How to maintain your airconditioner
Posted by juliabennet on April 23rd, 2014
The filters, fins and coils of airconditioner need proper maintenance regularly so that the unit keeps working in an efficient and effective manner for long time period. If you will neglect the proper maintenance of your air conditioners it will result in steady decline of the performance of your air conditioning unit and the use of the energy will increase steadily.
Most significant of the maintenance tasks which make sure that your airconditioner keeps working efficiently is the routine cleaning or replacement of the filters. Dirty, clogged filters block the normal flow of air which in turn reduces the efficiency of your system considerably. When there is some obstruction in the normal flow of air, the air which bypasses your filter might carry the dirt directly to coil which can affect the heat-absorbing capacity of the coil. The replacement of clogged, dirty filter can be quite helpful as it can help in reducing the energy consumption of the air conditioner by 5-15 percent.
As for the central airconditioner, the filters are usually located along the length of return duct. But the common location for the filters is along furnaces, ceilings, walls or in the unit itself. The Room units have their filters placed in their grill which face into your room. There are some filters that can be reused but there are others which must have to be replaced. These can be found in so many different efficiencies and types. Replace or clean the filter of the air conditioning unit you have installed in your room every couple of months in cooling season. If the system is being used constantly, is open to the dusty conditions, or you have pets that bear fur, then it might need your attention more frequently.
The condenser coil and evaporator coil of airconditioner keep on collecting dirt with the passage of time. If the filter is clean, the evaporator coil will be prevented from getting soiled quickly. But it is natural for the coil to collect some dirt with time even if the filter is clean. Due to this dirt, the coil is insulated and the flow of air is reduced which in turn reduces the ability of the coil to absorb the heat. For avoiding the problem, evaporator coil should be checked yearly and must be cleaned if necessary.
The condenser coils on the outdoor can also get quite dirty with time if your environment outdoor is dusty somewhat or if some foliage is there in a nearby location. The condenser coil is seen easily and you can easily notice that whether the dirt is getting collected on the fins. The debris and dirt should be minimized near condenser unit. The dryer vents, lawn mower and the falling leave can all be the source of this debris and dirt. Cleaning of the area that surrounds the coil, trimming back the foliage and removing the debris will allow for sufficient airflow around condenser of your airconditioner. This way you can keep the unit working properly all the time.
Keeping your airconditioner well maintained is the key to keep it running perfectly. Get your air conditioners serviced by some reputed service provider.
