In this Extreme Humid climate, who doesn't need cooling. Air Conditioners are best for the purpose. They alter the properties of air and makes it cooler by Refrigeration cycle. Although only buying Air Conditioners are not enough, you need to maintain their working periodically.

Features to pay attention to..

To know which AC will meet your requirements, you must check some of its features that are mainly its capacity that should be in accordance with the floor size you are choosing it for, its energy efficiency star ratings, the air quality it provides, its cooling speed, dehumidification function, after sales services that is offered with it and many more.

Types of AC

Another factor that you should pay attention on is whether your requirement is of Window AC or Split AC. Window Units are easy to install and cheaper, whereas split ones are more pleasing, quieter, and provides better air distribution. Packaged AC are also available in market that are bigger version of window units, it has higher cooling and heating capacity than other ACs, it is used for cooling entire houses or commercial buildings. In spite of choosing the best one for your home, your AC is not going to have a long life until you spend on its maintenance periodically.

The question now arises is how to know when your AC needs maintenance?

There are some points you need to check on to know the condition of your AC, and whether it needs repairing or not. They are:

· The amount of cool air it is producing, if the AC is not giving you a significant amount of cooling, it needs to be repaired.

· If you see any leaks, drips or wet spots around your AC, it is the sign of excessive moisture release due to leaking refrigerants.

· Third sign is any kind of strange sound or odd odor coming out of your AC.

· Humongous bill is also a sign for your AC needs to get repaired.

· Drain pipe blockage, leakage or some other issue must be checked time to time.

What does inspecting an AC includes?

It includes deep inspection of motor, coils, drain lines, several connections and connecting wires, blower, operating pressure and temperature, refrigerant levels, return and supply lines, and some tests like state of charge and system control tests, dye detection tests, leak tests and its overall output and working.

Which Servicing center to choose?

Now the question is which servicing center you should choose for your AC? The answer is here. Firstly, you need to check the certifications of the contractor, that whether he is certified and licensed or not. Service man should be punctual, on time and with all the preparation, that is all the tools and pricing structure ready with him. As the need for maintenance arises due to improper handling of AC, he should be able to give you maintenance advice for your AC, to lower down your repairing charges for next time.