What a service includes
- Filters washed, indoor coil cleaned and disinfected
- Drain tray and condensate line flushed
- Outdoor coil rinsed free of salt and dust
- Refrigerant pressures and temperatures measured
- Electrical connections, capacitors and current draw checked
- Fans, bearings and mounts inspected
- Controls, timers and Wi-Fi modules tested
- A written report with photos and anything that needs watching
Why it matters more on the coast
Salt, Saharan dust and long months of humidity age a system faster here than inland. A coil with a film of dirt on it can use as much as 30% more electricity for the same cooling, and a blocked drain will sooner or later put water down your wall.
Most manufacturers also ask for proof of regular servicing before they honour a warranty claim.
Maintenance plans
For most homes, one visit a year in spring is enough. We suggest two if the system also heats the house in winter, if you are on the seafront or if the property is let to guests.
With a plan you get a fixed yearly price, a reminder before each visit and priority when something breaks in August.
Holiday homes and rentals
If you are away for months at a time, we can hold a key or work with your property manager. We service the system before you arrive, set dry modes and timers so the house doesn’t turn damp while it is empty, and send you a report with photos after every visit.
For rental owners we fit Wi-Fi controls and temperature limits, so guests can’t leave the air conditioning running at 17° with the doors open.
For businesses
Above a certain size, a system is legally required to have a maintenance contract and periodic inspections under the RITE regulations. We look after shops, restaurants, clinics and offices, and keep the maintenance log an inspector asks to see.