Keeping your air conditioning system in excellent working order is crucial. Dust and worn parts can make it less efficient and shorten its lifespan. Plus, breakdowns and emergency repairs can be expensive and disruptive to any kind of business that relies on it for heating and cooling. Regular maintenance visits can help prevent these issues.
So, how often should you service your air conditioning system? Ideally, it should be serviced twice a year. But if you have a larger or business-critical system, it’s best to get it serviced every 3 months. Planning a maintenance programme is also important for keeping your equipment warranty valid.
During a service visit, a qualified F-Gas engineer will carry out a thorough checklist of tasks. They’ll clean and inspect air filters to ensure air flows through the unit smoothly, clean coils to keep electricity usage down to a minimum, check electrical connections for safety and possible malfunctions, and look for refrigerant leaks, among other things. They’ll also record vital data about your system’s temperature and pressure.
Having a planned preventative maintenance plan means you can schedule visits in advance, making it easier to fit them into your organisation’s calendar. Our dedicated maintenance team at Yee Group can send you reminders so you never miss a visit. Planning ahead means that the contractor will be able to work around your schedule. If you are a business client, ask if they can work during your quiet times or at weekends or evenings. Professional air conditioning companies will always be flexible and want to minimise any potential disruption to your schedule – they put your business first. Contractors with experience of working in schools should be DBS checked and ready to work on maintenance or repairs at short notice.
When choosing a company for maintenance, always make sure they have experienced and F-Gas certified technicians and check their industry accreditations for site safety, working at height etc. Remember to get 3 quotes: it’s always a good idea to get quotes from several different service providers before making a decision. This will help you compare prices and services and ensure that you are getting good value.
For more tips on choosing an air conditioning company check out our guide at What makes a great Air Con maintenance company? And feel free to contact us for further information and expert advice on 01283 523 849
