Poorly maintained air conditioning systems are expensive to run, are bad for the environment and do not last as long as those that are serviced regularly.
The Key Benefits of regular servicing are a safer system, a more efficient system, and an increased service life. For details about Ritcher Air’s Planned maintenance programme contact us today.
Clean
A dirty air conditioning system will cost more to run, will not function properly when you need it to and will breakdown more often. Keeping your air conditioning system clean will pay dividends
Efficient
Blocked filters, dirty heat exchangers, damaged fans and poorly maintained gas levels equal an inefficient system that will cost more to run, than a well-maintained unit.
Longer Service Life
Look after your air conditioning system and it will last you longer and cost you less. Ritcher Cooling Services offer a full maintenance and service programme.
TM44 Energy Assessments
TM44 Energy Assessments deal with the energy efficiency performance of air conditioning systems. The Energy Performance of Buildings Directive requires inspections and TM44 refers to the guidelines created for them. Inspections must be carried out every 5 years. Landlords and building owners without an up-to-date air conditioning inspection report can be fined £300.
F-Gas Leak Checks
Since July 2007, regulation EC No 842/2006 has stipulated rules for systems containing more than 3kg of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs, or F-Gases). These rules are mainly intended to prevent leaks, as the gases can have a powerful greenhouse effect.
The volume of refrigerant in your system determines how often tests must be carried out, with annual tests the absolute minimum. Frequency is determined as follows:
- 3kg to 30kg: every 12 months;
- 30kg to 300kg: every six months, or every 12 months if a leak detection system is installed;
- 300kg or more: every six months. Technically the rules stipulate every three months, but leak detection systems are mandatory at this level, and these systems halve the required frequency.
If a leak is identified, the system must be rechecked within a month of the repair.
Ensure your air conditioning is safe and legal with our F-gas leak detection checks. We’ll tell you how regular your tests need to be according to the type and quantity of your refrigerant and get them done on time.
Filter Cleaning and Replacement Service
Any air conditioning system is only as good as its inner workings, so it’s important to ensure that the filters in the system are cleaned regularly and when necessary replaced with ones of equal quality. Blocked filters damage performance, increase running costs and can cause the system to stop working all together.
Pre-planned Maintenance Programmes
PPM aka pre-planned maintenance or planned, preventative maintenance is the regular planned inspection of a piece of equipment.
Benefits of PPM Maintenance
Here are 6 benefits of planned, preventative maintenance:
- Improved Equipment Life
- Decreased Equipment Downtime
- Reduced Overhead Costs
- Improved Work Scheduling
- Circumvention of Large Scale Repairs
- Improved Workplace Safety