Your air conditioning machine, like your car, needs annual maintenance to guarantee that it operates at peak performance. You should try to have your aircon serviced at least once a year, regardless of your aircon’s model or age.

However, there are a few situations in which you may wish to get it serviced more frequently, including:

If you have a cause to believe your air conditioning is not functioning correctly, call a professional immediately.
If your air conditioner gets a lot of use (for example, an office air conditioner that runs around the clock), you should consider replacing it.
If you have an evaporative system, it is recommended that you service it twice a year. First, before the start of summer, check that they are in proper working order, and then again after summer to prepare for decommissioning before the beginning of the winter season.

Servicing your Aircon will save you money

Many AC owners prefer to forego routine maintenance to save money, but they spend more money in the long term. Regular maintenance helps to extend the life of your air conditioning machine; even a few extra years may make a significant difference when a replacement unit can cost thousands of dollars.

Aside from that, frequent maintenance ensures that your air conditioning is operating at total efficiency. Heat will be drawn away from your home or office, and your heating expenditures will be reduced. Regular aircon maintenance allows you to detect and correct minor faults before growing into much larger (and more expensive) problems.

What can I do to ensure that my air conditioning units are in good working order?

Service is one method of extending the life of your air conditioning unit, but how you handle it in between maintenance is equally important.

The first and most important thing you should do is inspect, clean, and change your filters consistently. This should be done once every six months at the very least for most systems; systems that are subjected to severe use should be tested every couple of months at the very least. Always use the filters that are advised by the manufacturer when replacing your filters.

Additionally, you must ensure that your air conditioning system is in good working order. Numerous frequent air conditioning difficulties are caused by a lack of cleaning; a modest cleaning can go a long way in alleviating these issues. Check for clogs or obstructions in any vents, as well as that the condensing unit outside is clean and that the intake is not obstructed.

5 Indications That It Is Time To Call An Engineer

A problem with most cooling systems is that they aren’t courteous enough to wait until right before a service appointment before they develop! If you want to keep your air conditioning unit in peak operating condition, you must be on the lookout for any symptoms that your unit is malfunctioning or in need of repair.

If you see any of the following indicators, we recommend that you schedule service:

Airflow has been reduced.

A decrease in the amount of airflow coming from your air conditioning unit is frequently an indication of a more severe problem. It could be a problem with the filters (which you can check yourself) or a blockage someplace, but if neither of these is the problem, the compressor may need to be replaced.

Hot air is being blown instead of cold air.

The fact that your air conditioner is regularly pushing warmer air into your room indicates an issue with the unit itself. Both low refrigerant levels and a broken compressor are among the most frequent causes of this problem.

An unexplained increase in the cost of electricity

When an air conditioner develops a malfunction, it gets less efficient, which results in higher energy expenses over time. Even if your rooms are still chilly, an increase in energy consumption indicates that your air conditioner must work harder to attain the same effect as previously. Check the filters and the vents for any apparent problems, and then schedule a service call if necessary to resolve them.

Leaks or an excessive amount of moisture

It is wonderful to have a tiny bit of water on the unit outside your home; it is simply condensation. A problem can be identified when a significant amount of moisture is present, mainly if it is present within the property. Typically, this indicates a refrigerant leak, which should be addressed immediately by avoiding contact with the liquid and ceasing use of the unit while scheduling service.

Strange noises or smells

Air conditioning should be almost entirely silent and completely odourless when operating. A change in the level of noise you are hearing is most likely caused by a mechanical problem within the unit itself; proper servicing will prevent the problem from becoming worse and causing further damage. Similarly, a bad odour could suggest the presence of mould inside your ducting – but it could simply be a clogged filter, so check those first as well.