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Why does air conditioning corrode near the sea?
Technical article from the resource center.
Because sea air carries suspended salts that, combined with humidity, speed up the corrosion of the metals of the equipment and of the system components.
Which components are most affected
- Coils and fins
- Casings and metal supports
- Pans and hardware
- Duct elements and outdoor unit parts
What is observed
Stains and rust on metal surfaces, wear of exposed components and deposits building up on the coil. These are signs that are reviewed during the inspection.
Why it matters for review frequency
Exposure to salt air is one of the factors taken into account when deciding how often to inspect a system. In an installation near the sea, periodic inspection makes it possible to detect wear before it affects operation.
To see how this applies to a specific installation: See what the inspection is like. Back to resources.