Adopting a schedule of regular preventative maintenance of an air conditioning system provides many benefits, whether around the home or in the office.
When air conditioning is working well, maintenance can be easily overlooked. However, as experienced air conditioning contractors, we know a preventative programmed maintenance schedule provides many benefits, such as avoiding unexpected breakdowns and prolonging a system’s lifespan.
Benefits of Preventative Maintenance
The benefits of a preventative maintenance program include financial savings, health benefits for occupants, preventing system breakdowns and extending the life of a system:
Financial savings:
A well-maintained system provides financial benefits as an efficient system will use less energy, keeping running costs down. With regular maintenance checks, our technicians make sure a system stays correctly calibrated and make adjustments to secure optimal performance.
Air quality:
Regular cleaning and upkeep of system parts contributes to keeping indoor air quality high and free of pollutants and allergens. All types of air conditioning systems rely on filters and associated components being kept clean and free of obstructions. Regular cleaning ensures the air can continue to circulate freely and stay fresh.
Improved reliability:
Small issues can develop over time as the result of normal wear and tear. By conducting routine maintenance checks, those small issues can be rectified early, and prevented from developing into larger, more costly issues.
Extended performance:
Our experience shows that preventative maintenance can prolong the life of an air conditioning system. It can identify minor issues before they lead to costly repairs or prevent major breakdowns. While all systems may eventually require replacement, a well-maintained air conditioning system is likely to last longer.
Checking Your Air Conditioner
Maintenance checks by our technicians include a thorough clean of filters and where necessary, replacement. Equipment such as pipes and ducts are examined for any potential leaks, especially from the refrigerant. Maintaining good seals around pipes and ducts is also important for efficient system operation. The thermostat will be checked for accuracy and any motors and belts checked for wear and tear.
Equipment located outdoors or in particularly dusty environments is monitored to make sure it is kept clean and free from dirt and debris. Our highly experienced air conditioning technicians know exactly what to look for when they conduct a maintenance check of your system.
A service agreement establishes terms for the regular inspection and testing of a system and can be helpful for planning budgets and forecasting expenditure.
Scheduling Air Conditioning Maintenance
There are different ways of keeping on top of your air conditioning system maintenance, depending on the type of system you have and when you acquired it. If you have installed a new system, it will come with a warranty which may include a requirement for regular servicing to ensure the warranty is honoured. Good practice is to set up these service checks at the time of installation, giving peace of mind that they will occur on schedule.
An air conditioning service agreement is the ideal way to set in place a regular program of servicing and maintenance which will ultimately save you time and money. A service agreement establishes terms for the regular inspection and testing of a system and can be helpful for planning budgets and forecasting expenditure.
Service Agreements
A service agreement will likely specify:
- The cost per service
- Frequency (monthly, quarterly, six-monthly or yearly)
- Which parts of the system are covered in the service fee
- Which tasks may incur additional costs
- Hourly rates for additional work
Some agreements may also include details regarding the provision of emergency services or after-hours support, which can attract higher hourly rates.
Some of the high quality brands we work with:
Before work commences, we talk you through the steps to make sure you have a clear understanding of the process involved before proceeding. We can provide obligation-free quotes for design and installation projects, giving you the complete information on the options available before making your decision.
