Filters
Remove only as directed by the manufacturer, wash if suitable, and let them dry fully before refitting.
Free two-minute spring check
Is your air conditioner ready for the first hot day?
Spring cleaning usually covers the room. This check covers the appliance that will recirculate that room's air all summer.
- Get an instant readiness score.
- Know what you can safely check yourself.
- Download the printable Spring Air-Con Checklist.
Look beyond the filter.The visible check takes less than two minutes.
No tools requiredStart with safe visual and performance checks.
Instant resultSee the next sensible step for your system.
Built for springCheck it before summer demand and heavy use arrive.
Spring Air-Con Ready Check
Answer seven simple questions
Choose the answer that best matches the system today. This is a maintenance guide, not a diagnosis.
What the checklist covers
A practical reset before summer
Visible internals
Use a torch to look past the filter for obvious dust or dark buildup. Do not dismantle live electrical equipment.
Startup smell
Note whether a musty odour appears when the unit first starts and whether it returns after filter cleaning.
Airflow
Compare airflow across the outlet and note weak sections or a noticeable change from previous use.
Drainage
Look for dripping, staining or water where it should not be. Switch the system off if water is near electrical parts.
Service history
Record the last professional clean so the next decision is based on history rather than guesswork.
Why the filter is only the start
What you see outside may not show the condition inside
