The VDI Guideline 6032 - Automotive air conditioning cleaning according to the current state of the art

How can a car or truck air conditioning system be cleaned to avoid unpleasant odors? How can bacteria and mold be sustainably removed from the evaporator and the pollen filter box? The guideline VDI/ZDK 6032 Sheet 1 “Air technology; Air quality in vehicles; Hygiene requirements for ventilation technology; Car/Truck” provides clarification. It defines the requirements that must be met to continuously ensure healthy air in cars and trucks. According to the current state of technology, it describes the requirements for cleaning automotive air conditioning systems in cars and trucks - This can ensure the health of the vehicle occupants. For fresh air in cars and trucks.

The VDI/ZDK Guideline 6032 is an important basis for professional maintenance of car and truck air conditioning systems. And this applies to various vehicle categories, models, and types of air conditioning systems.

The VDI/ZDK 6032 guideline represents a comprehensive formulation of hygiene requirements taking into account architectural, technical, and organizational influences, among others, for the maintenance and cleaning of air conditioning systems in vehicles. These requirements primarily serve the health and safety of individuals as well as environmental protection. This guideline outlines measures in the areas of maintenance, cleaning, and care to ensure a hygienically impeccable condition of the air conditioning system during intended operation according to the state of the art. The guideline is aimed at car workshops, vehicle manufacturers, design engineers, suppliers, fleet managers, and employers. It demonstrates how car workshops can clean air conditioning systems in compliance with the guidelines and is also a guide for drivers seeking a complete air conditioning system cleaning.

The VDI/ZDK Guideline 6032 provides a framework for hygiene requirements during automotive air conditioning cleaning in your workshop. This guideline recommends regular cleaning of air conditioning systems in cars and trucks according to defined hygiene requirements. Currently, air conditioning cleaning with aircowell® is the only method that meets this regulatory framework of the VDI and ZDK. Neither click cans nor other methods withstand this current guideline, as they do not sufficiently clean the air conditioning systems. Only through the mechanical cleaning of the evaporator and the pollen filter box can bacteria, fungi, and other microorganisms be removed from the air conditioning system - and this without the use of disinfectants that could potentially damage elements of the air conditioning system.

Introducing aircowell® for cleaning vehicle air conditioning systems in your workshop as a service for your clients can become an important standard offering to clean air conditioning systems according to the latest technology. Cleaning air conditioning systems with aircowell® allows your workshop to efficiently and consistently clean both car and truck air conditioning systems. This not only increases the revenue potential of your workshop but also builds trust with your clients.

The VDI/ZDK Guideline 6032 is a central basis for hygiene requirements when cleaning car and truck air conditioning systems. By choosing aircowell®, you opt for a solution that meets the highest standards and simultaneously protects the health of your employees and customers. Moreover, it effectively removes odors and bacteria, fungi, and other microorganisms from the air conditioning system. This enhances the satisfaction of your customers and offers a sustainable solution when a customer comes to your workshop with a smelly air conditioning system in their car or truck. Integrate the requirements of these guidelines into your workshop processes to create a foundation for quality and sustainability and to position yourself competitively in the long term.

If you have a smelly air conditioner, or just want to improve the air hygiene in your vehicle or truck, look for a workshop that offers air conditioning cleaning with aico well®. This way, you can be sure that your air conditioning system - from the evaporator to the pollen filter box - will be thoroughly cleaned. Additionally, you avoid using aggressive disinfectants that can damage the components of your air conditioning. You can quickly and easily find an airco well® workshop using our workshop finder.