows what to look for.
General guidance, not a diagnosis. EPA notes that symptoms from indoor air pollutants are often similar to colds, so a quiz cannot tell you the cause. If symptoms are bothering you, talk to your doctor. Sources: EPA, EPA on moisture and mold.
Worth a look
Worth a look.
One or two signs. Not an emergency.
- Wash the filter first, since it is the cheap fix.
- Then do the Flashlight Test. If the blower wheel has a film or dark specks, a deep clean is the next step.
General guidance, not a diagnosis. EPA notes that symptoms from indoor air pollutants are often similar to colds, so a quiz cannot tell you the cause. If symptoms are bothering you, talk to your doctor. Sources: EPA, EPA on moisture and mold.
Likely a clean
A deep clean is likely the fix.
Several signs point the same way.
- A filter wash will not reach the coil and blower wheel, which is where these signs come from.
- Book a deep clean, or text us a photo of the vent and we will say what we see.
General guidance, not a diagnosis. EPA notes that symptoms from indoor air pollutants are often similar to colds, so a quiz cannot tell you the cause. If symptoms are bothering you, talk to your doctor. Sources: EPA, EPA on moisture and mold.
Soon
Do not wait on this one.
Water or a strong smell plus other signs is worth dealing with soon.
- If water is dripping steadily, turn the unit off and put a towel down. Read the leak guide for the usual causes.
- Book a deep clean. It clears dirt-related causes of drips and smells. If the drip is still there after a clean, a technician needs to look at the head.
General guidance, not a diagnosis. EPA notes that symptoms from indoor air pollutants are often similar to colds, so a quiz cannot tell you the cause. If symptoms are bothering you, talk to your doctor. Sources: EPA, EPA on moisture and mold.
What the quiz is, and is not
It is a quick way to sort "probably fine" from "look at this soon". It is not a diagnosis, and it does not tell you why you have symptoms. EPA notes that symptoms from indoor air pollutants are often similar to colds, so it is hard to tell the cause from the symptoms. U.S. EPA If sneezing or breathing is bothering you or your child, talk to your doctor.
What it can say is whether the signs a dirty unit gives are showing up: a damp smell at startup, weaker airflow, a drip, and a long gap since the last clean.
What it costs
$179 for the first head and $149 for each additional head, all on one visit.
| Indoor units | Price |
|---|---|
| 1 unit | $179 |
| 2 units | $328 |
| 3 units | $477 |
| 4 units | $626 |
| 5 units | $775 |
| 6 units | $924 |
The outdoor unit is not part of this service.
Questions people ask
Does a high score mean I have mold?
No. Mold cannot be diagnosed from a quiz. A high score means the signs point to a unit worth cleaning.
How long does the quiz take?
About 30 seconds. Nothing is sent anywhere until you choose to book or send a photo.
Will cleaning my mini-split help my allergies?
We do not promise that. EPA lists mold, dust mites and pet dander as common indoor triggers; cleaning removes dust and damp build-up from one part of the home.
What does a mini-split deep clean cost?
$179 for the first head and $149 for each additional head, confirmed before the visit.