With Winter behind us and the Spring season upon us, it is time to start using our air conditioners again but without regular servicing, you could come across several problems when starting up your aircon. This is why most Airconditioning companies will suggest a regular monthly service on your units.
From mould to saving costs on your electricity bill Dylan Dooley from Cold Mechanics shares 11 reasons why you need to service your aircon today:
- Boost Indoor Air Quality – If you are wanting fresh air circulating throughout your home or office? Opt for regular aircon maintenance, which ensures clean air filters. This means that the air you breathe is being properly filtered of dust, pollen, and pollutants. It also prevents trash particles from damaging your air conditioning unit.
- Remain Healthy – Breathing clean air is vital for your family’s overall health. If your air conditioners air filter is clogged with dirt, it can cause multiple health issues, or aggravate existing conditions such as asthma, hay fever, allergies, etc. Once your aircon unit has been serviced, it will filter out toxins effectively, and circulate only the cleanest air inside your house or office.
- Save on Electricity & Repair Bill –If you think regular air conditioner servicing is expensive? Think again, because without periodic maintenance your aircon will surely cost you more. If small issues are left untreated, they can result in major problems later, and fixing them is expensive. A malfunctioning air conditioner also works twice as hard to produce cool air, which increases your utility bill. Reduce your bills with regular servicing now.
- Avoid Costly Replacements – Not getting your air conditioner serviced can lead to premature breakdowns, which are expensive to fix. Simply get your maintenance done regularly to save yourself the cost of buying a new air conditioner. This can help your unit last as much as 10 years longer – which means extra savings!
- Stay Comfortably Cool all Year – There’s no getting away from heat and humidity in Capetown, which makes aircon servicing all the more important. A unit breakdown is a recipe for disaster. Why? Because last-minute maintenance calls are pricier than regular servicing and smaller, unresolved issues can develop into bigger complications – especially during needy times.
- Protect the Environment – An air conditioner that leaks refrigerant releases HFCs, or man-made greenhouse gases that promote global warming. A technician can help capture and recycle such gases from your aircon unit. However, if you don’t opt for regular servicing, you’ll never know if your unit is leaking harmful gases into the environment or not.
- Longer System Lifespan – Just like your car, your aircon needs servicing to help it function to its fullest potential. What’s the point of getting an expensive air conditioner if you can’t enjoy all the benefits that it comes with? A service technician will examine all parts carefully and clean or replace them if required. This will not just increase the unit’s lifespan but also ensure high performance.
- Prevent Permanent Damage – Preventive maintenance reduces the need for repairs in the future. This is particularly important in a place like Cape Town, where air conditioners are constantly used at all times. You’ll also enjoy peace of mind – as faulty spare parts can be quickly replaced before they damage the whole unit. Residential air conditioners should ideally be serviced every 3 months, whereas commercial ones need 1 every month.
- Comply with Warranty Requirements – Warranty conditions vary across various brands. Some might need you to get regular aircon servicing done in order to maintain the units. If you want to increase your chances of being able to utilize your warranty, it’s best to comply with the conditions stated in it.
- Enjoy Peak Air conditioning Performance & Efficiency (Up to 95%) – At times, you might not get the desired cooling effect with an air conditioner, even when using it in its full capacity. This is because appliances lose 5% of their efficiency each year. With regular servicing, you can enjoy 90-95% efficiency for a number of years. Who wouldn’t want that?
- Removal of bad odors – Does your aircon emit an unpleasant odor? This can result from a build-up of mould, bacteria, or other organisms. If you notice any foul smell coming out of your air conditioning unit, take immediate action. A chemical wash will be required to get rid of the muck and odor, and also prevent unwanted buildup in the future.
