How to maintain your air conditioners?
January 24, 2022
Why maintain your air conditioners?
First of all, you should know that the maintenance of air conditioners is a legal obligation. Indeed, the code of construction and housing provides that owners of air conditioners must ensure their regular maintenance and replacement every 15 years. This obligation aims to ensure the safety of people and to protect the environment.
Today, air conditioning and heating systems account for more than 50% of the energy consumption of a commercial building. Poorly maintained or badly adjusted, this equipment can become a real energy sink. Maintaining your air conditioners regularly allows you to :
- Keeping the air in your building healthy
- Maintain the energy performance of your equipment
- Ensure the longevity of your equipment
It is also important to banish the auto mode from your settings. Auto mode is energy consuming and detrimental to your comfort. Be sure to set your air conditioner to "HEAT" in the winter so that it heats and "COLD" in the summer so that it cools. The auto mode, which only refers to a specified temperature, can have the opposite effect of what you want at any time.
How to maintain them?
Here are our three tips for maintaining your air conditioners:
- Clean the filters: The filters of an air conditioner are used to retain dust and bacteria. By cleaning your filters once or twice a year, you give your air conditioner a new lease on life, it needs less energy and it diffuses healthier air. You can clean your filters with a vacuum cleaner or a damp cloth. If your filters are damaged, don't hesitate to replace them immediately.
- Descale the air conditioner: Each manufacturer recommends annual descaling. You can refer to your brand to know the recommended product. You can also call on a professional air conditioner maintenance service.
- Have your maintainer come in regularly: Annual air conditioning maintenance is mandatory for units that exceed 12 kWh. Even if your units do not exceed this power, calling a professional to maintain your units allows you to take care of your equipment with peace of mind. Don't hesitate to ask your maintainer for advice.