Before running AC for the first time in summer, do these 5 things, otherwise the expenses will increase!

AC Maintenance Tips: February, the second month of the year, is going on and now gradually the heat is starting to be felt. Winters are about to end and people are about to break their relationship with quilts and blankets. As soon as the summer season starts, people start running ACs in homes and offices. It is not right to suddenly turn on the AC which has been switched off for about 4 months during the cold season. This can not only reduce the life of the AC, but can also be dangerous for you. Therefore, before turning on the AC, keep these five important things in mind, so that you do not suffer any kind of harm and you can enjoy the summer season safely.

Must serve hard or soft

It is very important to get the AC serviced before running it which has been switched off for months. If it is taking time to call a mechanic, you can also do ‘soft service’ yourself. For this, simply remove the filter and clean it, remove the accumulated dust from the coil with a dirty toothbrush and water and wash the outdoor unit with strong stream of water. Hard service should be done by a mechanic only, but this basic cleaning done yourself will increase both the life and cooling of the AC.

It is necessary to check the condenser-outdoor unit.

If you have a split AC in your house, then before running it, clean the rear mesh condenser of the outdoor unit with a strong stream of water so that the accumulated dust is removed. Keep in mind that no items should be kept 2-3 feet in front of the outdoor unit. After switching on, if any strange noise comes from the compressor or water leakage is seen, then get it checked immediately. The drain pipe may get blocked due to dirt, so it is better to check it once.

check leakage

If any item is not used for a long time, it is common for it to get dusty. Similarly, dirt gets accumulated in the AC which has been switched off for a long time, which is harmful for many parts of the AC. Before turning on the AC for the first time, check its drain pipe and clean the accumulated dirt thoroughly, otherwise there may be a problem of leakage.

test stabilizer

AC is such an electronic item, whose parts require attention. Therefore, before turning on the AC, definitely check its stabilizer. Apart from this, also check the AC plug and wire with a tester to see if they are cut or have any faults. There is a wire connected to the stabilizer of the AC. If you run the AC after checking and cleaning it, then the risk of common technical problems related to the stabilizer reduces.

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Run AC on fan mode

When you run the AC for the first time in the season, first start it in fan mode instead of direct cooling. The benefit of this will be that if there is some dust or dirt inside the AC, it will come out. Also, if there is any minor technical problem in the machine, it will be detected even before the compressor starts. In this way you can save the precious compressor of your AC from getting damaged.