Annual servicing and maintenance is one of the best air conditioning tips but is often neglected. An AC service is great preventative maintenance that will help to identify failing parts before they become a major and more costly problem. By skipping air conditioner maintenance, you run the risk of encountering mistakes you never bargained for.

Reverse cycle air cons especially benefit from a seasonal service, while your evaporative cooler or ducted cooling will love a spring clean ahead of a busy summer.

That gas heater you had installed years ago? It might be releasing the colourless and odourless gas, carbon monoxide, and you don’t even know it. This could be making your family sick and severe cases can even cause death! Left too long and this problem might go beyond repair and could require you to install a whole new system rather than a simple repair.

What about the air filters on air conditioning systems? When was the last time they were checked over and cleaned? These are responsible for filtering the air used in air conditioners and removing airborne contaminants which can make allergy sufferers and asthmatics sick.

A build-up of these contaminants on the filter means it won’t filter the air as effectively and will impact your home’s air quality. This can also make the system work harder, meaning parts will wear out faster and require repairs.

Air conditioner maintenance can go a long way in helping to prevent these problems. A qualified air conditioning technician will know what to look out for during a service to ensure you have heating and cooling when you need it.