Many of us have been there before; enjoying the refreshing breeze from our air conditioning units in the summer heat when it suddenly grinds to a halt. With the temperature and humidity rising, you don't always think too hard about who you should call to get it fixed, but finding a professional and well-trained air conditioning repair team is very important. A poorly fixed system may work for a little while longer but can cost you more money to run and struggle to reach the efficiency that it once had. In some rare cases, machines that are not fixed or work that is poorly carried out can cause serious health problems.

Freon Hazards

Freon, a chemical used in refrigerators as well as in air conditioning units, is poisonous to humans and pets. Should it leak into the atmosphere, it is undetectable without specialist equipment because it is flavourless and has no scent. It can affect the skin and cause slight irritation to eyes, nose and throat and, if inhaled, it can cause dizziness and headaches. Without medical intervention, it can be fatal. This is why it is important to always get professional servicing and air conditioner repairs on the Gold Coast.

A/C Efficiency

There are many different things that can go wrong with an air conditioning unit and servicing from qualified personnel is just as important as finding a good repair team. If they are not cleaned and maintained, the efficiency of the unit can decrease greatly. An inefficient machine will use up more energy as it has to work harder in order to reach the same temperatures as a newer or clean model. You may also require the team undertaking your air conditioning repairs on the Gold Coast to look at the ducting. The ducts are taped together with gaffer tape which, after a few years, can start to come undone, again reducing efficiency.