6 Tips To Get The Most Out Of Your Air Conditioner This Winter

As winter approaches, many homeowners are preparing their homes for the cooler months. Many modern air conditioners have both cooling and heating capabilities, offering a cost-effective way to keep your home comfortable and warm. To maximise your air conditioner’s performance and avoid unnecessary energy bills, our team has put together 6 tips and tricks to get the most out of your air conditioner this winter.

Schedule A Service Before Winter Starts

Staying on top of your maintenance services is an essential part of knowing your air conditioner is running smoothly and efficiently. Our team of expert HVAC technicians recommends that you get your air conditioning system fully serviced at least once every 12 months.

The best time to schedule a service is right before the change of seasons. This way, our technicians can tailor the service to whatever season is coming up. For example, during the winter time, you are using more of the heating elements than the cooling ones. Our team will conduct a thorough inspection of all heating elements, repairing any minor issues as they go so it will be running smoothly by the time winter rolls around.

Clear Your Filters Regularly

Over time, harmful allergens, mould, mildew and bacteria can accumulate in your air conditioning unit. Neglecting to clean your air filters can reduce the efficiency of your air conditioning system and result in fluctuating temperatures. Maintaining a clean air filter will improve your indoor air quality and help prevent major breakdowns in the future.

Cleaning your air con filters

Close Your Curtains

Did you know that up to 40% of heating can be lost through windows? Closing your curtains can help keep the warmth in. This is especially important for older houses and Queenslander style homes.

Finding The Right Temperature

Struggling to keep your house at a consistently warm temperature during winter? The trick is finding the right temperature in winter that keeps you warm and comfortable, without overloading your unit. The optimal temperature during Brisbane winters is between 18 and 22 degrees.

Use Ceiling Fans

Ceiling fans can be an affordable and effective way to circulate warm air throughout your space. Since warm air rises, ceiling fans can help push the warm air back down and around your home, creating a comfortable environment for you to enjoy. Using ceiling fans in this way will also help to keep your energy costs down and increase your heating efficiency.

Improve Insulation Within Your Home

Queenslander homes are designed to keep you cool in the summertime but don’t do very well during the colder months. As Queenslanders are built to cool down your home, there isn’t much insulation resulting in you and your family shivering through the night.

However there are a few simple things to do to help improve the insulation in your old Queenslander, helping you keep the temperature in including covering hard floors with rugs, sealing draughts and using your air conditioner’s heat setting effectively.

Got Any Questions?

All Purpose Air Conditioning offers a wide range of air conditioning services from quick repairs to top quality installations. Our team is all fully licensed, insured and qualified to provide you with the best air conditioning system for your home helping you stay warm this winter. If you have any questions regarding how to make the most out of your air conditioner in winter, contact us today on 1300 405 295.