5 Aircon Servicing Mistakes To Avoid
Due to the warm and humid climate throughout the year in Singapore, air conditioners are a must have. It is not possible to stay in Singapore without air conditioning. Therefore, you are most likely to find air-conditioners in almost every house and office in Singapore. Even though air conditioners are so prevalent in Singapore, people are still not well aware of the various features and the correct usage of air conditioning systems. Due to lack of knowledge, many Singaporeans make some common mistakes with their air conditioning systems which not only results in higher electrical bills but also shorten the lifespan of their air conditioning systems.
As mentioned above, it is important to service the air conditioning unit regularly to let it operate at optimum efficiency throughout the year. This is especially true in the summer months when the air conditioners are supposed to run 24 hours a day and should perform at optimum level throughout the day. Therefore, it is recommended to choose a professional aircon servicing company for regular servicing as well as any repairs required for the air-conditioner. It is important to keep in mind that if any air-conditioner is not maintained on a regular basis, it will most likely fail within a few years. We discuss below five most common air conditioning servicing mistakes which can be easily avoided.
Not Having Regular Maintenance Program
This is the most common mistake made by people with respect to air-conditioner servicing. The air-conditioner cannot work at optimum efficiency if it is not cleaned regularly. Since the professionals in the aircon servicing company know all the ins and outs of any air-conditioner, they are well suited to maintain the air-conditioner in top notch condition.
Think of your air-conditioner as your car. If you do not maintain your car regularly, it will not only lead to higher fuel expenses but will also be more prone to break down. Regular maintenance of air conditioners will prevent any breakdown of the unit and it will also save you money in terms of electrical bills.
Hiring an Unlicensed Cleaning Service
Another common mistake by most of the air conditioning system owners is that they hire an unauthorised and unlicensed servicing company to save a few dollars. However, they fail to realise that an unlicensed technician does not have the required experience as well as the materials required to service the air-conditioner fully.
Also, an inexperienced and unlicensed technician may make the situation worse as the new air conditioning systems are complex and make use of many micro controllers which can be accessed and serviced with the help of officially supplied equipment only. Hiring a licensed and professional servicing company will save you a lot of money in the long run as they have the requisite experience to take care of your air conditioning unit.
Not Doing Research on the Air Conditioning Contract
Before you decide to hire an aircon servicing company in Singapore, you need to do a background check on the company. For background check on the company, you can research on the Internet about the services as well as feedback provided by various past customers. In addition to the research on Internet, you can also ask the contract to provide your reference for past work.
Also, it is important to talk to the referrals for the service levels as well as prices charged by that particular contractor. You can also ask for help from your friends and colleagues to suggest you a good servicing company in your area.
Check for Insurance
Always ask for insurance for property damage from your air conditioning contractor. An unlicensed servicing company will never carry a proper insurance as they will try to save money on the insurance cost whereas a professional air conditioning service company will always carry full insurance for property damage. Many homeowners do not understand the importance of insurance. Proper insurance can get you your money back in case of damages by the service company.
Check the Qualification of Service Engineers
There are some servicing companies based in Singapore who try to cut corners by hiring inexperienced staff for servicing and repairs. It is always a good idea to check the experience of technician employed by the air conditioning service company.
Having an inexperienced hand is not an issue provided he is supervised by an experienced technician. Always remember that an inexperienced hand will most likely result in additional costs for you as any unnecessary change in the air conditioning system can result in damaging the aircon system.
