When it comes to setting up an air conditioner, safety should always be your top priority. To ensure that your air conditioning unit operates smoothly all year round and that you don't suffer unexpected breakdowns or expensive repairs during summer heat waves, it's essential that you take all the necessary safety precautions. Insulating gloves, goggles or face shields, anti-slip shoes, and other appropriate clothing are essential to keep yourself safe from the risks of electric shock when handling electrical cables or other electrical components of an air conditioning unit. Because filters are important to your own health and that of your system, make sure that you are using the correct filter and that you are changing it regularly.
If you are not using any special filters such as AccuClean, change it at least every 2 to 3 months. A thermostat is another vital part of your air conditioning system. Even if the entire system is operating at 100%, without a working thermostat you will have no way to control the system. It's worse than having a TV without a remote control.
At least the TV can be turned on by pressing a button. Air conditioners do not have this function, so make sure that the thermostat does not need new batteries and that all the cables are properly connected. We also check the calibration to make sure you're hearing what your wall thermostat says. Often, an experienced technician can determine if the system is not working properly simply by checking the temperature division. The temperature division is the difference between the temperature that is currently inside the house and the temperature that comes out through the ventilation grilles.
The difference should be, on average, 15 degrees. If your temperature division is lower than that, it may indicate a few things. The system may be too old or too small to produce air that is cold enough for the size of your house, or it may be due to a system problem that prevents it from producing colder air. This could be due to a restriction in the system or even a leak. To ensure that your air conditioning unit operates smoothly all year round and that you don't suffer unexpected breakdowns or expensive repairs during summer heat waves, here are 5 essential safety tips for setting up an air conditioner:
- Wear protective gear - Insulating gloves, goggles or face shields, anti-slip shoes, and other appropriate clothing are essential to keep yourself safe from the risks of electric shock when handling electrical cables or other electrical components of an air conditioning unit.
- Change filters regularly - Because filters are important to your own health and that of your system, make sure that you are using the correct filter and that you are changing it regularly.
If you are not using any special filters such as AccuClean, change it at least every 2 to 3 months.
- Check thermostat - A thermostat is another vital part of your air conditioning system. Make sure that the thermostat does not need new batteries and that all the cables are properly connected.
- Check calibration - We also check the calibration to make sure you're hearing what your wall thermostat says. Often, an experienced technician can determine if the system is not working properly simply by checking the temperature division.
- Check refrigerant levels - Refrigerant levels appear a lot on this air conditioning adjustment checklist because they are crucial to the operation of the system.
Make sure to wear protective gear such as insulating gloves and goggles when handling electrical components of an air conditioner. Additionally, change filters regularly and check both thermostats and calibration for optimal performance. Finally, don't forget to check refrigerant levels as they play a crucial role in keeping your AC running smoothly all year round.
