Air Conditioners Mistakes You Should To Avoid

Singapore’s climate is warm and humid throughout the year with rainfall happening almost every day. Due to its climate, it can be very uncomfortable for those who are not used to such equatorial climate. As such, air conditioners are a must have for Singaporeans to escape from the smouldering heat. You will be hard pressed to find Singaporeans without air conditioning systems at home. However, most Singaporeans are not well informed on the features and usage of their air conditioning systems resulting in higher electrical bills as well as shorter life span of their systems. Hopefully, the following tips will help you in avoiding the same mistakes that many Singaporeans have made in the past.

Selecting The Right Air Conditioner For Your Home

This is probably one of the most common mistakes that Singaporeans make when buying a air con system. Rather than buying based on sales people’s recommendation, it is better to do your due diligence in finding more information on the air conditioning systems that interest you and are within your budget. Also, do take note to buy systems that are perfect for the size of the rooms that you intend to cool. It is not efficient to buy a small capacity system to cool a big room nor is it viable to cool a small room with a big capacity system. Select the right air conditioning system for your home will take some diligence on your part.

Warm Up Your Air Conditioner First

I know it is tempting to just switch on your air conditioner to the lowest possible setting as soon as you reach home. However, if you do this you are in fact making your air conditioner work harder than normal. This in turn causes your system to use more energy, increasing your electrical bills as well as shorten the lifespan of your air con system. The proper way to protect your system is to slowly lower the temperature.  If you want to enjoy a cool home when you reach home, try programing your system to cool your room at a stipulated time before you reach home.

Wrong Placement Of Your Air Conditioner

Placing your air conditioner at the wrong position may cause your room to cool slower than usual. For example, if you place your unit near your window where there is direct sunlight, the sensors in your air conditioner may detect a higher than normal temperature and use up more energy to cool down the room. This in turn will drive up the costs of operating your air con system.

Use A Fan To Lower Your Electrical Bills

Use a fan to help you to cool down your room faster.  The fan can be used in conjunction with your air con to provide cooling relief at a much faster rate. You do not need to lower down the settings too much to cool the room resulting lower running costs. Also, once your room is sufficiently cool down, you can switch off your air con and use a fan to provide cool relief instead.

Service Your Air Conditioner Regularly

Your air con system like cars or other appliances and equipment requires regular servicing and maintenance to operate at optimal level. It is very easy to clean and wash your air con filters and fan coil provided you read the manufacturer’s manual. By cleaning your filters and fan coil regularly, it helps to prevent dirt and dust build up inside your air conditioners. This in turn will help to maintain your air conditioners’ cooling efficiency which equals to lower electrical bills as well as prolonging the lifespan of your system.

However, if you find yourself unsure of how to service your air con units, it is advisable to seek help from air con professionals.

Why My Air Con Is Not Cold

There are many reasons why your air conditioner is not working as well as before and feeling less cold. Normally, this is a way for your air conditioner to inform you that it is time to service them. For most people, it is time to call their air con contractor or a profession air con servicing company for help. However, you can first try to service and clean your air conditioner system before engaging any professional help. By servicing and cleaning your air conditioner system yourself, you can help to maintain efficiency of your air conditioner system as well as cut down on unnecessary expenses.

The normal causes of air conditioner system not working well or cold are listed below:

• Clogged air filters
• Air conditioner temperature not set correctly
• Doors and windows are not close properly
• Air flow direction is not set correctly
• Air conditioner not set in cooling mode
• Metal parts may corroded and tot working properly
• Fan motor may be clogged with dust and other particles
• Air conditioner unit’s air inlet and outlet clogged up
• Air conditioner may be sized wrongly

Ways to minimise your air conditioner from having problems:

• Service your system regularly
• Clean and wash your air conditioner filters regularly
• Change the air filters if necessary
• Make sure you read the  user manual first before using your air conditioner
• Engage professional help if you do not have time to service your air conditioner

Benefits of servicing your air conditioner system regularly:

• More efficient cooling from your air conditioner system
• Extend lifespan of your air conditioner system
• Lower electrical bills

Regular maintenance and servicing of your air conditioner is very important if you are to maintain good air quality in your home. This is especially important if you have kids or old people at home who are more sensitive to indoor air quality. If you do not have time to service your air conditioner, it is advisable to engage a professional air con contractor or company to help you.

Tips To Servicing Your Air Con System

Servicing and maintaining the usability of your air con is very important, especially in a climate in Singapore. The hot and humid weather here increased our dependence on air con for cooling purposes. Nowadays without air con, most people will find it hard to sleep at night. It is no wonder why servicing your air con regularly should be your main priority.

If you are a DIY sort of person, the following tips will help you to maintain and service your air con system without much outside help.

Many air con problems can be prevent if you have a habit of cleaning and maintaining your air con system regularly. A bi-weekly or monthly schedule of cleaning and washing of your air con grille and filter will help to keep your air con from being clogged up by dust build up. When your filter started to get clogged up, it will make your air conditioner less efficient in cooling the room. Regular cleaning will also help to extend the lifespan of your air con system.

Some other common air con problems includes faulty cooling, water leakage and noisy operation. These problems can usually be resolved by referring to the user manual and implementing the solutions recommended.

Before attempting any aircon servicing or maintenance of your air con system, please ensure the power supply is switch off. Removing the grille and filter is very simple. However, if the fan is attached to the grille, you should take extra precaution when removing the grille and disconnecting it from the fan. Take note of the wiring connecting the fan. After removing the grille and filters, wash them thoroughly to remove all the clogged dust particles.

If your air con system does not power up, check whether your power supply is on. Otherwise, it may be a case of broken fuse or power tripped. Refer to the user manual to replace the fuse. It should be a very easy and simple job. This is one of the more common problems that you should avoid as you can easily change the fuse yourself and prevent yourself from spending unnecessary money to engage a contractor.

Another common problem is water leakage. This is normally a case of clogged drainage pipe which prevent your water from flowing out. Instead water is trapped inside your drainage system when it reached its max, water will start dripping or leaking out from your air con. Another cause of water leakage may be due to a leaking duct. Replace the duct will normally resolve the leaking problem. Refer to the user manual for instructions on how to change the duct.

Faulty cooling may be the result dust clogged up. By cleaning or replacing your filters will normally resolved the problem. Otherwise, it may be due to faulty thermostats. It is not easy for those who are non technical to repair or replace them and it is advisable to seek professional help if you have a thermostat problem.

To put it simply, it is best to seek professional help if you are not confident of servicing the air con yourself or simply do not have the time to do it yourself.