In october, the summer went down, and the cold finally made us part of the air conditioning. But before you press the switch button and prepare to leave this "summer buddy", did you think that -- just the power outage would be enough? In fact, the right change-of-season maintenance not only allows air conditioning to work more efficiently and quietly over the next year, but also effectively prolongs its useful life and saves you a lot of cleaning and maintenance costs。
Today, we're here to systematically comb the key steps of the air conditioner “re-season maintenance” and to help you with science and peace of mind。
I. Total power cuts, not just to save electricity
Many are accustomed to plug-in because of the high position of air conditioners. However, even when on standby, air conditioners continue to consume a small amount of electricity, and the accumulation of days and months is a hidden cost。
More importantly, long-term electrical access keeps internal circuit boards and metaware on “low-pressure alert” and is vulnerable to accelerated ageing and even malfunction due to external factors such as voltage fluctuations and thunderstorm weather. It is therefore imperative that the power plugs be removed prior to receipt, so that there is a “total blackout”。
Ii. Depth cleanliness and eradication of bacterial infiltration
A lot of people think that “it's not going to happen this year after summer”, which is a mistake. Over the course of the summer, air conditioners have accumulated a large amount of dust, moisture and are highly susceptible to the growth of fungus and bacteria, such as the “army moistures”, which are common to uncleaned humid systems and pose a threat to indoor air quality. It is therefore essential that a thorough clean-up be done before admission。
1. Open panels and remove filters
Following power cuts, light presses or pushes up the air conditioner panel to see a filter filled with dust. It is extracted lightly, washed with fresh water (aided by a neutral cleaner if the oil is heavier) and completely dried in the shade. Be careful not to tan or dry, lest the filter be deformed。
2. Clean distillation (condensers)
Scattered slices are air-conditioning “pulmonary” and the most easily neglected core parts of cleaning. It is recommended that the market be used as an “air conditioner cleaning agent”. It is evenly sprayed on the surface of the dissipated sheet for approximately 15 minutes, allowing the foam to fully dissolve the stains and stains。
Three, open the air and drain the inside
Reconnect to the power until the filter is reloaded and the panel is closed. It is set to be a cooling mode, minimum temperature (16°c), maximum wind, operating for about 20-30 minutes. At this point, the condensed water will be brought out with the drainage pipes and the interior washed. Finally, switch to the “wind-mitigating” mode, which continues to operate for one hour to ensure that internal humidity is fully distributed and that impurities are avoided。
Iii. Add dust masks to reduce the rate for the coming year
Don't laugh at mom and dad's love for “dressing” home electricity and the use of special dust masks during the idle air conditioning period are the simplest and most effective way to prevent dust. The choice of a well-ventilated, adhesive-sized shield would significantly reduce internal ash accumulation and save significant clean time for next year's use。
Iv. Remote control batteries do not forget to remove
At the time of the receipt, many people would ignore the little remote. Especially in the wet south, batteries remain in the remote control for long periods of time prone to leakage or corrosive electrodes, resulting in failure to operate in the coming year. It is recommended that the batteries be removed and stored separately and that the remote control be placed in a tideproof or sealed box。
Summarizing: caring for air conditioning is taking care of yourself next summer
A well-maintained air conditioner is not only a “energy saver” for electricity but also a “health guard” for indoor air. Spending a little time making a change of season is both a respect for household electricity and a long-term investment for next year's cool summer。
After all, when it's hot and hard, it's the real "survivor" that wakes up a clean, efficient and quiet air conditioner。
