Maintenance of household air conditioners: installation, diagnostics, repair

Almost 50% of breakdowns are associated with unprofessional installation and another 10% with unprofessional servicing of household air conditioners.

Installation of air conditioner

As a rule, a household air conditioner with installation is purchased. Buying equipment from a specialized company, the consumer receives high-quality installation and subsequent service of household air conditioners.

Installation is a complex process that requires skills, knowledge and special tools.

The option with the installation of a domestic air conditioner is selected depending on the type of air conditioner (window, split, multisplit, cassette, duct), the location of rooms, windows and balconies. There are several mandatory requirements for the location of indoor and outdoor units, the neglect of which reduces the efficiency of work and can cause damage.

Sometimes it is necessary to resort to climbing equipment to hang the compressor of a domestic air conditioner. The module is installed outside the building on brackets. Since the weight of the compressor of a domestic air conditioner is large, special mounts are used. Gaskets must be installed to prevent vibration transmission.

Non-standard methods of installing household air conditioners are used in high-rise buildings, old ones (where walls and facades cannot be damaged), as well as, if necessary, extend the cold line.

Diagnostics of household air conditioners

In case of a malfunction of the air conditioner, it is not enough just to refuel it with freon. The source of the leak must be found.

Indeed, in a sealed system, the refrigerant cannot disappear.

Full diagnostics and repair of household air conditioners involves the detection of leaks, errors in functions. A special technique is used - leak detectors or leak indicators (reagents). The indicators are charged into the refrigeration line, which is examined in the rays of a special lamp. In places where the tightness is broken, a glow is found. It is possible to find a leak without the use of special equipment when the leak is very large.

Malfunctions can be associated with the compressor, fan motors, starting capacitor. These violations can only be detected with the help of special devices. The experience of the master plays a role in the correct diagnosis and repair of household air conditioners. A real professional, only guided by external signs, can determine some breakdowns.