You can leave windows and doors open, but it’s not a very good idea if you are trying to heat or cool your room. It’s best to close doors, curtains, blinds and windows during the hottest part of the day. This will keep your home cooler and prevent your air conditioner from having to work harder having to use more energy than it has too.
You can you use it economically closing external doors, curtains and blinds, this will also help your conditioner cool the room more quickly. Air Conditioners with inverters and auto settings are economical in power consumption because they automatically adapt and maintain the temperature that they are set at.
External shading is much more effective than internal shading.
Yes, a photocatalytic air purifier can further enhance the quality of the air you breath by providing multiple levels of filtration and absorbs viruses and bacteria.
Yes, In addition a basic service and filter clean or replacement, additional treatments like –
- Detailed clean which includes partial disassembly if the air conditioner.
- Steam cleaning.
- Chemical treatments specific to the equipment problem encountered.
- To treat mold we recommend a product called San air
- There is mould around the ridge cap of my roof.
- Unfortunately, a lot of bathroom and toilet ventilation systems extract humid air from inside the building and dump it inside the roof cavity.
Some ways to resolve this is to.
- Duct the ventilation fans to outside of the roof cavity
- Fit roof ventilators in the roof.
Modern units that include heat pumps provide heating in addition to cooling. This is often very economical to run when compared to other forms of heating systems.
During winter, most air conditioners defrost when the outdoor temperature is below 6°C. This mist is normal. It is only warm water vapor being expelled as the outdoor heat exchanger defrosts.
The best thing you can do to prolong the life of your system is to have it regularly serviced by a professional. In addition, here are a few tips for easy things you can do to avoid costly air conditioning repair:
- Keep leaves and debris from collecting around your outdoor air conditioning unit. This simple action prevents dirt from clogging up your system, and keeps airflow paths clear.
- When arranging furniture layouts and carpeting installations, make sure air grills and ductwork are not blocked.
- Use blinds and shades on west and north facing windows to keep out heat in the summer.
- Use programmable thermostats to reduce air conditioning usage when it’s not needed.
- Ensure your system is serviced regularly and check that your service provider treats your system for rust and corrosion.
- Keep both the indoor and outdoor unit clean and free from chemicals and obstructions.
- Ensure that it does not operate unnecessarily.
The following tips will help you ensure your air conditioner is both comfortable and economical year-round:
- During hot weather, turn your air conditioner on early in the day rather than working it harder once your building warms up.
- Adjust the louvers on split system air conditioners so they disperse air downwards when heating and horizontally when cooling as hot air will want to rise and cool air will fall naturally.
- Clean the air filters regularly.
- When purchasing an air conditioner check the energy star labels on your air conditioner — the more stars, the more energy efficient.
- Have your air conditioner serviced regularly.
- Use it only when necessary.
- You can eliminate unnecessary operation of your system by ensuring that your air conditioner switches off automatically if someone forgets to turn it off.
- Have a timer programmed to turn off multiple times per day at predetermined times.
A general indication is when the filter light flashes, or a reminder comes up on the controller screen, but depending on the environment or the air cleanliness, in a normal domestic situation once or twice every season can be adequate.
For a commercial situation, filters should be inspected once every month, more importantly the heat exchanger coils should be inspected for cleanliness monthly.
Some indoor units are fitted with various types of air purifying filters, which have specific maintenance instructions. Therefore the instructions supplied with each unit should be carefully followed.
Depending on your system, it should be serviced a minimum of once a year, with periodic inspections up to 4 times a year. We suggest scheduling a consultation with us. Based on the age, size and usage of your system, we can tailor a service plan to meet your budget requirements and keep your system running reliably.
Ducted Systems can be designed so that only parts of the house (zones) can be air conditioned at any one time, check that the zone for that particular area is turned on and any unnecessary areas are turned off.
One of the most misinformed air conditioning facts is that it is expensive to run. Although costs can vary drastically from installation to installation and are dependent upon a number of factors, including the running time of the unit and the heating and cooling loads, air conditioning is generally very economical. For additional information on running costs, please contact us today.
Before air conditioning equipment can be installed, planning permission will usually have to be obtained. However, as there are a vast number of potential installation settings and circumstances, it is advised that you discuss the proposals with your Local Planning Authority before appointing an installer.
If your air conditioner is losing gas and needs regassing regularly. It means that there is a gas leak and needs to be correctly repaired, sometimes it takes a while to locate tiny leaks, but the time invested in a proper repair will offer the following advantages.
- Better reliability.
- Lower risk of compressor failure.
- Better performance.
- Lower power consumption.
- Stops the release of ozone depleting and global warming refrigerants into the atmosphere.
This is ok, it is the reversing valve changing the direction of the gas, on some systems you can reduce this noise by setting the Controller from auto to either heating or cooling.
- The system becomes clogged up, diminishing cooling and heating ability.
- Will cost more to run
- Increases CO2 Emissions
- Can void Warranty if not property maintained
- Increase the risks of water damage to ceilings.
- Lessens the life of the Air Conditioner
- Increased bacterial growth causing offensive odors, health issues and reduced airflow.
Residential air-conditioners should be serviced at least once a year and commercial systems between 4 and 12 times a year (depending on the class of building) to ensure you get the maximum benefit from your investment as well as being compliant to legislative requirements.
Note – Some classes of buildings like nursing homes and hospitals need to comply mandatory standards and can require monthly inspections.
An air conditioning system is designed to provide and distribute cooled (and, in some cases, heated) air throughout a room or building. Modern equipment uses filters to remove particulates from the air and the cooling process also helps to dehumidify it. Air conditioning can improve air quality, providing a comfortable, environment for the occupants in the building and ensuring the smooth operation of sensitive equipment.
The correct size unit for a room is not only decided by room area, but also many other factors. Qualified assistance should always be sought when purchasing a unit for a specific room size. Feel free to contact us for assistance.
The size of the Air Conditioner needed is calculated in BTU, short for British Thermal Unit, a unit of measurement that shows just how much energy your air conditioner uses to remove heat from your home within an hour. Use our online BTU Calculator to determine the perfect air-conditioner size for your room or office.
You will lose expensive refrigerant and be at risk of being fined, your system is likely to get moisture and foreign matter into it which will ultimately result in an expensive equipment failure.
Please call us for decommissioning, disconnecting and moving refrigerant lines legally.
If an air conditioner becomes dirty and is not regularly serviced, they can smell. Another reason is when the system is working on cooling the heat exchanger becomes moist. If the unit switches to heating the bacteria in the moist coil can smell and soon goes away.
An air conditioning system that needs recharging of refrigerant on a regular basis is leaking and needs repair. Leaking refrigerant not only causes your unit to lose cooling capacity and use more energy, it’s also very bad for the environment. Refrigerant gases released into the atmosphere are one of the worst culprits in depleting the ozone layer.
We use the latest technology to find refrigerant leaks, since the old methods are very time consuming and will cost you more money.
We’re an independent company which means that we’re able to select equipment that is energy-efficient and environmentally- responsible. We supply equipment from world-leading manufacturers, which enables us to provide our customers with a comprehensive choice for use across a wide range of air conditioning applications. Our contracts also include through-life repairs and maintenance, which means that we install equipment manufactured by only the very best quality suppliers with proven track records.
We will maintain and repair air conditioning systems manufactured by any supplier. We commonly repair air conditioning systems that we have not installed and take over the repair and maintenance of systems that may have been in situ for quite some time. At the first maintenance visit, we will assess your current air conditioning system and will make recommendations should any replacements or repairs be necessary.