Does dust and pollen make you sneeze and itch? As spring approaches it may be necessary for you to service and clean your air conditioning system to make sure it keeps you cool in the hot weather instead of sniffily.
However it’s not just allergy sufferers that need to pay annual attention to their cooling and heating. A properly functioning air conditioning and heating unit will save you running costs and prevent unnecessary breakdowns.
Please use Surrey Air’s 7 point ‘do it yourself’ spring checklist to keep your unit running this year:
- Take a look inside your air conditioners motor – if you see a build up of dust and dirt then your unit is well overdue for a service.
- Surrey Air recommends you start up your air conditioner once a month through the cool months and your heater once a month through the warmer months so that the seals stay strong and your unit keeps in top shape.
- Spring is a great time to clean the return air grille filter. Warm in warm soapy water or vacuum clean but keep it out of the hot sun while it dries.
- Clean around the outdoor compressor unit to ensure good airflow. Wash off the dust and dirt. Check for any cracks or other damage that may have occurred unnoticed.
- Starting the unit before the first hot (or first cold) day of the year is a smart idea so that you have plenty of time to get any problems fixed. Check outside again and listen for unusual noises like grinding or tapping which will indicate that a service is required even if the air is flowing.
- If after half an hour the unit is not cooling or heating the rooms then you will need a service.
- If all is working well you can now sit back and enjoy the season!
If you decide that your unit needs a service then a Surrey Air technician will clean, repair and rejuvenate your system and rid it of unnecessary grime and dust that may be causing you and your staff to sneeze, cough and splutter your way through Spring.
Or take an extra step and invest in a Daikin air purifier. An air purifier works to cleanse the air around you by removing pollens, mites and other bacteria that pollute the air we breathe.
