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Saving Energy
Generally the best temperature to set your air conditioning to is around 24 - 25°C in summer and 17 -19°C in winter. You can save considerably on the amount of energy consumed for each 1°C of cooling or heating that you do without.
For example when it is 35°C outside, setting your air conditioner to around 25°C, rather than, 22°C, can save a significant amount of energy without your system running constantly.
Balance between comfort and efficiency of the system. Shade your windows in summer with curtains, awnings, or shutters to reduce heat absorption by up to 80%. Heavy linen curtains with pelmets with also help trap heat in winter.
The following will help in reducing the overall running costs of your air conditioning:
- If you have a ducted system that is zoned, try and operate the least amount of ones as possible to reduce running cost. The best way to operate a zoned system is the living areas during the day and the bedrooms at night.
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Faults
If your system faults, reset the system at either the isolation switch located at the outdoor unit or the circuit breaker in the switchboard.
It is important you leave the power off for at least 10 minutes to delete the machines memory.
When the air conditioner runs in heating mode, due to temperature differences between the unit and the outside air, frost will form, causing the system to go into a defrost mode.
If this happens the following will happen.
• The air conditioner stops heating.
• The air conditioner will operate automatically in de-ice mode for up to an hour.
• Steam and water is produced from the outdoor unit.
• The system will go back to normal operation.
Also in heat mode, sometimes when the system is initially turned on, the system can take up to an hour in cooler weather to start operating
Caring for your Air Conditioning Unit
- Air conditioning maintenance is always based on individual use. In general you should check the filter once a month and replace the batteries in your remote (where applicable) once a year. At the same time check the outdoor unit is clear of leaves, shrubs or dirt build up.
- To clean, simply brush or hose the outdoor coil. Servicing your air conditioning or heating system every 2 years can help increase the life span of the unit and improve efficiency.
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Filters
The primary purpose of filters is to protect the indoor coil from dust build up which could reduce the overall performance of the air conditioner. It is important to regularly check and clean your filter.
The majority of service calls are due to a dirty or blocked filter. In most cases a service fee is charged even if the air conditioner is under warranty.
These simple operations are in the individuals instruction manual
- Most air conditioners in the split range now have specially treated additional filter that traps fine pollensect which greatly helps people suffering from allergies.
- All filters have limited life span and will need replacing as over time they lose their dust holding capabilities. We recommend replacing the filer in a ducted system every couple of years.
- When the air conditioner runs in heating mode, due to temperature differences between the unit and the outside are, frost can form.
- In heat mode sometimes when the system is initially turned on, the system can take up to an hour in cooler weather to start operating.