Air Conditioning Blogs

Regularly servicing your air conditioner is essential for several important reasons.

First and foremost, regular servicing helps to ensure that your air conditioner functions at its optimal level of performance. A well-maintained air con unit can effectively cool the room or space it is installed in, helping to create a comfortable environment even during the hottest days of summer.

Another crucial reason for regular servicing is the increased efficiency it provides. Over time, dust, dirt, and debris can accumulate in the air con's filters and coils, hindering airflow and reducing the unit's efficiency.

By regularly cleaning and servicing your air conditioner, you can remove these impurities and ensure that the unit operates efficiently, saving energy in the process. This not only helps to lower your electricity bills but also contributes to a greener and more sustainable environment.

Regular servicing also plays a vital role in enhancing the air quality inside your home or office space. Air conditioners circulate the air in a room, and during this process, they filter out various allergens, dust, and other pollutants present in the air.

However, when the air filters and coils become clogged or dirty, they may not function effectively in trapping these impurities. This can lead to poor indoor air quality, triggering allergies, respiratory problems, or even aggravating existing health conditions.

By regularly servicing your air con, you ensure that the filters and coils are clean and functional, resulting in cleaner and healthier air for you and your family.

Furthermore, regular servicing can help to prolong the lifespan of your air conditioner. Over time, wear and tear can occur in the unit's components, especially if it is not properly maintained.

This can result in breakdowns, system failures, or even the need for costly repairs.

By servicing your air con on a regular basis, these potential issues can be identified and addressed early, preventing major breakdowns and extending the lifespan of the unit.

Overall, regular servicing of your air conditioner is essential for optimal performance, increased efficiency, improved air quality, and extended lifespan - It is a small investment that yields significant benefits, ensuring that you can enjoy cool, clean, and comfortable air throughout the year.

Air Conditioner Coils

The air conditioner's evaporator coil and condenser coil collect dirt over their months and years of service. A clean filter prevents the evaporator coil from soiling quickly. In time, however, the evaporator coil will still collect dirt. This dirt reduces airflow and insulates the coil, reducing its ability to absorb heat. To avoid this problem, ask us at www.airconcostablanca.com check your evaporator coil every year and clean it as necessary.

Outdoor condenser coils can also become very dirty if the outdoor environment is dusty or if there is foliage nearby. You can easily see the condenser coil and notice if dirt is collecting on its fins.

Our qualified engineers will minimise dirt and debris near the condenser unit. Your dryer vents, falling leaves, and lawn mower are all potential sources of dirt and debris. We would clean the area around the coil, removing any debris, and you must always trim any foliage back at least 2 feet (0.6 meters) to allow for adequate airflow around the condenser.

Coil Fins
The aluminum fins on evaporator and condenser coils are easily bent and can block airflow through the coil. Air conditioning Costa Blanca engineers use a tool called a "fin comb" that will comb these fins back into nearly original condition.

Condensation Drains
Our engineers can pass a stiff wire through the unit's drainage channels. Clogged drain channels prevent a unit from reducing humidity, and the resulting excess moisture may discolor walls or carpet.

Preparing for Winter
In the winter, either cover your room air conditioner or remove and store it (if portable). Covering the outdoor unit of a central air conditioner will protect the unit from winter weather and debris.

Hiring a Professional from Air Con Costa Blanca
When your air conditioner needs more than simple maintenance, hire a professional service technician. Our well-trained technicians will find and fix problems in your air conditioning system; and offer some healthy, free advice!

Our technician will:

• Check for correct amount of refrigerant
• Test for refrigerant leaks using a leak detector
• Capture any refrigerant that must be evacuated from the system, instead of illegally releasing it to the atmosphere
• Check for and seal duct leakage in central systems
• Measure airflow through the evaporator coil
• Verify the correct electric control sequence and make sure that the heating system and cooling system cannot operate simultaneously
• Inspect electric terminals, clean and tighten connections, and apply a non-conductive coating if necessary
• Oil motors if needed and check belts for tightness and wear
• Check the accuracy of the thermostat.

Please see our blog about the dangers of not getting your air conditioning units regularly serviced and maintained.