How to repair your own air conditioner

Content:

Possible malfunctions
Why the amount of cold or heat produced has fallen
Other air conditioner malfunctions
When is it necessary to call a specialist?
How to avoid equipment damage
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The comfort in our homes gives us not only the presence of furniture, but also household appliances. These devices make our life not only easier, but also create comfort and a certain concept of luxury. However, when purchasing, you always wonder how long it will serve us. And this does not always depend on the quality of the equipment itself and its characteristics. Mainly household appliances are influenced by factors such as correct operation, handling and maintenance. After all, any technique needs proper care and maintenance. An exception is not an air conditioner, which maintains in your house not only the necessary temperature that suits you most. And therefore, in order for it to serve you faithfully for a long time, you need to have basic knowledge of its maintenance and, if necessary, repair. You will learn how to repair air conditioners with your own hands in this article.

Possible malfunctions

Many users of such complex equipment as an air conditioner are interested in the question: is it possible to repair the device on their own without resorting to the help of a specialist? Our answer is of course yes. However, before proceeding with the repair of household appliances, you need to know the cause of the breakdown, as well as what the air conditioner consists of. The main malfunctions of air conditioners will be presented below:

the amount of produced cold (heat) falls;
condensation begins to flow due to clogged drainage;
the air conditioner does not turn on and does not respond to the signal from the remote control;
there is an unpleasant smell when the equipment is operating.

All of the above problems can be fixed on your own without resorting to the help of the wizard.

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Why the amount of cold or heat produced has fallen

There are a number of reasons for this problem, we will indicate the most common:

a refrigerant leak has occurred. It can occur randomly, therefore, it is required to check the sealing of the device and, if necessary, refuel the system with freon;
the heat pump has deteriorated, or its components. In this case, it is necessary to calculate the damaged part and replace it;
Electricity fluctuations in the network are possible. This often happens if the device does not have a stabilizer. If this happens, then the air conditioner does not work and does not turn on at all. Consider this factor when installing;
there was a blockage in the air purification system. This is most often the most common problem, and appears when equipment is not properly maintained.Therefore, it is recommended to clean filters and fans at least once every six months. The cleaning process is described in the instruction manual, if not available, then it can be found on the Internet.

Other air conditioner malfunctions

Also clogged can not only the air filtration system, but also other parts of the air conditioner. As mentioned above, it is necessary to clean the device as often as possible, especially during the summer period. Due to the fact that some users forget or do not know at all that it is necessary to clean household appliances from dust and dirt, problems such as drainage flow out. If you do not clean the pipe system from debris formed over time, condensation will enter your apartment and an unpleasant odor may appear.

When the air conditioner does not start and does not respond to signals from the control panel, you should at least check the power supply from the mains. If the check showed that there are no problems in the power supply, and the device still does not turn on, then it is advisable to check the batteries of the control panel. If replacing them does not help, it means that the control panel of the air conditioner itself needs repair.

When is it necessary to call a specialist?

When you need to call a specialist

How to understand whether it is worth repairing your equipment yourself? In what situations is it better not to touch the equipment and provide everything to a specialist? In cases where the malfunction of the air conditioner:

if the above reasons do not fit your problem;
if you can't fix the problem;
if the problem is more complex parts that cannot be replaced.

Repairing components such as a compressor is not always possible to repair yourself, at least you need to have sufficient knowledge in electrical engineering. It is better to contact knowledgeable specialists or a service center if your device is under warranty.

How to avoid equipment damage

In most cases of non-mechanical malfunctions of air conditioners, they are displayed on the display of the device. All modern air conditioners are provided with an automatic failure prevention system. Therefore, it is also worth paying attention to the indicator readings in order to avoid serious damage.

Also, as mentioned above, it is necessary to carry out preventive maintenance of the air conditioner as often as possible every month. This is advised by each manufacturer. Also, some manufacturers provide their services for servicing your home equipment, which is very convenient if you do not always have time to do it yourself.

Do not also forget about the operating instructions that are attached to each device, respectively.

Output

From the foregoing, we can conclude that it is still worth repairing a faulty air conditioner yourself. And if you have certain knowledge in this area, then you will save your money, since the service is not cheap. This is especially true of the question of how to repair air conditioners with your own hands.