How Often Should my Air Conditioner Unit Serviced?

In most of Australia, an air conditioning unit is the difference between a sweltering summer from hell and turning your home into a lovely cool oasis away from the heat.

Keeping your air conditioner in good condition during the warmer seasons is crucial, so how often should you get your air conditioner serviced and what can go wrong if you don't?

Let's take a look!

What does an air conditioning service do?

It's always a good idea to keep your air conditioner clean and free from dust, but what does an air conditioner service do that you can't?

The interior of an air conditioning unit is full of moving parts that act to cool air down, and a technician can clean and tune up these parts individually to make sure they're all functioning as best they can.

This includes the fan, the condensers, the refrigerant levels, the capacitors, the electrical connections and more.

When do I need to service my air conditioning unit?

We recommend that you get your air conditioning unit serviced at least once a year, generally before you enter into a heavy usage period such as spring or summer.

The reason for this is that many units sit idle during the colder winter months, during which the harmful buildup of dust or dirt can get into the inner workings of the machinery and cause damage.

You may also find that harmful bacteria can grow inside it, especially in the parts that get wet or damp, which can be hazardous to your health if they end up getting circulated around your house.

And let's face it, what could be worse than finding out your AC is broken when you fire it up on that first 30°C day.

Can I service it myself?

Proactive maintenance is always a good idea, and the best way you can look after your air conditioning unit is to keep on top of little jobs like changing the filters, clearing it of dust and replacing damaged insulation.

However, the work carried out inside the unit should only be carried out by a professional.

Issues such as electrical faults or low coolant gas can be potentially hazardous to amateurs without the proper training, and there's a good chance you could end up doing more damage to your AC than if you had just left it alone.

A professional will also have tools to check more technical bits and pieces such as the efficiency of your chillers, the level of insulation on your pipes and the performance of your capacitors - all of which can make a big difference.

Call in the professionals!

So, if you want to make sure your house is ready for anything, and that your AC unit is up to the job, get in touch with us at Jervis Bay Air Conditioning today!

We're your local air conditioning experts and we have the skills and knowledge required to make sure your AC won't let you down when you need it most

If you're wondering how you can clean your own air conditioner, read our previous blog!