Commercial Air Conditioning Maintenance

Aircons are an investment in our places of business, no matter the size of the facility or system itself. Once you pay to have the right system installed to keep you cool, you’ll want to make sure that it continues to run as expected for years to come, which means that you’ll have to invest in commercial air conditioning maintenance eventually.

While companies and employees can take AC for granted, it’s critical to keep up with maintenance to stave off future issues. No one wants to walk into the work place one day to find that it’s the same temp inside as it is outside.

Regular commercial air conditioning maintenance in Sydney covers a standard checklist of reviews to maintain efficiency and longevity. This should not be left to your office handyman or janitorial teams. Proper maintenance requires a professional aircon technician who knows the ins and outs of your system.

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Some company owners or landlords looking to save up front will put off maintenance, doing the bare minimum in order to save. After all, why spend when there’s no problem to fix.

There are a few reasons why maintenance is absolutely worthwhile. For one, regular cleaning and changing of filters can make the system last longer overall. Dirty or clogged systems strain to cool and put extra wear and tear on critical parts.

Another advantage is to catch a small issue before it becomes a bigger one. There are many moving parts within an air conditioner, and it’s easier and more cost effective to make a change or upgrade a part before it goes down completely and requires much more work. There’s also the comfort of your employees. Preventative work can limit or even prevent downtime, whereas if your unit suddenly stops performing one day, everyone will feel the heat until the issue can be found and fixed.

If your system is newer, there are also warranties to consider. Some may require maintenance to ensure that neglector misuse is not the cause of damage. In other situations, a technician may identify a faulty part that is still covered by warranty and help you with the replacement at little to no cost to you. Waiting until things go awry could land you paying full price if you’re out of warranty.

This will depend on the type of system you have installed and how large it is. The following is a list of services that are typically included in routine care:

• Check and replace air filters
• Confirm ductwork integrity
• Evaluate humidity levels
• Calibrate thermostats
• Clean coils
• Check system pressure and voltage
• Lubricate components
• Inspect wiring and safety
• Confirm exhaust and airflow

Prevention is often the best medicine, and when it comes to complex commercial aircon systems, it can pay off to pay for regular maintenance.

At HunterCON, we know all there is to know about commercial systems throughout Sydney and the surrounding areas. Our teams will help keep your aircon in top working order and identify any causes for concern before they cause bigger issues.

Call us on 02 8283 1105 today for a custom quote on a maintenance plan for your commercial air con system.

Does aircon maintenance increase efficiency?

While it won’t increase it over the performance promised under warranty, it can extend the top performance period or return it to form as issues are addressed. Notably, deteriorating equipment and systems operating without all of their essentials in top order can struggle to maintain temperatures. The result is a system that continues to run while not quite cooling to your standard. This drives up energy bills without making workers more comfortable.

Can we do any of the maintenance ourselves?

At a very high level, you may be able to change an air filter or spray down outside units. Aside from this, maintenance should be handled by a licensed and insured professional. And since most regular maintenance plans will include filters and debris removal, you’re likely better off leaving that to the pros, too.

Our building is too hot. Is our aircon undersized?

That’s certainly a possibility but less so if you had it installed by a licensed and certified professional. It’s more likely that there’s something affecting the system performance and output instead. Regular maintenance can help with this to keep your system in working order. Of course, if you are dealing with warmer temps in the warmest of months, a service call to get things fixed up is a great starting point.

Does regular maintenance add to the life of an air con system?

Upkeep will definitely help extend how much use you can get out of your existing system. Most commercial air con units will last up to 15 years. With regular commercial air conditioning maintenance, many systems will last for 20 or more years. You’ll also be informed if signs of excessive wear are showing, and a professional can help guide you through a replacement strategy before you’re in an emergency situation.

Ductwork has no moving parts. Why does it have to be checked?

What a technician will look for in this case are cracks or leaks in the network of ducting that carries the cooled air throughout your building. If the cool air is escaping along the way, you’ll run into system inefficiency and overheated employees. Another consideration is build up. As dust, mold, pollen, and allergens move through the system and accumulate, they can sicken or aggravate employee and customer health. If a technician notices problems with your air quality, they’ll address any leaks or cracks and then make a recommendation for duct cleaning to fix the issue.