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How Often Should Air Conditioner Be Serviced?

by Nazran Team

Air Conditioner Servicing Requires Regular Maintenance

How often should your air conditioning system be serviced is a popular query. It should ideally be done at least twice a year to ensure maximum performance.

When an air conditioning system has not had routine maintenance, problems tend to arise more frequently. Service inspections are essential to the lifespan of your air conditioning system since they extend the life of the filters, coils, and fins.

The performance and longevity of the air conditioning system will be reduced if maintenance appointments are neglected. The knock-on effect is that airflow becomes restricted, creating extra pressure on the system, driving up power consumption. An unmaintained system becomes less efficient at its primary function – conditioning air – expelling dirtier, unwelcome (smelly) air into the atmosphere.

Clogged, dirty air filters will block normal airflow, causing residue to settle on the evaporator coil, which directly dampens heat absorption: shortening the HVAC system’s lifespan.

Air conditioner servicing requires regular maintenance checks from a qualified engineer, typically they will include:

  • Control panel operational checks
  • Electrical controls
  • Pressure switches
  • Flow switches
  • Safety and limiting components
  • Actuators and dampers
  • Fans
  • Filters
  • Humidifiers
  • Evaporators
  • Refrigeration systems
  • Condensers
  • Water pumps

The importance of Air Conditioner Servicing

Your heating and cooling systems will be more reliable and cost-effective with regular maintenance checks and servicing. Your air conditioner loses about 5% of its overall efficiency if it isn’t properly maintained: 5% for each year it is neglected. When the system is properly maintained and operating at peak efficiency, monthly energy bills can be cut by up to 25%. Due to the delicate nature of the household heating and cooling systems, routine maintenance inspections can practically double their lifespan. We advise making at least two annual appointments for your AC system’s air conditioner service.

Maintaining Your Air Conditioning System Between Services

Between scheduled air conditioner servicing, regular maintenance spot-checks and routine cleaning tasks of the AC system will extend its lifespan and maintain its energy efficiency. Let’s explore some of the main HVAC elements that should be included in your regular maintenance routine and how to take care of them. 

Air Conditioning Filters

Cleaning or replacing the filters of an AC unit is the most crucial task in maintaining the optimal efficiency of the system.

Once you open up the AC unit and locate the visible filters:

  • Remove them from the unit.
  • Clean away any dry debris.
  • Wash the filters in warm, soapy water.
  • Allow them to dry thoroughly.

Once the internal coil is clean and the filters (if reusable) are dry, place them back into the AC unit.

We recommend cleaning or replacing an AC’s filters every month, or two, during the cooler months. In warmer seasons – when AC usage is heavier – filters may require more attention.

Air Conditioning Coils

The condenser and evaporator coils within an AC unit collect dirt and grime over time: reducing their performance. Clean filters will prevent the evaporator coil from collecting dirt; however, condenser coils will always get dirty.

As with most components within an air conditioning system, excessive dirt will affect the performance and efficiency of the whole system.

To clean the coils, once the AC unit is open and the filters have been removed:

  • Remove internal coils
  • Soak them in an anti-corrosive disinfectant solution.
  • Allow them to sit within the solution for ten minutes.
  • Delicately wipe clean the coils and replace them within the AC housing unit.
  • Coils should be checked at least once per year and cleaned as necessary.

Coil Fins

Over time, debris can accumulate within the aluminium fins, which can lead them to become blocked or even bend: this will cause a decrease in the performance and efficiency of the AC unit.

To correct this: a tool – known as a fin comb – can be bought at AC wholesalers, which can revise the aluminium fins to near-new condition.

Condensate Drains

Despite being disregarded, the condensate drains might clog and reduce the unit’s ability to control humidity.

Use a stiff wire or metal to prod the drain system periodically throughout the year to clear any errant obstructions.

Get Help From The Professionals

Cleaning and maintenance of air conditioning systems are necessary for both residential and business users. At Nazran, we take great satisfaction in our expertise in the field and expanding reputation.

The warranty process frequently includes a request for confirmation of AC maintenance checks from several manufacturers. By consulting the professionals at Nazran Air Conditioning, you can be confident that your air conditioner will continue to operate effectively for many years to come.

Nazran Air Conditioning does not tolerate complacency; get in touch with us right away.

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