Deep AC cleaning

AC cleaning in Al Kawthar

In Al Kawthar, east Jeddah, AC cleaning tackles the musty smell from the area's humidity and street dust in its wider streets. Alrabih's team strips the unit with a protective bag and cleans the evaporator, blower wheel and pan to restore the original cooling.

  • Protective bag
  • Clean coil
  • Clear drain

Clients We're Proud to Serve

Organisations and companies that trusted Alrabih with their projects.

  • Saudi Aramco
  • Ministry of Energy
  • Royal Saudi Land Forces
  • Royal Saudi Naval Forces
  • Al Baik
  • Centro Hotels by Rotana
  • King Abdullah Economic City
  • First Mills
  • Juffali
  • eXtra
  • Dr. Soliman Fakeeh Medical Center
  • Alesayi Motors
  • Abu Zaid
  • Water Desalination
  • Attieh Steel
  • SSCO
  • Creet
  • Emad Rizq
  • Alfaneyah
  • Rawat Alam Al Tasmeem
  • IBI Magix Arabia — Construction Services
  • Midtown for Construction
  • Petra Engineering Industries Co.
  • Hyrmas
  • Batterjee Medical College
  • Advanced Horizons Contracting Company
  • D.Metals
  • Benchbox — Masters of Space
  • Sadafco
  • Umm Al-Qura University
  • Saudi Arabian Drug Store (SADS)
  • Foamco
  • Ahmad A. R. Bin Afif Industries Co. (Sandwich Panel Factory)
  • Namariq
  • ALS

When your AC needs a deep clean

  1. 1

    Musty smell when you switch on

    Jeddah's high humidity creates ideal conditions for mould on the drain pan and evaporator fins. If you notice a sharp smell the moment the unit starts, the most common cause is mould built up inside the indoor unit.

  2. 2

    Weak cooling from a working unit

    A thin layer of dust on the evaporator fins reduces heat transfer noticeably. A dirty blower wheel cuts airflow without any fault in the compressor or refrigerant. Cleaning restores the unit's performance to what it was.

  3. 3

    A unit that has not been cleaned in a long time

    Jeddah's heavy dust and salt-laden sea air build up on the outdoor coil and block airflow paths. The unit runs but the compressor works harder than it should; cleaning both coils together reduces that load.

Who it's for

  • Mould smell bothering your family

    We clean the evaporator, blower wheel and drain pan in your home unit with a protective bag keeping your furniture and walls dry.

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  • Your office AC cooling has weakened

    We strip the indoor unit, wash every component and check the outdoor coil so the unit performs as it did, with minimal disruption to your working day.

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What the cleaning covers

  • Protective bag fitted first
  • Air filter and evaporator fins
  • Blower wheel and drain pan
  • Drain line cleared and checked
  • Outdoor coil and condenser fins
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How we work

How we work

  1. 1

    Tell us the unit type

    WhatsApp us the unit type, how many units and your district, and we will book a time that suits you, Saturday to Thursday.

  2. 2

    Protect the room and open the unit

    We fit the protective bag under the indoor unit to collect wash water, then remove the cover, filter and blower wheel to reach the evaporator and drain pan.

  3. 3

    Pressure wash and sanitise

    We wash the evaporator, blower wheel and drain pan at the right pressure with a sanitising agent, then check the drain flows cleanly before reassembly.

  4. 4

    Outdoor coil and start-up

    We move to the outdoor unit, clear dust and salt deposits from the coil and condenser fins, then run the AC and confirm airflow and cooling before we leave.

A thorough clean or a quick wipe?

AlrabihThe usual way
Protective bagFitted before washingUsually skipped
Blower wheelRemoved and washedWiped on the outside
Drain lineChecked and clearedLeft untouched
Outdoor coilCleaned as part of the jobLeft for another visit
Drain panWashed and sanitisedDry-wiped only

Some of our work

Ductwork, rooftop units and diffusers, from work we've completed in Jeddah.

  • Galvanized rectangular duct trunk with branch takeoffs and round diffusers, hung from a black ceiling, a Carrier unit visible behind — interior finishing stage.
  • Round diffusers and a spiral duct trunk in a tiled stairwell service shaft.
  • Rooftop ductwork and an exhaust fan, with Jeddah buildings in the background.
  • Rooftop packaged AC units with rectangular duct transitions, city buildings behind.
  • Insulated rooftop duct run beside a packaged unit, a warehouse roof in the background.
  • A grid of round diffusers in an open-plan office ceiling, mid-construction.
  • An insulated rooftop duct elbow, against a mountainous backdrop.
  • Large insulated ductwork running along a factory ceiling, with workers visible below.
  • A yellow round diffuser mid-installation, with spiral duct and a suspended ceiling grid.
  • Duct insulation wrap in progress on a construction site, bare duct still exposed.
  • A black-painted duct trunk with round diffusers and track lighting, in a finished retail interior.
  • An indoor AHU unit connected to round ductwork in a mechanical plant room, exposed concrete ceiling.
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Customer reviews

