Step by step guideline for basic split system repairs

Let’s accept it, regular maintenance of AC can not only become an extra headache but also an additional cost regularly which often we don’t like to pay. Hence leaving the split system untreated for ages before it starts showing alarming signs of huge repair or even replacement. Well, to avoid that regular servicing is necessary but if you are ready to take that extra hassle at home to do the basic split system repairs, then doing it at home isn’t a Greek task and can obviously save you from paying that regular servicing bill.

Let’s look into some of the basic issues faced in a split system AC:

Ø  Worn out electrical connections.

Ø  Disturbance in the compressor.

Ø  Overheating or failure of motor leading to its non-working.

Ø  Filter and coils clogged with dirt.

Ø  Spike in energy bills.

Ø  Warm air being blown out.

All these issues can be attempted to solve by your own self at basic level provided you have some basic knowledge with electrical appliances.

Guide for basic split system repair:

First things first, many times the problem lies in the fact that the Split system repair process would be as basic as cleaning the system. At times clogging of pores and coils cause the system to not work properly. Along with that warm air, disturbed electrical connections, etc can be detected in this process itself.

1. Disconnect the system from power source: Its very crucial to make sure that the machine is not connected to any power before doing any split AC repairs in order to avoid any sort of electrical mishap.

2. The capacitor grille: At first the Capacitor grille needs to be removed. This can be done using a proper size screwdriver or any basic knife.

3. Filter cleaning: After this the filer can be spotted covering the panel coils. After you find this, put the filter in a bowl filled with chlorine and soap water. It should be washed extremely well to remove any dirt or mould then should be left to dry.

4. Cleansing of coils: After the filter is being cleaned, now the evaporator coils should be vacuumed and brushed entirely with care to ensure removal of all sorts of dirt and clogged particles from the coils.

5. cleaning of the lower half: After cleaning all these parts, install the machine back into its position. With the help of a hard bristle brush, clean the bottom half of the split system in order to remove all the dirt and clogged parts.

6. Avoiding growth of scurf: After all, these steps, it is crucial to put in a spoon full of bleach in order to avoid any sort of further scurf growth in the split system.

Diving in specific issues for split system repair

Even after a proper cleaning, sometimes some specific problems seem to persist. Well that is when it’s time to repair these specific problems. Specific Split system repair can be addressable to one or multiple issues as well. It is first crucial to detect what exactly is the problem caused by the system in order to repair them.

Below some specific common problems would be discussed along with some basic step by step guide:

·         Warm air is being sent out by the AC-

There are few things which needs to be checked. Firstly, check if the Thermostat is set at a temperature lower than 5 degree Celsius compared to the room temperature. Check the cooling effect by decreasing it further if required. If there is no change even after this within 15-20 mins, make sure that the condenser is cleaned and there isn’t any leakage. If any of these don’t help, its time to call for servicing.

·         Split AC isn’t turning on-

First check the obvious power supply. Then look for the mode set in the thermostat. It has to be cool. After that figure out if there are any torn, faulty electrical wires or chipped off mice wires. Check for any fuse problem in the power supply of the house. If things still don’t change, call for split system repair servicing.

·         The fan fitted in the splits isn’t working-

figure out if there is a disconnection caused between the power supply among the internal machines of the AC i.e. weather the fan is receiving the power to run. Many times, the fan stop working due to accumulation of ice in internal coils which needs to be treated. Call for maintenance if the problem isn’t solved.

·         Fungal growth in the split system-

Fungal growth or mound can be extremely harmful for both health and the life duration of the split AC. If the problem is still isn’t solved after cleaning, it’s better to call for an expert split system repair service.

These were some of the basic step-by-step split system repair guidelines which one can try out in order to do the basic repair. However, regular servicing and expert solution is something which one must always look for.