Though an air conditioning unit looks a complex, heavy piece of machinery, actually it is not so difficult to maintain, especially with the help of experts who have the proper knowledge of air conditioning systems.
If you seek proper advice, you can probably safeguard your air conditioning units with minimal effort and cost involved so that it works effectively for a long period. For instance, if the filters are cleaned regularly and the grille kept clean, it will enhance performance by providing cool air effectively. Heavy particles block the air filters in a majority of cases, which causes less air to pass through, largely because of c hoking of the dust inside. Air filters are to be cleaned regularly which is a simple task.
The common problems in an air conditioner are ineffective cooling, a rattling sound while being shut down and the collection of water puddles. For common problems there is no need to call the service engineers. Many of them can be solved by you simply by going through the maintenance manual provided by the manufacturer and following the instructions accordingly.
Before attempting to solve the minor problems yourself, firstly you must ensure that the unit is switched off.