subject: Keep Your Window Ac In Top Order For Next Summer [print this page] With the winter approaching, we will no longer need our trusty window air conditioners until the next season. To keep the window air conditioner working perfectly until the next time you need it, keep it nicely packed and secure. Most of us are not aware that keeping the ac properly maintained for the next season can save us a lot in energy and electrician bills.
For lack of proper care and cover, the ducts and fans in the cooling unit often get stuck with dirt and require the service of an expert to unclog the units. As with most repair jobs, you cannot expect a great job. Eventually things will start breaking and costing you a lot on repairs. What we are about to tell can be done either at the beginning of the summer season or at the end of winters just before placing the window air conditioner under wraps. We think, it is better to do preventive maintenance on air conditioners during the winter when prices of parts at a low. We want you to follow these points no matter when you choose to carry out repairs and maintenance work on your window ac.
New Filters
Filters are to window air conditioners, what lungs are to humans. It is very important to aid the ac breathe properly. Not only will you get cooler, fresher air you will also eliminate the chance of germs that flourish in these air filters and spread throughout the house with every draft.
New Freon
Freon is the trade name of the refrigerant they sell. According to laws and environment safety regulations being imposed internationally, window air conditioners no longer have harmful R22 refrigerant in them. Instead, they contain Freon. Freon (refrigerant) is like blood in running through the vein-like cooling tubes inside the cooling unit. Without proper levels of coolant, the unit consumes more power and cools less that it ideally should.
There are many circumstances under which the air conditioners coolant can begin leaking. Excessive rubbing, abrasion or any mechanical stress can cause the pipes to rupture with invisible cracks. It is wise to hire a coolant expert to check freon limits before you pack it up for the future.
New Cables
Cracks and fissures in electrical cables are potential fire starters. Fires that start accidentally cause great loss of property and life. It is always better to be safe than sorry. Do not ignore any electric faults in the wiring. Besides, plan for regular electric maintenance to avoid any unfortunate catastrophes.
