An air conditioner that has not been serviced cools less, runs longer and uses more electricity to do it. With summer temperatures in the twin cities and the cost of every unit on the bill, a yearly service is one of the cheapest ways to cut running costs. Here is what to book, when to book it, and how to tell a service from a repair.
When to service your AC
- Before summer, in March or April: technicians are available and you find faults before the first hot week.
- Mid-season, if it runs all day: offices, shops and rooms with heavy use need a second clean.
- Before winter, for inverter units used for heating: a quick check of the outdoor unit and filters.
What a proper AC service includes
- Cleaning the indoor filters and coil.
- Washing the outdoor unit with a pressure washer.
- Clearing the drain pipe so water does not drip indoors.
- Checking gas pressure and looking for leaks.
- Checking wiring, capacitor and thermostat.
- Running the unit and confirming the cooling.
If a technician only rinses the filters and leaves, that is not a service.
Signs your AC needs repair, not just a service
- It runs but the air is not cold.
- Ice forms on the indoor coil or the copper pipes.
- Water drips from the indoor unit.
- The outdoor unit is noisy or keeps switching on and off.
- The breaker trips when the AC starts.
- Your electricity bill has jumped without a change in use.
The truth about gas filling
An AC does not use up gas the way a car uses petrol. If the gas is low, there is a leak. Topping up without finding and fixing the leak means paying for gas again in a few weeks. Ask the technician to locate the leak, repair it, and then refill to the correct pressure.
Installation matters as much as the unit
A poorly installed AC leaks gas, drips water and wears out early. Good installation means the right pipe length, proper insulation, a firm outdoor bracket, a sloped drain line and vacuuming the system before the gas is released.
Frequently asked questions
How often should an AC be serviced?
Service a home AC once a year before summer. Service it twice a year if it runs most of the day, as in offices, shops and heavily used rooms.
When is the best time to get AC service in Islamabad?
March and April are the best months. Technicians are easier to book, and any fault is found before the first hot week.
Why is my AC running but not cooling?
The common causes are dirty filters or coils, low gas because of a leak, a faulty capacitor or a compressor problem. A technician can check the gas pressure and electrical parts to confirm which one it is.
How often does an AC need gas filling?
A healthy AC does not need regular gas filling. If the gas is low, the system has a leak, and the leak must be repaired before the gas is refilled.
Why is water dripping from my indoor unit?
Water drips when the drain pipe is blocked, the unit is not level, or ice on the coil is melting because of dirty filters or low gas. A full service usually fixes it.
Does Muramat install and repair ACs in Rawalpindi as well?
Yes. Muramat provides AC service, repair, gas filling and installation across Islamabad and Rawalpindi, 24 hours a day.
Book AC service with Muramat
Muramat provides AC service, repair, gas filling and installation for homes and offices across Islamabad and Rawalpindi, 24 hours a day. You get a quote before the work begins.