Saturday, April 5, 2014

Maintenance Of A Window Air Conditioning Unit

By Maria Medina


Window air conditioners are the most widely used units, with their popularity extending to both domestic and commercial premises, providing heating and cooling to the areas specified. Unlike split and central air conditioners, they can be installed in the window space, creating a good look and not occupying any space in the room.

There is no need for them to be relocated from place to place. However they do produce noise, similar to any other air conditioning unit, with the level of intensity differing dependent on the type and size of window air conditioner purchased. It can be very distressing and disturbing for both residents and neighbour's, to be exposed to this noise on a consistent basis.

When you fail to change your ac filters on a regular basis, the filters become full of dust and debris. Over time they can get really clogged which can cause extra pressure on your ac unit. This can not only be harmful to your unit, making have to work harder, but it can also cause your system to use more energy which in turn costs more money. So, as you can see, it actually pays to change your filters, no matter how much of a pain it may seem at the time.

The source of the noise in the air conditioner is the compressor and fan, which are combined in a single unit and then placed into the unit. The existence of cabinet rattles, worn bearings, fan blades that are dirty or rusty, compressor wear and worn rubber mountings, can all contribute to the noise. If the unit is maintained on a regular basis, the noise can be reduced somewhat, but as time progresses there will inevitably be an increased noise level.

The fan blades may be bent and if so you need to bend them back, ensuring that they all match, as this may be the reason you hear any sound originating inside the unit. Before adjusting the blades you need to take the unit out of the window and check it thoroughly.




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