The cooling system can last long and be efficient, saving you lot of money with regular checkups.
The best time to check your air conditioning for repairs is during spring, when you use it the least.
This way you can still survive the heat, if at all there are any problems with your a/c.
Regular must do checkups You can hire a technician to perform the following checkups.
Freon level Freon is the coolant of the air conditioner.
Low Freon levels indicate leakage.
And low Freon would also mean the a/c is losing its cooling capacity.
The refrigerant (Freon) is responsible for keeping the heating coil and compressor at an optimum temperature.
Hence if you find you're a/c freezing you up or not working at all, time to call a technician.
You may have to change the entire compressor if it is too late.
Bolts- nuts and electrical fitting It might sound childish, but one tiny loose bolt or nut can cause havoc.
It can cause Freon leakage and mechanical and electrical failure.
Check electrical fittings, supply voltage and stabilisers for any possible short circuiting.
Filters The filter needs to be clean.
The more blocked the filter, the more energy the a/c requires to cool and provide clean air.
Remove the filter.
Wipe it clean with a moist cloth.
IF the filter is not removable, DO NOT hose water.
Vacuum clean the filters with mild suction.
Thermostat The most basic requirement is to keep the thermostat in cooling mode.
Most people do not follow it.
Over heating can cause thermostat failure.
Condenser The air that is circulated into the condenser is converted to water.
This gives additional cooling.
If the condenser coil has problem, it will result in water leakage through the air conditioning.
This is an indication that the a/c needs repair ASAP.
Annual maintenance for air conditioning Refrigerant refilling can be done ONLY if there is a leakage.
Ideally, in a good a/c the refrigerant will be recycled within the cooling system and has no opportunity to get out.
Lower level would mean leakage in some form.
Oiling the motor parts once a year would be sufficient for friction free working.
Thermostat calibration is usually not required.
But if there is too much heat buildup, you can do it twice a year too.
If your condenser is placed near the garden or plants, clear them out.
Clear any obvious obstructions from the path of the a/c for better cooling.
The heat exchanger should be checked for cracks.
Any crack in this will lead to seepage of carbon monoxide into the living space.
Air conditioning maintenances are provided by many service engineers and companies across UK.
With annual maintenance, you can be sure that you have the cooling right when you need it.