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Can you afford NOT to Clean and Service Your Air Conditioner
June 27, 2019
Living in Darwin there are a few things we have learned to live with. The heat is definitely one of them and the high cost of living is another. So when it comes to things like getting your air conditioner professionally cleaned it can seem like a luxury that isn’t necessarily essential. But when you think about it, how can you afford not to get it cleaned. We use our air conditioners constantly in the Northern Territory. And we all know they cost a lot to buy initially and to run as much as we do. By not getting your air conditioner cleaned you may be setting yourself up for some costly repair bills, higher than average power bills while negatively affecting your family’s health. So this is why you can't afford NOT to get your air conditioner serviced.
Health
We have all been told to clean the filters in our air conditioners. But not all of us are the best with keeping up with this task. So what happens when we don’t clean our air conditioners? More importantly what affect does this have on the health of our families? You can see in the pictures the build-up that can occur in 12 months in our air conditioners. Do you want this floating around your home?
Air conditioners need to be regularly cleaned and serviced. They can harbour a variety of organisms such as mould, mildew, fungi, bacteria and human DNA, which can make you and your family sick. Air conditioners are our best way to fight the heat in the Northern Territory but if you do not get them cleaned regularly you could be breathing in all sorts of microbial contamination. This can be especially devastating to those allergy sufferers around us. Air conditioners are a perfect breeding ground for these contaminants. And of course they become airborne every time you switch your air conditioner on. This can lead to more complicated health issues down the line e.g. asthma, breathing complications.
Energy Efficiency and Saving you money
When considering why our power bills are so high we always brush over our air conditioners as a cause. We all know that running your air conditioner as much as we do in Darwin can be a costly event and accept the bill as such. But did you know that by simply cleaning your filters
and unclogging the dirt build up around the coil you can reduce your air conditioners energy consumption by up to 15%. This is a huge amount. Especially when you consider how much we pay for power up here and how often we use our air conditioners in the top end. By maintaining your air conditioner
you can save on costly repair bills and reduce your power bill all at the same time. Consider it your good deed for the environment.
If you regularly maintain your air conditioner, you should see the difference in your next power bill. If you are not sure where to start you should contact a professional. Our Advanced Clean Air technicians can attend and service your air conditioner so you can start with a clean slate and have a better idea of what needs to be done to maintain your air conditioner.
Comply with your warranty
It has been proven that a regularly serviced air conditioner will last longer. Think about it. You wouldn’t drive around in a smelly car that was making a lot of noise without getting it looked at. Why is your air conditioner any different? These are expensive appliances and as such we expect it to last a long time. But how do you expect it to last long if it is not well looked after. You can't afford not to get them cleaned.
The main repair issue we deal with everyday are air conditioners that aren’t running as well as they used to or aren’t blowing cold air anymore. The majority of times this is all due to the air conditioner not being looked after properly. This can cause major issues with your warranty. Your warranty is only valid if you have up kept proper maintenance with your air conditioner. While cleaning your filters is a good start. It is also important that you get the unit professionally serviced on a regular basis or when time comes for a repair it might not be covered by your warranty.
Why you Can't Afford NOT to get your Air Conditioner Cleaned and Serviced
The fact of the matter is no matter how much of a luxury getting your air conditioners cleaned may seem it is most definitely an essential. Spending a little now may be the difference between getting repairs done under warranty and having extensive repair bills. Getting your units cleaned will also guarantee you and your family are breathing the cleanest and freshest air possible and you will also see the difference in your wallet when that power bill comes through the door.
So how can you afford NOT to get your air conditioners cleaned? Get in contact
with us today on 08 8947 2823.
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