Cleaning and sanitizing the air conditioner is very important in maintaining health, as the deposits of dust and dirt inside the components becomes an environment conducive to the development of bacteria and fungi.

In addition, an air conditioner will not work well for too long if it is not properly maintained. Its maintenance should start once the installation has been done and the appliance has started to be used. In order not to lose the warranty of the product and to avoid domestic accidents, the installation of the air conditioner as well as the regular maintenance should be done only by HVAC specialists.

As the owner of an air conditioner, it is important to know the principles of its maintenance, in order to know the best approach when it comes to maintaining it, as well as what to do in case of a possible failure.

Proper cleaning and maintenance of the air conditioner is also important from an economic point of view (you save money, the appliance does not break down), but also for your health.

Here is why you should definitely invest in heating and air conditioning maintenance:

• Keeping allergens away: If the filters of your appliance are not clean, they will bring dust, pollen, even bacteria or viruses into the house.
• The appliance will operate efficiently and will cool down the room.
• Extending the life span of the appliance by up to 5 years, if you keep it clean and fully operational.
• Electricity consumption is 5 to 15 percent lower, according to Energy.gov.
• Your financial effort is reduced, because you will not have to repair a faulty appliance or buy another, but also because a clean appliance consumes less electricity.

Here are the negative effects on your health of an air conditioner that is not properly cared for:

• Allergic reactions, including asthma, due to pollen particles that remain in the filters of your appliance and then spread in the air you breathe
• You may develop chronic respiratory problems due to dust or pollen particles that you inhale without realizing it
• If you have low immunity, you risk your health problems getting even worse

Although cleaning the device is a simple procedure, which you may be able to do yourself, there are other necessary maintenance operations that should be done by an HVAC specialist. These include:

• Checking the operating status of the indoor unit
• Establishing the general operating condition of the indoor unit
• Cleaning the vaporizer of any deposits
• Cleaning fan blades
• Straightening bent slots to allow good air circulation
• Checking the operating status of the outdoor unit
• Establishing the general operating condition of the outdoor unit
• Checking the refrigerant pressure and replenishing it, if necessary
• Checking and cleaning the capacitor
• Checking the compressor etc.

Depending on the level of dirt and the date of the last maintenance program performed on your heating and air conditioning appliance, professional maintenance typically takes from 30 minutes to an hour, so there is really no good reason to postpone it, especially considering all the advantages that it brings.