Winter is well and truly upon us, and chilly nights and early mornings have us longing for the warm once more. It is definitely time to switch those air conditioning units from cooling to heating to get through the upcoming Maitland winter months.
Regular maintenance of your air conditioner is extremely important to ensure your unit is working as it should. It also means you can potentially save on expenses down the track.
Even the most reliable unit needs some tender love and care to ensure it can continue to function all year round!
We recommend getting your air
conditioning unit serviced every six months to ensure that it runs at an
optimum level.
Even if you think your unit is
running smoothly, it’s important to have a licenced technician
check it to ensure it continues to function well. This is not just during the winter
months but all year round! Neglecting necessary maintenance in your air
conditioning unit can cause your energy consumption to steadily increase as the
air conditioning performance decreases.
Our technicians at Maitland Air and
Electrical can provide maintenance services that will save you money in the
long term. In addition, having regular checks improves the comfort and
efficiency of your air conditioner.
Quite
often, a build-up of dust and dirt can affect the efficiency of your air
conditioning unit. We recommend cleaning or replacing your filters every month (if
they are not reusable) – particularly during peak seasons such as winter and summer.
Replacing
filters is quite simple, Daikin has a video with
step-by-step instructions that can be followed. But as always, if you are
unsure – ask!
While our
friendly technicians are doing maintenance work on your unit, why not ask for a
clean?
Our team
will take out the internal louvres, give them a good vacuum, and wipe off the
dust built up over time.
Remember
not to neglect the outside of the unit as well! Hosing down the air
conditioning unit and removing cobwebs, leaves, and other debris will prevent
the unit from getting clogged and breaking down.
Having an
unclean air conditioner can also harm your health over time. Keeping your filters
clean decreases the chance of you, your family or employees being subject to
allergens or bacteria in the air.
The Winter
air may be freezing outside but try to resist dialling up the temperature too
high. While keeping your temperature in the house low may not be your first
thought, it will make the air conditioning unit run more efficiently.
Setting the
temperate slightly lower can reduce your energy consumption by 5-10%, which can
save you hundreds of dollars each year.
Is that buzzing noise normal? Can’t
feel the heat? If you notice any changes in your unit, or if something does not
sound right, don’t leave it to chance, contact us!
Unusual noises such as buzzing or
grinding could be a sign that your unit needs repair.
We want to ensure you are warm all winter!
If your air conditioning unit requires a maintenance check, contact us today at accounts@maitlandairconditioning.com.au.
Maitland Air & Electrical. We
get it done, right.
