Handy tips for proper maintenance of your AC

Proper maintenance and regular service are two things that will keep your AC going. An air conditioner is a big investment and if you have a couple of them in your house, you need to take good care of them. Or else, they will end up being ruined and costing you more than you wish to pay. Like all electronic appliances, there are some basic things that need to be taken care in an AC. AC maintenance Dubai is easy if you do it properly.

Here are some handy tips on how to maintain your air conditioner –

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• The air filters are the most important things that need to be checked regularly. Once in a month, check for any dirt or dust clogging the air filter. This must be removed immediately. You can wash the filter, dry it and replace it. Once every six months, you will have to call in professionals to check if the filter is doing well and needs any changing.
• Your indoor air quality can be improved just by basic maintenance. If the AC has humidification and dehumidification unit, you must keep the pans and coils clean and debris free.
• The evaporator coils inside the machine must be cleaned for proper performance of the machine. True, when the filter is clean, the coil doesn’t get affected. But, sometimes the dust passes the filter and settles on the coil. So, the coil must be cleaned because the dust deposited on the coil can reduce the heat absorption capacity of the coils. This can be done once in a year.
• Before you go into any sort of cleaning, you must need the manual carefully. Also, you must make sure that the power is switched off before dissembling any parts of the AC. It is better to call the service company which will do the cleaning in a professional way. There are many duct cleaning Dubai companies that you can call.
• Keep the area around the outdoor unit clean. If there are any bushes, trim them, if there are any objects, move them away. This will ensure proper airflow. Also clean any leaves, twigs and debris in the outdoor unit. You can get a power wash done once in a while. There should be a clearance of at least two feet around the unit.
• Examine your pipes for any holes or loose tape to avoid leakage of air. Examine both indoor and outdoor units to see if there are any damages.
• Sometimes wasps and bees build homes inside the units when not used for long. Make sure you do not let such a thing happen. Even during winters, use the air conditioners once in a while.
• If you have old air conditioners, it is time you replaced them with new ones which are energy efficient. They will save power, energy and also your money. And their performance is lot better than the old ones.

These are some handy tips that will keep your AC in good condition and save your pocket from burning a hole.