AC (air conditioner) or air conditioner is now a major requirement in a residence, especially in tropical areas such as Indonesia. It is not impossible in one house an AC is turned on throughout the day to increase the coolness of the room.

Air temperature Now which is quite warm and humid throughout the year is like giving a sign to immediately install an AC (Air Conditioner) in your home. The presence of AC helps to get rid of the inherent heat or stifling heat. Although the fan also keeps you away from the heat, the fan does not have the cooling feature that air conditioning has.

Indeed, the air conditioner looks like the hero of an air conditioner, but if it is kept on all day long it will speed up the life of the AC, that is, it could cause damage to the engine. Of course, you don’t want your AC to be damaged, especially in this hot weather. To extend the life of the air conditioner or keep it more durable, of course, requires your special attention.

For those of you who are still looking at air conditioners, it’s a good idea to look at the type of air conditioner and the specifications you need. What is certain is that you need the size of the room to determine the Paardekracht (PK) or the power this AC has. Oh yes, we have also launched about the price of AC based on the PK for you.

After you buy an air conditioner, of course, you want the item to last, right? Maintaining durability will prevent you from spending a lot of money to fix a damaged air conditioner. Want to know how to keep the AC last longer? Come on, let’s see!

Ways to Take Care of Air Conditioning at Home to Make it Last!

1. Before you buy an air conditioner

 it’s a good idea to know the size of the PaardeKracht (PK) AC. You also have to know the size of the room so that it is adjusted to the PK AC size. Previously, Sepulsa had discussed PK calculations in AC, you can see the details at that link. If the PK size is too large than the room size, the AC will feel too cold. Conversely, if the PK is too small than the size of the room, the AC will feel a little cold and the machine will work hard to cool the room. Therefore you must know the size of the PK that is suitable for your room.

2. If you turn on the AC

 try to keep the room tightly closed. This is intended so that the AC does not work too hard to cool the room and the room feels cool.

3. If you are going to travel

 it’s a good idea to turn off the air conditioner. Besides you save energy, you also save money on expenses.

4. Use the timer feature when turning on the AC as needed

The air conditioner should be turned on for at most 5 hours and after that, it takes a break to cool the engine. Therefore, while using the air conditioner, use the timer feature so that the AC machine can be maintained properly.

5. Better not too often set the temperature of the AC to be below 22 degrees Celsius

Too often adjusting the AC temperature below 22 degrees Celsius will make the AC machine heat up quickly. Also, a temperature of 22 degrees is the right room temperature for the climate.

6. Perform regular cleaning for the inside of the air conditioner

 You can do this routine cleaning once a month if the air is not too cloudy. Conversely, if it is cloudy, you can do the cleaning 2 times a month.

7. You should check freon in AC

If the freon is leaking or reducing, the air conditioner will become less cold. It is recommended that every 6 months you have a freon check on the AC by an AC technician. Not only the inside of the air conditioner but the blower located outside the building should be cleaned regularly so that the air circulation is fresher.

8. Use an Evaporative Air Conditioner

The Evaporative Air Conditioner is certainly an environmentally friendly air conditioning system. This is the most preferred cooling system. Many people may not know about the better cooling features of evaporative air conditioners. After all, they provide high cooling with low energy consumption at a reasonable price. For review please check here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7oF09NTKmIk&t.

9. Service Periodically

Perform regular service. You can use an AC repair service to check feasibility.

Generally, AC manufacturers provide service services to help repair minor damage and prevent major damage to the air conditioner.

Maintaining your air conditioner regularly not only saves money, but it also keeps your home comfortable.

In addition to knowing how to care for the use of air conditioning, you should also be aware of the proper use of your needs.