subject: Troubleshooting Tips For Ac, Before You Call Air Conditioner Repair Service Provider [print this page] Link it to raise in Global Warming or simply call it a need of luxury, Air Conditioners, are one of the must have commodity of middle class, upper middle class and, of course, aristocratic families in Las Vegas. But just like any other electronic gadget, even air conditioners demand proper maintenance. Now, you cant wait for your AC to get collapsed with smoke and burning smell around to realize that it needs maintenance. And of course you shouldnt wait for that time rather; you can call an Air Conditioner Repair Service Provider and get your AC checked after every six months. However, you make yourself more useful by getting little bit acquainted with mechanical and technical knowledge about your AC. This will help you to do the basic troubleshooting by yourself. You can start by checking the following things with your AC if its functioning rightly:
Are the batteries of the thermostat leaking?
Has the breaker seemed alright?
Is there any drainage problem; it is visible if the float switch is floating
Is the drain hose immersed in water, draining uphill or got squished?
See the airflow; check the position of the blower to see is the indoor air on.
The above mentioned are the simple steps to see if your AC is functionally sound? If you find any problem, its better that you call an air conditioning repair service provider for a routine checkup. Usually, fixing an AC operational fault is hard to be fixed at home. Hence, it is recommended that you get it done by the professional technician. He can also check the operational condition of the machine and can fix any problem detected.
However, by maintaining simple precautionary measures that home, you can enhance the efficiency of your machine by many folds. Listed below are some of the maintenance measures you must follow:
As the cooling season gets over, get your AC checked by a technician to get the lubrication get done along with other corrections
For the entire off season, keep the AC covered to keep it protected from dust
While the AC is in use cleaning it weekly in order pollen grains and dust out of the fins
Use a soft bristle brush to clean the dust; always apply the brush strokes in the same direction that of the fins, and be careful not to bend them.
Also, keep the air filter clean monthly and change these every after every three months.
Besides, you should know your machine rightly. Even if you are not a technician or a mechanical engineer, try to know the components of your air conditioner and their normal way of functioning, so that you can detect when your AC is functioning unusually because of some problem. Besides, this will also help you to understand the recommendation of your technician. You will be able to judge if he is citing a real problem or just faking around to draw money from you.
