Electrical & Critical Equipment Cleaning
Clean energised switchgear, motors and panels without water, solvent or shutdown.
Clean energised switchgear, motors and panels without water, solvent or shutdown.
Electrical equipment fails when dust, lint, oil mist and contaminants build up on insulation, terminals and cooling fins. Conventional cleaning requires shutdown — and water or solvent introduces risk to insulation. Dry ice is non-conductive and non-abrasive: with the right procedures, equipment can be cleaned during operation, eliminating downtime cost.
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What you can expect
- MV/HV switchgear
- Motors & generators
- Distribution panels
- Transformers (de-energised)
- Data-centre equipment
- PLC cabinets
Why dry ice for electrical equipment cleaning
Non-conductive media
CO₂ pellets do not introduce a conductive path — appropriate for live-cleaning with proper PPE and procedures.
No moisture into insulation
Insulation resistance preserved; no risk of post-cleaning failures.
Cooler running, longer life
Clean cooling fins and ventilation paths reduce operating temperatures and extend insulation life.
Compliance documentation
Per-asset photo record, IR readings before/after where requested.
How a typical electrical equipment cleaning job runs
- 1
Permit & risk assessment
Live or de-energised — agreed with your electrical authority.
- 2
IR baseline
Insulation resistance recorded before cleaning where applicable.
- 3
Targeted blast
Pellets directed across windings, fins, busbars; dwell adjusted per surface.
- 4
Verification
Post-cleaning IR test, visual inspection, sign-off documentation.
Surfaces & limits
Where this service works well — and the situations we'll flag for repair instead of cleaning.
- Steel & aluminium enclosures
- Copper busbars
- Motor windings
- PCB-housed control cards (de-energised)
- Cooling fins & heatsinks
- Equipment with active arcing faults — repair first
Typical price for electrical equipment cleaning
Production lines, marine vessels, restoration zones, multi-day commercial work.
Final price depends on condition, scope and travel. Use the calculator for a postcode-specific estimate.
Get exact estimateService-specific FAQs
Can equipment really be cleaned live?
With appropriate procedures and PPE, yes. We work to your electrical authority’s safety case. Many jobs are done live to avoid shutdown cost.
How is this safer than compressed air?
Compressed air drives contaminants deeper. Dry ice removes them and produces less abrasive damage on insulation.
Do you handle MV switchgear?
Yes. We work alongside your asset owner’s safety case and high-voltage operators.
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Ready for a electrical equipment cleaning quote?
Open the calculator for an instant range, or send us a quick brief and we'll come back within 24 hours with a fixed quote.
Or talk to us directly
- 1300 000 000
- hello@dryiceblasters.com.au
- Mon–Fri 7am–6pm · Sat 8am–2pm · Sun by appointment