EASY & breezy LOOK OUT FOR THESE COMMON MISTAKES TO ENJOY AN AIR-CON SYSTEM THAT RUNS STRONG FOR YEARS.
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xperts recommend comprehensive air-con inspections and servicing at least once a year – not forgetting the routine checks that homeowners should conduct in-between. But on most days, our air conditioners function like clockwork, making it easy to fall behind on maintenance. And in sunny, humid Singapore, ensuring that air-con systems stay in tip-top condition (no pun intended) is crucial to beat warm weather and cool off on energy consumption. How we interact with our air-cons do affect their efficiency and performance. Ensure your cooling system performs at its best capacity for longer by avoiding these common mistakes.
MISTAKE:
Skipping regular maintenance
As mentioned earlier, neglecting routine air-con servicing leads to more problems in the long term. Beyond the usual maintenance, trained technicians can identify potential issues before they escalate. This way saves you more time, money and effort as compared to fixing a malfunctioning air-conditioner. THE FIX: The air-con filters and evaporator coils are what typically requires cleaning every month. While homeowners can conduct simple maintenance works on their own, we recommend engaging a professional for annual servicing to reduce the need and frequency of costly repairs.
MISTAKE:
Buying an oversized (or undersized) air conditioner
Contrary to popular belief, larger or oversized air conditioners don’t cool rooms faster – installing a system that’s too big for your home can lead to uneven cooling and temperature swings. Similarly, too compact units work overtime to cool the air, leading to quicker wear and tear and reduced cooling capacities. THE FIX: Pick the right-sized units for your space. As a general guideline, figure out the room’s square footage and multiply that by 70 for the accurate BTU (British Thermal Units) needed. Add or take away 10 per cent of that number depending on how warm or cool the room gets. Gain City’s team of air-con specialists can help new homeowners make suitable selections. Get started at www.gaincity.com/airconservice.
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