Thursday 31 October 2013

Maintaining Your Air Conditioner

An air conditioner's filters, coils, and fins require regular maintenance for the unit to function effectively and efficiently throughout its years of service. Neglecting necessary maintenance ensures a steady decline in air conditioning performance while energy use steadily increases.

AIR CONDITIONER FILTERS

The most important maintenance task that will ensure the efficiency of your air conditioner is to routinely replace or clean its filters. Clogged, dirty filters block normal airflow and reduce a system's efficiency significantly. With normal airflow obstructed, air that bypasses the filter may carry dirt directly into the evaporator coil and impair the coil's heat-absorbing capacity. Replacing a dirty, clogged filter with a clean one can lower your air conditioner's energy consumption by 5% to 15%.
For central air conditioners, filters are generally located somewhere along the return duct's length. Common filter locations are in walls, ceilings, furnaces, or in the air conditioner itself. Room air conditioners have a filter mounted in the grill that faces into the room.
Some types of filters are reusable; others must be replaced. They are available in a variety of types and efficiencies. Clean or replace your air conditioning system's filter or filters every month or two during the cooling season. Filters may need more frequent attention if the air conditioner is in constant use, is subjected to dusty conditions, or you have fur-bearing pets in the house.

AIR CONDITIONER COILS

The air conditioner's evaporator coil and condenser coil collect dirt over their months and years of service. A clean filter prevents the evaporator coil from soiling quickly. In time, however, the evaporator coil will still collect dirt. This dirt reduces airflow and insulates the coil, reducing its ability to absorb heat. To avoid this problem, check your evaporator coil every year and clean it as necessary.
Outdoor condenser coils can also become very dirty if the outdoor environment is dusty or if there is foliage nearby. You can easily see the condenser coil and notice if dirt is collecting on its fins.
You should minimize dirt and debris near the condenser unit. Your dryer vents, falling leaves, and lawn mower are all potential sources of dirt and debris. Cleaning the area around the coil, removing any debris, and trimming foliage back at least 2 feet (0.6 meters) allow for adequate airflow around the condenser.

COIL FINS

The aluminum fins on evaporator and condenser coils are easily bent and can block airflow through the coil. Air conditioning wholesalers sell a tool called a "fin comb" that will comb these fins back into nearly original condition.

CONDENSATE DRAINS

Occasionally pass a stiff wire through the unit's drain channels. Clogged drain channels prevent a unit from reducing humidity, and the resulting excess moisture may discolor walls or carpet.

WINDOW SEALS FOR ROOM AIR CONDITIONERS

At the start of each cooling season, inspect the seal between the air conditioner and the window frame to ensure it makes contact with the unit's metal case. Moisture can damage this seal, allowing cool air to escape from your house.

PREPARING FOR WINTER

In the winter, either cover your room air conditioner or remove and store it. Covering the outdoor unit of a central air conditioner will protect the unit from winter weather and debris.

HIRING A PROFESSIONAL

When your air conditioner needs more than regular maintenance, hire a professional service technician. A well-trained technician will find and fix problems in your air conditioning system.
The technician should:
  • Check for correct amount of refrigerant
  • Test for refrigerant leaks using a leak detector
  • Capture any refrigerant that must be evacuated from the system, instead of illegally releasing it to the atmosphere
  • Check for and seal duct leakage in central systems
  • Measure airflow through the evaporator coil
  • Verify the correct electric control sequence and make sure that the heating system and cooling system cannot operate simultaneously
  • Inspect electric terminals, clean and tighten connections, and apply a non-conductive coating if necessary
  • Oil motors and check belts for tightness and wear
  • Check the accuracy of the thermostat.

For information on the products and services we offer at Air Control please visit us online-  www.aircontrol.co.uk 

Thursday 24 October 2013

Air Conditioning Repairs

As all our engineers are F-GAS certificated for handling refrigerants. That means that you can be guaranteed of an excellent service from some of the most experienced and qualified guys in the industry. Our fantastic repairs and maintenance service helps to increase the life span of your air conditioning equipment; find out more about our service by visiting us at our website


Thursday 17 October 2013

Air Conditioning repairs

Our fully trained team of service engineers, offer a friendly and efficient after care service and repair solutions. Here at Air Control & Development Ltd we can attend site, diagnose, replace or repair parts so that your air conditioning systems are fully working as quickly as possible. For further information about our air con after care service and repair solutions please call us on 0845 6076841 or visit our website.
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Thursday 10 October 2013

Air conditioning installation

We understand that choosing a reliable and trustworthy quote on air conditioning installation and maintenance is hard. However, we have installed thousands of air conditioning systems from single split units to large VRF/VRF systems. As a contractor you will be glad to know we strive to be the most reliable subcontractor to the company and contractor alike. For more information visit our website at: http://www.aircontrol.co.uk/index.php?webpage=installation.html

Tuesday 8 October 2013

Heating and Cooling Company

Heat pumps are an integral part of air conditioning technology. Heat pumps transfer heat from one environment to another via its refrigerant.

Whilst in cooling mode, air conditioning units transfer the heat in an enclosed area to the outside air, resulting in a cooling of the area in question. Heat pumps, however, also allow this process to be reversed. Heat extracted from the outside is pumped indoors, allowing indoor environments to be heated as well as cooled using the same technology. Find out more our services as a heating and cooling company at our website. 


Wednesday 2 October 2013

Air Conditioning and Ventilation

Here at Air Control, we offer the same quality of design and installation for your air conditioning and ventilation requirements. Ventilation is defined as the amount of fresh air to be supplied to a space in order to meet the criteria associated with the use of that space.

The amount of ventilation necessary is determined by the required air change rate, which is determined by the use of the space, air quality and occupancy. Ventilation of retail premises, workplaces and public buildings is becoming more important as Local Authority regulations become more stringent. Find out more at our website.