What our customers say

4.8

From 10 Google reviews

  • Muhammadramzan 2641

    “MashaaAllah. Services are so good. Behaviour and kindness 100/100. Prices are less then Market. Fully recommended”

  • shahzeb armani

    “Wow. Prices are so comfortable. Outstanding services. People are so talented and nice”

  • Tawfik AlyawerLocal Guide

    “U can find all u need for air conditioning”

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Service areas

We come to you anywhere in Jeddah

From Al Shiraa and Al Yaqout in the north to Al Thaghr and Al Quraiyat in the south, with our base in Al Aziziyah.

Map of Jeddah by sector, with Alrabih's base in Al Aziziyah
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What sets this district apart

Al Kawthar is a relatively modern residential area with more spaced-out buildings than downtown, marked by wider streets and larger gaps between villas and apartment blocks. High humidity in the east and dust from the wider roads means AC units accumulate dirt and mould in the drain pan quite noticeably. Scheduling the visit is easier here because buildings are further apart and there is more parking space, but cleaning the pan and evaporator requires precision to tackle the accelerated mould growth from the humidity.

Al Kawthar is in east Jeddah, a relatively modern residential area of spaced-out villas and apartment blocks with wider streets.

Most units here are separate split systems per villa or flat, and some larger blocks have small package AC units.

The AC setup in Al Kawthar

  1. 1

    Separate split unit per villa and flat

    Most villas and flats in Al Kawthar use a separate split unit because of the distance between buildings and larger plot sizes.

  2. 2

    Small package units in larger apartment blocks

    Some of the larger apartment blocks in Al Kawthar use small package units instead of separate split systems.

  3. 3

    Outdoor units on roofs and open spaces

    Outdoor units are usually mounted on roofs or spacious side areas because of the larger plot spaces available.

Before the visit

Before our visit in Al Kawthar

  1. 1

    Confirm the visit time with the residents

    Let us know a suitable time at least a day before so someone will be home at the villa or flat.

  2. 2

    Ensure roof or outdoor space access is clear

    Check that the roof or outdoor space with the outdoor unit is safe and easily accessible before the visit day.

  3. 3

    Tell us about each outdoor unit if there are multiple ones

    If the villa or flat has multiple outdoor units, tell us all their locations so we can plan the visit efficiently.

FAQ

Questions about AC cleaning

Will the wash water stain my furniture or ceiling?

We fix a sealed protective bag under the indoor unit before any pressure washing begins. The bag collects all the wash water and channels it away from your wall and furniture. This step is not optional in how we work.

Will the mould smell disappear completely after cleaning?

In most cases the smell goes once the evaporator, blower wheel and drain pan are washed with a sanitising agent. If the smell comes from very old build-up or a drain line problem, we diagnose the cause on site and tell you exactly what is needed.

How does Jeddah's dust and salty air affect the outdoor coil?

Heavy dust and salt carried by sea air collect between the condenser fins and block airflow. This raises condensing pressure and makes the compressor work harder than it was designed to. Cleaning the outdoor coil regularly keeps the compressor performing as it should and extends its life.

Can you clean a window unit the same way?

Yes, a window unit needs similar work: filter, evaporator, blower wheel and drain pan, plus the outdoor coil built into the same casing. The difference is in how it is opened and accessed, which the technician works out after seeing where the unit is installed.

Can cleaning fix water dripping from the indoor unit?

Dripping usually comes from a blocked drain pan or a drain line that does not slope correctly. Cleaning the pan and checking that the line has the right fall resolves the problem in many cases. If the cause is different, the technician diagnoses it on site and explains exactly what is needed.

My villa is relatively new, but the AC has a musty smell; why?

The east zone's humidity is very high, so mould grows in the drain pan even in newer buildings. We clean it to remove the smell and restore airflow.

Our street is wide with parking space; is it easier for you to bring the equipment in?

Yes, the wider streets and larger spaces in Al Kawthar make it easier for the team to access and park, and we just need to confirm the time.

Dust from the street gets into my AC quickly; is that normal in Al Kawthar?

Yes, even though the streets are wider here, fine dust from the environment enters the evaporator quickly, especially in summer and dry spells.

The villa has multiple outdoor units; how do you reach the power supply for each one?

We inspect each outdoor unit before the visit and verify that the electrical connection for each one is safe before and after cleaning.

The Jeddah corniche in cool weather

Restore your AC's freshness and airflow

WhatsApp us the unit type, number of ACs and your district, and we will arrange the cleaning visit, Saturday to Thursday, eight in the morning to eight at night.

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