Why Air Conditioners Need Service Cleaning

Summer is well and truly here, and with it, we’re all feeling the need for fully functional air conditioning. Of course, for the best results, you’ll need to get your air con serviced.

But why is air con servicing so important for ensuring that your machine keeps running at its best? And how often should you be having a service performed?

Dust Build Up

As with any large piece of machinery, particularly one that moves air, dust buildup is an inevitable fact for air conditioners. Over time, an air conditioning unit will always get clogged with dust, no matter what you do, causing it to run less efficiently and potentially damaging it in the long run.

Servicing your air conditioner once will massively improve its functionality, particularly if it’s not been serviced in a while, but if you want to really get the most out of your machine, then regular servicing is a necessity. 

How Often Does Your Air Con Need Servicing?

Ideally, your air con should be serviced once a year at the start of every summer. For the most part, air con units don’t get used throughout the autumn and winter. This, on top of an entire summer’s hard work, can lead to serious dust buildup. By cleaning it out at the start of every summer, you minimise the amount of time your air con has to spend being damaged by the dust inside it.

How Much Does Air Con Servicing Matter?

Regular servicing has an incredible effect on performance. This not only makes it far more functional, keeping you cool on those hot summer days, but it also massively increases energy efficiency, saving you money at the same time.

That said, the real benefit to servicing is always going to be the extended life span of your product. Replacing an air conditioner is expensive, but if you look after your unit and keep on top of regular servicing, you’ll be able to keep that machine running for many more years and, in some cases, decades.

When all’s said and done, annual air con servicing might sound expensive, but in the long run it’s a massive financial saving. Just think of the difference that will make to your energy bill over the course of five to ten years.

If you’re ready to book your air con service for 2025, then now’s the time to get in touch. Email info@acinstalls.co.uk or call 0208 5494 107 to speak with a member of our team.