This month take a look at the Clipsal Saturn switch and point range. Air Conditioner Maintenance
Caring for your Air Conditioning unit
Coming into 2011 electronic devises are on the rise and this includes our trusty old airconditioner. Most people have them installed in the Summer months to combat the heat but once Summer finishes and winter rolls on through many people forget to conduct their maintenance. If you want your air conditioner to be in a working state and have a durable life, you need to take some precautions regarding its maintenance. Failure to keep you air conditioner clean and maintained could result in poor performance and increased electricity bills. Day to Day air conditioner maintenance is an easy task to perform. It won't only increase the working life of the AC but will also keep a hold on your bills.
Before following any air conditioner maintenance tips, always read the instruction manual carefully. The product manual contains necessary maintenance information provided by the manufacturer, which will enable you to understand about the important parts and components of the air conditioner. After you are well informed about all the components, maintenance is just the next step ahead.
The main areas of maintenance of your air conditioner are
Air Filter Replacement and Thermostat Tempreature,
Cooling Coils and Air Vents and the
Compressor.
Make it a point to replace the air filter as per the recommendations given by the manufacturer in the product manual. The more inexpensive the filter, the more frequently you'll need to replace it. Maintain the thermostat's level at a constant temperature, irrespective of you being at home or not. If the temperature is the same constantly, the air conditioner have to work less to provide cooling.
Ensure that the cooling coils are cleaned and checked once in a year. They may be cleaned by putting water on them using pressure. Also make sure that some kind of absorbent protection is present under the return air vent. If air conditioners are not in a well-kept state, water may come out of these air vents.
The most important component of your air conditioner to keep in check is the compressor.
The component also needs to be kept away from dust and dirt. You may utilize a water hose for getting rid of the dust. By doing so, you enable the airflow to work more expeditiously across the cooling fins on the component. When the AC is not needed, as in winter, simply cover the compressor with a cloth which will prevent dust from accumulating. You even need to examine if the hose connections have leaks, and the condensate tube is able to drain freely.
Check if the panels are screwed tightly. If they are not, simple fasten the screws. In case of window ACs, it's recommended that you remove them when they're not needed for months. Window ACs are supposed to be positioned in windows which are least exposed to direct sunlight. Those which are placed in a shade need less power to function effectively. You may use plants or shrubs to shade the AC, but ensure that they do not block the airflow.
Along with all these air conditioner maintenance tips, you should also get the air conditioner checked and examined by a professional technician from time to time. Maintaining it well will simply result in less repair costs and reasonable electricity bills.
How do we help?
Petron Electrical offers an annual maintenance service for all your air conditioners. We will come into your home or office and check all aspects of your air conditioning unit including any filters, compressors, thermostats and vents. We offer this service for $60 per air conditioning. This cost does not include any parts that may need to be replaced. For the month's of January and February if you have two air conditioners installed we will come back in November for half price just in time for the next heat wave to make sure that your air conditioners operate efficiently and cost effectively through the Summer months.