Along with extending its lifespan for years or even decades to come, regular maintenance of your air conditioning can also increase system efficiency, reduce the possibility of breakdowns and repairs, improve air quality, maintain any outstanding warranty, and save you a great deal of time, effort, and money.
But unlike other machinery or equipment that also needs systematic upkeep and aftercare, it is sometimes difficult knowing how frequently your air conditioning should be serviced. After all, you never really know how hard it is working and whether or not internal components are still functioning correctly.
This is something we can help out with at Athena Air. In addition to commercial and domestic installations, we also offer maintenance and repairs with our affordable HVAC service contracts.
Athena Air recommends that you get your air conditioning inspected and serviced at least once a year. Here’s why:
Peace of mind
There is nothing worse than suffering from an air conditioning breakdown or failure right when you need it most. For example, in the warm summer months or during an unexpected heat wave, your air conditioning unit will be required straightaway. But if it hasn’t been serviced or used in a while, there is every chance it won’t provide you with a cool and refreshing breeze. Therefore, it is just common sense to carry out essential maintenance in anticipation of balmy temperatures.
Ensure utmost efficiency
Even if you only use your air conditioning sporadically, every system will accumulate dirt and dust in critical areas like the air filters and condensing coils. Failure to check and clean these components can have an adverse impact on operational efficiency. Not only does this mean the system won’t be able to cool your property as much as it could, you will also end up paying more in energy bills, thus creating a larger carbon footprint too.
Value for money
Adopting a proactive approach towards air conditioning maintenance and preventing problems from occurring in the first place is always more advantageous than trying to fix or repair a unit that has suffered from neglect. Trained technicians can take a look at your air conditioning unit, clean or replace any components that need attention, and provide advice for the future. This is much more cost-effective than waiting for your air conditioning unit to break and being forced to accept the charges of an emergency callout.
What an air conditioning service consists of
Each and every member of the Athena Air team has the experience and expertise to carry out servicing to the highest standard possible. Tasks we carry out include:
- Checking for the correct amount of refrigerant
- Testing for refrigerant leaks
- Safely catching and disposing of any leaking refrigerant
- Checking for seal duct leakage in central systems
- Measuring airflow through the evaporator coil
- Verifying the correct electric control sequences
- Inspecting electric terminals, cleaning and tightening if necessary
- Checking belts for tightness and wear
- Checking the accuracy of the thermostat
To discover more about our service contracts, get in touch with Athena Air today.