If you are living in a city or country where the weather is quite warm and the temperatures rise quite sharply, there is every chance that you have lived in an air-conditioned atmosphere for the better part of your life. To understand why there is a lot of caution to be exercised while choosing an AC system, you need to know how the whole apparatus works. Basically, it draws out all the heat that is present in a specific area and ensures that it is let out into another area or vent from where it dissipates. While doing this, the air inside the specified area is cooled down to temperatures that can be pre-set.
The AC System
Though there is no reason to turn into a mechanic, it does help to know how an AC (read our post on what to look for when getting an air conditioner replacement) would function. There are a couple of elements in this system that one should know about. There is a condenser, an evaporator and of course a fan that is part of the whole system. The other main element that gets this entire system working in a smooth manner is the compressor. If there is a problem with this part of the AC system, it means that you have something quite serious to deal with on your hands. There are also filters that are placed strategically to ensure that the minute and almost invisible particles that are in the air in the room do not clog the rest of the system. Periodic cleaning of the filters is necessary if you want your air conditioning to function properly.
Maintenance Of An AC
The most common problem is the clogging of filters, followed of course by the stoppage of the fan that circulates the cold air. Both these problems can be avoided if you can get your AC serviced on a regular basis. Most engineers are knowledgeable and have the experience of dealing with simple issues like this. They have suction operated machines that keep the AC clean and smoothly running. In some cases, the compressor might need a bit of overhaul. There could be an issue with the electrical part of the AC too – in this case, you would need a seasoned technician to set things right so that the problem does not occur again.
Today air conditioning systems are present in rooms, aircraft, cars, and a lot of other spaces and vehicles. If you are keen on getting a good AC installed at home, tell your supplier how big your room is and you will get a range of options.