Your air conditioning unit is a significant investment, providing comfort during the hotter months and warmth during the winter. To ensure it stays intact for a substantial amount of time, regular maintenance and mindful usage is essential. Whether you have had your air conditioning installed in a school, workplace or restaurant, you will need to keep the system well-sustained to ensure quality output. For commercial settings, there may also be certain regulations and standards that your unit needs to meet to provide adequate health and safety to your employees and customers. Find out more about some of the most common issues found with air conditioning.
How to maintain your air conditioning unit for long-lasting performance
Extending the lifespan of your air conditioning unit is both environmentally and financially beneficial. By implementing these practical tips, you can maintain a comfortable home or workplace while maximising the efficiency and longevity of your AC.
Schedule regular maintenance
The majority of air conditioning installers will also provide a maintenance plan to ensure your unit is monitored and maintained over the years. During the maintenance process, an engineer will come out to inspect the unit, typically once a year and ideally before the warm weather kicks in. During air conditioning maintenance, any issues can be identified and prevented. If any major issues do occur, repairs and replacements can be planned.
Clean and replace air filters
Having a dirty or clogged air filter will not only hinder the air flow but can also cause greater damage down the line. The filter needs to be checked on a monthly basis and either cleaned or replaced where necessary. If filters are left grimy, this means the system will work way harder than it needs to and result in more significant damage if ignored.
Cleaning the unit
It’s not just the filters and internal parts that need to be kept clean. You need to ensure that you are cleaning the outside of the unit as well, especially as this is where the air travels from. Like any system, an air conditioning unit will accumulate dirt and debris over time which can obstruct the airflow but also means that this is escaping and travelling through your environment.
Ensure there is proper insulation
Good insulation throughout a home or workplace will reduce the pressure put on an air conditioning system as it won’t need to work as hard. By making sure you have sealed any cracks, leaks and gaps throughout a building, this will ensure that no air is escaping and the system can do it’s job effectively. As many modern systems are set up on an automated routine, the systems may work harder if air is escaping, leading to more potential issues.
Avoid high settings and overworking the unit
As mentioned previously, overworking your system can result in a greater chance of damage, and as tempting as it is, using high settings and powerful outputs will put a lot of strain on it. Any air conditioning system should be set at a comfortable temperature and level, using fans and special features to distribute equal, steady airflow.
Checking on the refrigerant
Low refrigerant levels can cause your air conditioner to run inefficiently and can damage the compressor if left for too long. Have a professional check and maintain the refrigerant levels regularly to avoid any issues.
Have a read through our refrigerant guide to learn more.
Upgrading your units
Air conditioning has been around for a long time, and your system will eventually become old and require a replacement, especially if you are constantly needing repairs. If your unit is over 10-15 years old and requires frequent maintenance, upgrading it will be both financially and environmentally beneficial. Modern air conditioning systems not only come with advanced settings and flexible options but are also much more economical and energy efficient.
Air Conditioning Maintenance across the UK
Lee Jackson Air Conditioning are a team of air conditioning specialists, providing services in commercial, industrial and domestic air-con systems across the UK. We supply some of the top brands in the industry whilst also offering added services such as maintenance and repairs to ensure your system is running effectively and smoothly.
To avoid any issues and potential costs, we always recommend that our clients have a clear air conditioning maintenance plan in place once their system is installed and contact our trusted team of engineers.
Get in touch with us on 0800 949 9070 to book in or find out more through our maintenance service page.
Air Conditioning Repair and replacements
As well as providing solutions and maintenance plans Lee Jackson also offers air conditioning repairs for a wide selection of unit types, brands and models. Once the maintenance process is complete, there may be one or a few things which need either repairing or replacing, and we can do everything, all in one. If you’ve noticed an issue with your air conditioning system and would like to get something looked at by one of our engineers, get in touch and we’ll organise for it to be repaired as quickly as possible.
