Simple And Effective Air Conditioning Maintenance
In Auckland, air conditioning systems take a beating. During the long and hot summer months, they are often run continuously, day and night. When winter comes around, they switch onto heating mode. 365 days a year they work to keep our indoor air clean and comfortable.
Keeping air conditioning units well maintained is a must if it is to run correctly and efficiently. Lack of maintenance will slowly cause the unit to stop functioning correctly and inevitably stop working.
Maintenance for a wall mounted split air conditioner is simple and straight forward. You will need to look after both the indoor and outdoor units every couple of months to ensure that your air conditioning works correctly and efficiently.
Check the indoor unit of your air conditioner first. Unclip the front vanes/louvres and give them a wash in warm soapy water. You can then leave them on a dry cloth until they are dry and can be replaced.
Remove the air filters and give them a quick squirt with disinfectant. Rinse the filters under the tap on both sides and then allow to dry before replacing. Wipe down the indoor unit with a dry cloth to remove any residual dust and then replace the louvres and the air filters.
The outdoor unit of your air conditioner is usually where faults develop first and is where most of the mechanical workings are located. Start by checking that the fan blades are unobstructed and remove any weeds which are attempting to grow through the unit. Ensure there are no blockages for the airflow.
If the coil on the back of the air conditioner is really dirty, turn the air conditioner off and spray a foaming kitchen cleaner onto the coils. Give the coils a rinse with a spray bottle of water to remove the cleaner after approx 5 minutes. By keeping the outdoor coil clean, you will ensure maximum efficiency of your air conditioner, and save money as a bonus.
Whilst performing a maintenance, it is recommended that you run your air conditioner on both heating and cooling modes. If either heating or cooling does not function correctly, it is a sure sign of problems with the reversing valve in the outdoor unit.
When doing a simple maintenance of your air conditioner, listen out for any noises which shouldn't be there. A small amount of vibration noise outdoors is to be expected but if it sounds like a jumbo jet, or if your air conditioner is starting to show signs of corrosion to the case, it is time to call in the professionals.
Please do not open up the covers on your air conditioner. You run the risk of electrocution, injury from fast moving objects, and the possibility of frostbite. Refrigerants should only be handled by highly trained service engineers and can instantly freeze limbs if not handled correctly.
Always seek a reputable air conditioning company to perform work on your air conditioner. By utilising the professionals, you can rest safe in the knowledge that your home appliance is being serviced correctly, and it will save you in the long run.
Keeping air conditioning units well maintained is a must if it is to run correctly and efficiently. Lack of maintenance will slowly cause the unit to stop functioning correctly and inevitably stop working.
Maintenance for a wall mounted split air conditioner is simple and straight forward. You will need to look after both the indoor and outdoor units every couple of months to ensure that your air conditioning works correctly and efficiently.
Check the indoor unit of your air conditioner first. Unclip the front vanes/louvres and give them a wash in warm soapy water. You can then leave them on a dry cloth until they are dry and can be replaced.
Remove the air filters and give them a quick squirt with disinfectant. Rinse the filters under the tap on both sides and then allow to dry before replacing. Wipe down the indoor unit with a dry cloth to remove any residual dust and then replace the louvres and the air filters.
The outdoor unit of your air conditioner is usually where faults develop first and is where most of the mechanical workings are located. Start by checking that the fan blades are unobstructed and remove any weeds which are attempting to grow through the unit. Ensure there are no blockages for the airflow.
If the coil on the back of the air conditioner is really dirty, turn the air conditioner off and spray a foaming kitchen cleaner onto the coils. Give the coils a rinse with a spray bottle of water to remove the cleaner after approx 5 minutes. By keeping the outdoor coil clean, you will ensure maximum efficiency of your air conditioner, and save money as a bonus.
Whilst performing a maintenance, it is recommended that you run your air conditioner on both heating and cooling modes. If either heating or cooling does not function correctly, it is a sure sign of problems with the reversing valve in the outdoor unit.
When doing a simple maintenance of your air conditioner, listen out for any noises which shouldn't be there. A small amount of vibration noise outdoors is to be expected but if it sounds like a jumbo jet, or if your air conditioner is starting to show signs of corrosion to the case, it is time to call in the professionals.
Please do not open up the covers on your air conditioner. You run the risk of electrocution, injury from fast moving objects, and the possibility of frostbite. Refrigerants should only be handled by highly trained service engineers and can instantly freeze limbs if not handled correctly.
Always seek a reputable air conditioning company to perform work on your air conditioner. By utilising the professionals, you can rest safe in the knowledge that your home appliance is being serviced correctly, and it will save you in the long run.
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