When you get air conditioning installed, it’s easy to take the cool and calm conditions it creates for granted.
In reality, air conditioning units contain many components which require regular servicing to ensure your entire unit continues to perform as expected.
As a general guide, we recommend getting your air conditioning serviced once a year. However, more frequent servicing may be warranted for heavy commercial use. The frequency at which your air conditioning needs professional servicing will also depend on the warranty conditions set by the manufacturer.
Lee Jackson Air Conditioning specialises in the installation and maintenance of air conditioning units.
In today’s post, we’re here to explain why you should never skip air conditioning maintenance to highlight why it’s so important.
Inconsistent Cooling And Hot Spots
Once you start skipping the recommended maintenance for your air conditioning, don’t be surprised when the unit begins to malfunction.
When airflow is restricted or refrigerant levels drop, the system can’t distribute cool air evenly. As a result, you may notice hot and cold spots. Uncomfortable indoor temperatures aren’t the only problem, as humidity issues can also begin to creep in.
Building occupants often lower the thermostat to compensate, causing even higher energy consumption. Yet, the problem never gets solved at the root cause.
Poor Indoor Air Quality
With air conditioning, the clue is in the name, in that it conditions the air. But how can air conditioning do its job if it’s not being taken care of properly with regular professional care?
A neglected air conditioning unit becomes a breeding ground for dust and allergens. In some cases, it can even encourage the growth of mould and bacteria. These contaminants circulate through the building, affecting the health and comfort of everyone inside.
Symptoms may include allergies, respiratory infections, musty odours and increased cleaning costs. So, it’s no understatement that keeping up with routine maintenance keeps the system clean and the air fresh.
Higher Energy Bills
Energy bills are high enough in the UK. So imagine making completely avoidable mistakes which increase your bills further still? That’s skipping your air conditioning maintenance in a nutshell!
When an air conditioner isn’t maintained, components like coils, filters and fans become dirty and inefficient. The system has to work harder to cool the same space, resulting in higher energy consumption.
Our research shows that a poorly maintained air conditioning unit can use up to 30% more energy. If you rely on air conditioning to keep the indoor temperatures comfortable, those energy cost increases will be sharply felt.
In contrast, a routine service keeps the unit running at peak efficiency, which will save you money month after month.
Frequent Breakdowns And Repairs
During an air conditioning servicing appointment, our technicians will perform basic cleaning tasks and they’ll also be looking to replace any worn parts. That’s because dust, debris, clogged filters and worn out parts don’t just reduce performance; they also accelerate wear.
Skipping maintenance often leads to frozen coils, blocked drains, faulty capacitors, motor failures and refrigerant leaks.
Instead of preventing these issues early, people end up paying for costly emergency repairs. Often this is during peak seasons when callout fees are high.
Shortened System Lifespan
Ultimately, all of the above issues can lead to your air conditioning unit requiring replacement far sooner than necessary. This is especially the case if maintenance could have nipped any common issues in the bud, with lack of lubrication and dirty components being two such examples.
The parts most susceptible to premature failure include:
- Compressors
- Fans
- Heat exchangers
Thankfully, when you book an air conditioning service or repair with Lee Jackson, we’ll be on the lookout for these issues and any others which can threaten the health of your system.
Since replacing an air conditioning system can cost thousands, skipping routine checks becomes a very expensive mistake.
For any commercial air conditioning installations especially, not being able to remove excess heat from an office, hotel or restaurant can even lead to lost business, thus costing you even more.
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Similar to a boiler or car, your air conditioning unit requires regular maintenance to ensure it’s in good working order. Routine air conditioning servicing can improve air quality, prevent breakdowns, reduce energy bills and extend the lifespan of the unit itself.
If your domestic or commercial air conditioning unit is due for a service, or if you are experiencing any issues with your unit, it’s time to give the Lee Jackson team a call.
Our team is based in Nottingham and we also serve the wider East Midlands area including Derby and Leicester.
Head over to our contact page to book your air conditioning servicing today.
Or, for any questions regarding air conditioning repairs or installations, please give us a call on 0800 949 9070.
