Thursday, December 23, 2010

How to Keep Your Air Conditioner Effective

Generally people feel that repair is better option than purchasing a new item. In the same way AC repair is better than purchasing a new AC. When you choose an air conditioner, it is necessary to choose a reputable company. Because it makes sure that AC unit can last for long time.

Before giving your AC for repair, you need to research other factors which are important. Now a days many AC companies are providing furnace and heating units repair along with air conditioner repair. HVAC and electric and plumbing service are provided by some companies. So you should be careful about choosing service workers and companies in these cases.


User of an air conditioner should have a little knowledge about the working of AC besides considering those factors. It will help you to get an effective maintenance and best service of AC. There are some tips to know why your air conditioner is not working effectively.


Thermostat: first, check whether there are fresh batteries in thermostat. Later check for the room's temperature, it should be higher than the temperature of the thermostat.


Power: Check whether there is power or not, if the fan of the air conditioner does not work. Later check the miniature circuit breakers and fuses in the air conditioner if you still cant fix the problem. You need to call a professional, if there is a problem in the MCB.


Condenser: The selector switch must be on cool mode and the fan on the auto mode, when you check the condenser. Condenser can be replaced, if there is any problem after resetting it. You need professional to replace it.


Condensate pump: Generally this can be placed at outdoor. Sometimes AC does not work because of faulty condensate pump. You need a professional, if there is water collected around the condensate pump.


These are the tips to follow before you go for a repair service. But the important thing is choosing best quality AC.

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