Ultimate Guide in Properly Maintaining Your Airconditioner

Na-experience mo na din ba ang hagupit ng init ng panahon kahit naka aircon kayo sa bahay? Yung naka-aircon kayo pero nagmamantika pa rin kayo sa init? It's a sign! - Kailangan na ng maintenance ng aircon mo.

Baka siguro ito na ang oras para kilalanin mo ang iyong aircon unit nang mas maige. Dahil, hindi na sapat na may semi or annual cleaning schedule ka para sa aircon mo, you must also know how to properly maintain your air-conditioning unit para magamit mo ng mas matagal.

Plus, you must know na hindi lang cleaning ang definition ng aircon maintenance ha, it involves more steps and ways in which you can properly take care of your aircon at home.

Wag na nating patagalin pa, let’s dive into our ultimate guide to aircon maintenance!

Importance and Benefits

It is important for us to have a regular check-up or what is also called as aircon maintenance, to ensure that we maximize its lifespan, , reduce future costly repairs and high electricity bills. Some aircons, those that are well-maintained, last for a decade or more while by just doing proper maintenance.

Familiarizing yourself with your air conditioning system is also crucial to easily detect any sign of wear and tear. Therefore avoiding unforeseen problems that can be avoided with a simple checkup and understanding of the system. 

Frequency

AC maintenance would really depend on how often you use your aircon unit. Some do it every 3 months or quarterly, some do it every six months or semi-annual, and some, every once a year or annually.

The recommended is every 6 months, and here in the Philippines where we usually have just 2 seasons, the dry and the wet season, its recommended to have your unit checked before the peak of these two seasons.

DIY Maintenance 

DIY Maintenance, by its own definition, is maintenance that can be done by yourself. Doing tasks such as cleaning the air filters, Cleaning the condenser and air filters will clear out the air passage blocked by accumulated debris, pet fur, grime and dander. DIY aircon cleaning can save on expenses and can help your unit reach its optimal capacity, if done regularly and properly.

Yet, aircon DIY Maintenance is not only about cleaning the filters, but also knowing how to do the basics properly, just like how to turn on your air conditioner properly, thermostat settings and other normal things we usually do.

Also checking the right horsepower for your room capacity is a basic but a necessary factor in properly maintaining your aircon. Doing these things properly can upgrade the lifespan of your aircon unit and can-do wonders, especially during this time, when we face the intense heat of the sun much worse than the previous years. 

Professional Maintenance

Professional maintenance involves many things including aircon unit cleaning by a professional aircon expert or aircon technician. It also involves the following:

Maintenance and check-up in a nutshell:

• Inspecting air filters, coils, and fins
• Thermostat operation testing
• Assessing wirings and controls
• Checking the ductwork, drain pans, and refrigerant level

Electrical concerns 

Booking a professional aircon maintenance service eases up the identification of electrical concerns that will eventually lead to your aircon unit’s malfunctioning or potential safety hazard at home.

Compressor (Short cycling)

Wear and tear of the compressor is common with frequent use of your aircon unit. Professional aircon experts can easily grasp the situation of your compressor and apply the necessary actions to keep your unit running smoothly.

Refrigerant Tubing and Testing

Checking the refrigerant level of your aircon unit is one of the main tasks of a professional aircon specialist / technician, since the level (too low or too many) of this aircon part is crucial in the over-all cooling functionality of your air conditioning unit. Add the right amount of refrigerant should be done to ensure that your AC unit will do its job efficiently.

Drain Pans

Clogged drain pans, just like air filters, will also result in your aircon’s poor performance, that leads to the unit’s doubling its effort to cool your area, or worse, malfunctioning. This is also a part of the maintenance or check-up to be done by a professional aircon expert, and by regularly cleaning or changing (if damaged) the drain pans, it will help in preventing other problems such as water leakage, molds, and unnecessary odors in your home, when your AC is on. 

Ductwork Assessment

Your professional aircon expert is also tasked to check the ductwork of your aircon unit, as it also determines if your AC is working properly or the other way around. Doing repairs such as cleaning, sealing gaps, and the like will help in keeping your air conditioning unit working at its best performance.

With all of these said, you now have the power to help in extending the lifespan your window-type or split-type aircon unit, by simply taking some time to do things such as properly setting the temperature or checking the air filters to booking a professional aircon maintenance service to do this for your aircon unit.

We hope this guide helps you make the most out of your AC unit, may it be a window-type non-inverter, window-type inverter, split-type non-inverter, split-type inverter, or floor-mounted aircon unit. Each has its way to fit into your home, needs, and budget.

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