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How Smart Home Owners Extend the Life of Their Air Conditioners 

  • By Website Team Technicians
  • 03 Jan, 2017

Just like any home appliance, your air conditioning unit is going to show signs of wear and tear over its lifetime and eventually deteriorate, which will lead to mechanical problems.

However, while you may not always be able to prevent common air conditioner problems smart home owners will take preventative measures to minimise these problems and help detect problems early.

Regular maintenance of your air conditioner is key. Not only will you extend the working life of your unit, it can also save you a significant amount of money on repairs and eventually replacement costs.

So, what practices can you do to keep your cooling/heating system working efficiently and trouble free?

1.  Check and Clean/Change the filter at least every three/six months.  

*Filters may need more regular attention if the air conditioner is used constantly, or is subject to above normal dusty conditions or pet hair etc.

 

Keeping filters clean will ensure the efficiency of your A/C unit, reducing the energy consumption, saving you money. Clogged, dirty filters block the airflow and reduce the systems cooling ability. The air travelling through blocked filters may also carry dirt directly into the evaporator coil, leading to problems.

 

2.  Check and Clean around the Outdoor Condensing Unit. Minimise foliage, dirt and debris near the Outdoor Unit. Condensing Coils can become very dirty if the environment is dusty or foliage is too close. Cleaning the area around the coil, removing any falling leaves, clearing debris or trimming back plants at least half a meter away from the Condensing unit will allow for a good clean airflow.

 

3.  Keep your Thermostat setting Consistent. This will ensure you are maximising energy efficiency.  Ideally set between 25-27 degrees Celsius.

 

Every degree lower can increase the running cost by up to 15%. A constant setting will also ensure the normal run cycle of the air conditioner. If you set your temperature too low your air conditioner can struggle to reach the low thermostat setting and cause excessive wear and tear or premature break down.

 

4.  Regular Maintenance Visits by a Well Trained Air Conditioning Technician. Many Air Conditioner problems can be avoided or reversed during regular maintenance visits. Even when your unit appears to be functioning well, annual preventative maintenance services will help to ensure your Air Conditioning System is running at its best.

 

 

 

Hiring a Professional Air Conditioning Service Technician

A brief outline of what tasks & investigations a well-trained technician should do during a maintenance service:-

·        Record ambient, room, cool room and/or cabinet temperatures.

·        Check/clean air filters.

·        Check/clean condensate drains.

·        Check indoor and outdoor coils.

·        Check compressor oil levels.

·        Check refrigerant levels.

·        Check crankcase heaters.

·        Inspect/check electrical components.

·        Inspect/check controls and/or time clocks.

·        Inspect/check general condition of equipment including rust/corrosion.

·        Check operations of unit.

 

 

Please feel free to contact our office on 07 5445 6788 to book in for your next maintenance service with one of our highly trained technicians. 
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