As per “Green Building Regulations and Specifications Practice Guide – Dubai 2011” Ventilation and air conditioning equipment in UAE’s buildings has been shown to account for up to 60% of the total energy consumed in buildings.

“U.S. Dept. of Energy” study says that by switching to high-efficiency air conditioners and taking other actions to keep your home cool, you could reduce your energy use by 20% to 50%. You can reduce air conditioning energy use by 20-50 percent by switching to high-efficiency air conditioners and taking other actions to lower your home cooling costs (see energy calculation sheet for savings)

In most modern residential and commercial buildings, air conditioning (AC) is essential for creating a comfortable environment. But if you want to minimize your costs and carbon footprint it’s vital to keep your system in good working order. Here are some of the top reasons why.

Reduced Efficiency: A poorly maintained system will tend to be much less efficient than it should be. Blocked filters, dirty condenser coils, and leaky ducting all mean your AC will have to work that bit harder to achieve the same temperature. And when your system is working harder that means it’s using more electricity, which is bad for your energy bills and the environment.

Cheaper to Maintain than Repair: Most maintenance issues are relatively minor. Cleaning a dirty coil or blocked filter is not particularly expensive or time-consuming. But the longer you leave these little problems unattended, the more strain it’s putting on your whole climate control system. Ultimately, this can lead to parts breaking and that’s where things start getting expensive, fast.

Gas Leaks: Most air conditioning systems rely on refrigerant gases such as perfluorocarbons (FCs) and hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) for cooling. Modern systems tend to have welded joints, reducing the risk of gas leaking out, but older systems are often bolted together. This means joints can come loose over time allowing the refrigerant to escape.