Your Airconditioner could be a fire risk

A fire in an inner Adelaide property led to extensive internal and roof damage, estimated to be $40,000.

Investigators determined the source of the blaze was a wiring fault associated with an air conditioner.

The Metropolitan Fire Service has attended 24 house fires started by cooling equipment this summer.

Data from a leading insurance company suggests that air conditioning is the most likely home appliance to start a house fire.

Heavy use of air conditioning for extended periods can put significant strain on your unit & your home’s electrics.

Ensuring your system is working as efficiently as possible can increase both safety & savings.

How poor AC maintenance and reliability

The effect and dust and lack of maintenance on your AC can be very significant.

A poorly maintained air conditioner could use 30% more electricity than a recently serviced model.

Also remember that not only is system performance greatly reduced when you don’t take care of your AC, increased strain is also put on key components like the compressor. A major compressor fault is an extremely costly repair.

Sharpe Air-Care Expert Danny has extensive experience with reverse cycle air conditioning units. One of Danny’s most common air care questions:

Q: Why is my air conditioning unit taking longer to cool down a room?

A: Dust and grime inside the unit can build up on the internal components, reducing performance.

If there is a significant amount of debris on the refrigerant coils, then your unit will have difficulty removing heat from a room and expelling it outside the building.

Other common problems include: issues with the fans inside a unit, a malfunctioning compressor, a fault with the electrics or a refrigerant leak.

TECHNICAL SECRET

If your air conditioning unit hasn’t been regularly maintained, then it could cost you more than just higher electricity bills.

Daytime and night-time noise restrictions operate for air conditioners in South Australia. If a regulatory authority conducts a noise test stemming from a complaint, and your unit is above the prescribed noise level, you will be liable for the testing costs and could be fined.

Proper service, tests & repairs by Sharpe’s qualified technicians can help increase efficiency, improve safety and reduce noise pollution.