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The AC in my apartment in Jumeirah Village Circle seems to be blowing a faint musty smell, but it's gotten way worse since the humidity spiked last week. I've changed the filters and cleaned the visible vents myself, but the damp, moldy smell comes back every time the unit kicks on, especially in the evenings. I'm worried it's deep in the ducts and I don't want to mess with the central system. For a two-bedroom apartment, what’s the typical cost range for a professional AC cleaning service in Dubai to get rid of this for good?
Posted by Yasmin Abbas
Asked on March 20, 2026 8:47 am
That's a very common issue here in JVC and across Dubai, especially with the recent spike in humidity. That musty odor you're describing is almost certainly microbial growth—mold or bacteria—deep within the AC system, likely in the evaporator coils or the condensate drain pan, which you can't see or clean properly yourself.

For a two-bedroom apartment with a central AC system (AHU/FCU), a professional hygienization service is what you need, not just a basic "cleaning." This involves specialized equipment like high-pressure steam vapor machines and antimicrobial coatings to treat the source of the odor.

Cost in Dubai typically ranges from AED 900 to AED 1,800 for a thorough job. The final price depends on the unit's capacity (tons), accessibility, and the extent of the contamination. Cheap, non-certified services might just spray a perfume that masks the smell temporarily, making the problem worse.

Given the symptoms you describe—smell returning after cleaning and worsening with humidity—this requires immediate professional attention. Continuous exposure to mold spores can impact indoor air quality and health. We strongly recommend a proper inspection to assess the full extent before any work is quoted.

For an accurate diagnosis and a fixed-price quote, it's best to have a specialist come out. Call our team at 800-MOLDS (800-66537) or email hello@saniservice.com. We can schedule a visit to your JVC apartment and outline the exact scope and cost to eliminate that odor for good.
Posted by Sani Admin
Answered on March 21, 2026 11:28 pm