If you want to get through the Brisbane summer and still be smiling at the end of it, you want your air conditioning to be in excellent working order. The Brisbane aircon summer checklist below will help!
It’s starting to heat up and Voltora Industries is seeing a big uptick in air conditioning-related enquiries. This will only get more hectic as summer really sets in.
Our advice – get your aircon up to scratch before the summer heatwaves really kick in. Beat the rush – that way you won’t be left stranded with no aircon for any length of time.
As well as booking in a pre-season service, there’s a bunch of small steps you can take to ensure your aircon will run efficiently and be there when you need it.
We’ve compiled it all into a handy checklist. Check it out.
Voltora’s Pre-Season Servicing Checklist
Before you call in a professional, there are some of things you can do to get your aircon summer ready:
1. Air Filters
If these are dirty your unit needs to work harder than it should to cool the room. This costs more because of the extra energy and can reduce the lifespan of your unit.
Check the filters every few months and give them a clean if required. If you book us in for an aircon service, our techs will do a deep clean and make sure the filters aren’t damaged in any way.
2. Clear the Outdoor Unit
The part of your aircon that sits on the outside of your property needs care too. The air needs to be able to clearly flow, and the fan should spin freely. To make sure it is, regularly remove any debris that accumulates around it. Things like grass from the mower or dead leaves.
During a professional service, we go one step further and inspect the fins and coils, while also removing any internal debris.
3. Check Drainage and Ducting
Aircon smelling funny? You could have a blocked condensate drain, which can cause leaks and poor performance. Keep an eye out for any liquid seeping out of the ducting. If you notice that or a bad smell, give us a call. We’ll inspect the ductwork and pipes and get everything back to working as it should.
4. Test your Remote
A malfunctioning aircon could be as simple as the remote batteries being flat. It happens – we’ve been called out for this before. Check your batteries and also check the thermostat is responding correctly to the remote.
If they’re not it may be time to recalibrate your thermostat or replace your remote.
5. Listen to your Aircon
Run your system for a few minutes while you’re in the room. You’ll notice pretty soon if it dosn’t sound right. Any grinding or rattling sounds need to be looked into by a qualified technician with the right tools.
6. Run a Full Cooling Cycle
Turn your air conditioning on and let it run for half an hour or so. Is the air flowing freely? Is it being cooled down? Nothing worse than an aircon unit blowing out warm air.
If anything seems out of place, book us in for a pre-season service. We will:
- Check refrigerant levels
- Inspect electrical connections
- Measure system performance
- Clean the evaporator and coils.
Why Pre-Season Servicing Matters
Getting your air conditioning summer ready before the heat waves hit has a bunch of benefits.
- You won’t be left trying to find a technician when peak season hits.
- Your units’ cooling abilities will improve.
- With more efficient operations comes reduced energy costs.
- Your unit will enjoy an extended lifespan.
- Any small issues will be identified before they turn into an expensive breakdown.
We deal with air conditioners every single day. Trained and experienced eyes will pick up on issues you simply won’t notice, reducing electrical safety issues and improving the efficiency of your aircon.
Many of the expensive aircon fixes we perform every year could have been prevented with regular servicing. Our advice is to regularly perform the maintenance checklist above, and then get Voltora in for an annual air conditioning service.
Following this routine will keep your aircon running nice and cool all through the Brisbane summer.
Book a Pre-Season Air Conditioning Service
Our team of Gold Master Electricians and air conditioning specialists service split systems and ducted systems across Brisbane.
We’re also strong believers in transparent communication, so you’ll be kept updated every step of the way about your air conditioner and the work it needs.
Get in touch today and let’s book your service in.
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