Your Aircon is a Heater, Too: Why Winter Service Matters

In Gauteng, your air-conditioning unit works year-round, reversing its cycle to keep you warm in winter. Just like you prep your car for the colder months, your HVAC system needs attention to ensure it heats efficiently and doesn’t break down when you need it most. Our expert teams have created the essential winter aircon maintenance checklist.

DIY Checkpoints: 3 Things You Can Do This Weekend

You can handle these simple upkeep tasks to boost performance between professional services:

1. Clean the Filters: Air filters are the most common cause of inefficiency. Turn off your unit, remove the filters, and wash them with soapy water or vacuum them to remove dust buildup. Do this monthly.
2. Clear the Outdoor Unit: Leaves, debris, and dust can obstruct the outdoor condenser unit. Ensure the area is clear and that no vegetation is growing too close to the machine. Good airflow is essential.
3. Test the Heat Setting: Before the cold snap hits, run your unit on heat mode for about 10–15 minutes. This allows you to catch any malfunctions, strange noises, or poor heating performance early, giving you time to call for repair.

When to Call Trivolt: The Professional Checklist

While DIY maintenance helps, professional aircon servicing is essential for longevity, safety, and efficiency. Once a year, you need our expert teams to:

• Refrigerant Pressure Test: We check the levels and test for leaks. Low refrigerant severely impacts cooling and heating efficiency, causing the unit to work harder (and costing you more).
• Coil Deep Cleaning: We professionally clean the internal evaporator coils, removing mold, bacteria, and deep-seated dust that a filter can’t catch. This drastically improves air quality and energy efficiency.
• Electrical Component Inspection: We check all wiring, connections, and contactors for wear, loose connections, and rust—a critical step for safety.

Upgrade Your Comfort (and Cut Costs!)

If your unit is older, it might be struggling to keep up. Consider a modern energy-efficient upgrade. New inverter technology can maintain consistent temperatures using significantly less electricity, resulting in massive savings on your winter bills.

Book Your Pre-Winter Aircon Service Today

Don’t wait for a freezing night to find out your system is failing. Book your professional air-conditioning service with Trivolt’s expert teams now.