It’s one of the hardest working members of your home – but how much love do you give it in return? Make sure you’ve got the facts when it comes to ducted air conditioning maintenance.
The presence of ducted air conditioning turns a house into a home. It allows you to make the most of the space that you’ve got while ensuring your family is cool and comfortable. The ability to have control over what parts of your house are kept warm or cool also means you have a greater capacity to control your electricity bill. But these are complex systems that require care – something many people don’t realise.
If you don’t take appropriate care of your ducted air conditioning, maintenance will become complicated and expensive. Your energy consumption bills will go up and the air cycling throughout your home could become contaminated. A minor problem can snowball until not only are you out of pocket but your system is out of action. You need to avoid bill shock – but how?
Regular, professional maintenance can ensure that your system, your family and your hard-earned cash are safe.
What do you need to do to make sure that your ducted air conditioning stays in perfect condition?
Establishing an Annual Maintenance Plan will allow you to ‘set and forget’ when it comes to looking after your system. Organise a yearly visit from your air con experts to inspect your unit, make recommendations and to test air quality. Any problems will be picked up sooner rather than later – good for the environment and good for your hip pocket.
Your annual service may include:
Do you know how to change your filters? Do you know how to clean them? It’s up to you as the homeowner to make sure that your investment in this state-of-the-art cooling and heating technology is in safe hands. Governing bodies recommend that system owners take the time to make these checks themselves twice a year in order to ensure ongoing performance.
If you’re installing a new air con system, be sure that you’ve shopped around all the options for one that’s economical and easy to maintain. If you have just moved into a house with ducted air conditioning, don’t be afraid to ask the previous owners for the manual!
This will also give you the opportunity to cast an eye over things yourself. If you find something that doesn’t look right, you’ll be able to quickly contact the experts to come in and have a look. Much better than leaving it for another year before the next service!
A key part of ducted air conditioning maintenance is a regular cleaning system carried out dutifully. This will involve the following:
We’ve already drawn up a great step-by-step guide to ducted air conditioner cleaning. It’s easier and less time consuming than you’d think! Have you seen it?
Are you and your family setting your system to a sensible, manageable temperature? Have you tried pre-cooling? This is a particularly great idea in the at times harsh Brisbane climate. If you know a hot run of days is coming up you can cool your home the night before, leaving a residual coolness throughout the house that won’t require you cranking the system.
One of the biggest issues we have when it comes to maintenance and repair is accidental damage. Make sure your kids know how to care for and maintain the system. It’s easy to take for granted when it’s working well but make sure that they’re on board when it comes to protecting this vital investment. Why not consider a ‘drill’ – much like practising for a fire? Show your family the workings of your air con system, and discuss maintenance and what do it if you have a problem.
Now’s the time to make a plan when it comes to ducted air conditioning maintenance. You don’t want to wait until the middle of a Queensland summer to start treating your system right – start today!
A well-running ducted air conditioning system is truly a thing of beauty. It’s a way to celebrate and be proud of your home and all that you’ve achieved. Your family’s comfort and enjoyment are at stake – don’t short change them by failing to look after something so important.
Whether you’re entertaining, working from home, studying, or simply relaxing, your ducted air con keeps you and your family happy and comfortable. An overheated room can make for overheated temperaments!
Don’t let your household down. Insist on regular, professional ducted air conditioning maintenance from the experts!
Need help or advice about ducted air conditioning maintenance? Contact the team at H & H Air Conditioning today!
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