Air Conditioner Maintenance – Simple steps you can perform yourself

Winter is currently upon us but it won’t be long before the long, hot days of Summer arrive. Your air conditioner plays a very important role in keeping your Sydney home cool and comfortable. Here are some useful maintenance tips to get your air conditioner in peak condition ready for Summer.

• Check your air conditioner’s air filters. If they are dirty, change or clean them.
• Clear the area where your outdoor unit is. Make sure there isn’t debris blocking airflow. Blocking the outdoor units’ air flow will reduce its efficiency.
• Once in a while spray the outdoor condensing unit with water.
• If you have a ducted air conditioning system, make sure the low level vents are not blocked by furniture and your high level vents are free from dust.
• If you are using only one room, close the doors of other rooms and turn off their zones (for ducted air conditioning systems).
• Set the fan on “auto”, this way you won’t have the fan running constantly.
• Check the refrigerant levels.
• Check for any leakage and if found, seal it.
• Check and measure the air flow on the evaporator coil.
• Check the thermostat.
• Shut the windows and blinds to reduce external heat coming in.
• Respond to noises and vibrations that are appear unusual.

If you need help with any of these air conditioner maintenance checks or if you need a new installation or repair, feel free to contact us. We are more than happy to assist.

For other helpful hints on keeping cool while saving energy this Summer, visit the Energy Australia website.