Melbourne is famously known as the city with four seasons in one day. You can wake up in the morning with the temperature in the low teens, and by lunchtime it can be mid to high twenties. That’s why split systems are so good. One temperature control unit, mounted on the wall, one control to set your home to being warm in the morning and cooler in the afternoon. They are quiet, efficient, and economical to run. What could go wrong?
Quite a few things, it seems. Like all mechanical systems with moving parts, if you don’t maintain and keep your split system clean, you can encounter a range of problems. There are common issues all year round, and ceratin seasonal problems that show up insummer.
Templestowe Heating & Cooling are the people you can call if you experience any of the following problems we’re going to lay out for you in this article. We can keep your split system running smoothly and coolly during the summer months so you don’t have to sweat it out.
What is a Split System
A split system is a very popular air conditioning system in Australia. It consists of two main components an indoor unit which is a fan and evaporator, and an outdoor unit which is a compressor and condenser. These two systems, which are ‘split’, are connected by refrigerant pipes.
Where ducted systems are designed to heat or cool whole houses, a split system is designed to affect a single room. This can save on power bills as you’re only cooling the rooms in your home that you use the most.
Typically mounted on the wall, they are quiet to run, easy to install and use and are often reverse-cycle which means heating and cooling from the one unit.
Common Summertime Problems and How to Prevent Them
Common problems that can affect your split system during summer can reduce airflow and keep your home warmer for longer. Alongside a scheduled service, some simple preventative measures can keep your home cool and comfortable longer.
Clogged or Dirty Air Filters
Particulates in the air build up in your filter over time. The more clogged your air filter becomes the more restricted your air blow becomes. This can make your split system work harder, or freeze up or fail to cool your home properly.
How to prevent this. Clean your filters with warm water and soap and allow to completely dry before reinserting into the split system, every 2-3 months. Or replace them when they’re too dirty to clean.
Frozen Evaporator Coils
If there is restricted airflow to the coils or you have a low level of refrigerant, then the indoor unit of your split system may freeze.
How to prevent this. Keep your air filters clean and have a technician check the levels of your refrigerant before each summer.
Overheating Outdoor Unit
Dirt and debris around the outdoor unit can block air intake, or block the heat dissipation unit. This can overheat the system and cause it to shut down.
How to prevent this. Keep the area around the outdoor unit clean and free of sticks and leaves and other debris. Wash debris off the condenser coils with a gentle hose.
Not Cool Enough or Poor Airflow
Extreme temperatures or humid conditions can lead to the unit to struggle to make you feel comfortable and cool inside your home.
How to prevent this. Close off any unused rooms in your house so you’re not overtaxing your unit to cool too much space than what is being used. Use curtains to block any direct sunlight to help bring the temperature in your home down.
Musty Odours or Mould Growth
High humidity or blockages in your drainage hoses can promote the growth of mould. This causes a musty odour, and the odour would get blown around your house, and mould spores, which is not healthy for you.
How to prevent this. Clean the drainage lines regularly. Check your filters and other parts of your split system and wash them thoroughly.
Thermostat Issues
Faulty sensors can cause your split system to malfunction, produce the wrong temperature, or run continuously day and night, cranking up your power bills.
How to prevent this. Check the batteries in your remote control. Manually check what mode your unit is in. If all else fails, call Templestowe Heating & Cooling to check the electronics of your system and give it a service.
General Maintenance Tips
To keep your home cooler more efficiently, close doors to rooms that aren’t being used and close curtains to stop direct sunlight from streaming in through your windows. The higher the inside temperature of your home the harder your split system needs to work to bring the temperature down.
Keep your outdoor unit shaded if you can. This can prevent overheating of the outside unit and help increase the lifespan and cooling performance.
Finally, always schedule a professional service annually, before summer. It’s best to have your unit checked and working before the first hot days of summer hit. You don’t want to be stuck inside a sweltering home with a faulty split system.
If you have a split system in Balwyn or want a split system installed in Box Hill, Templestowe Heating & Cooling has been happily heating and cooling Melbourne since 1962. We work with well-known brands such as Daikin and Fujitsu, and our technicians can both install and service industry-leading split systems.
Call us today on 03 9852 2335 to talk about making your home cool in summer and warm in winter.
FAQ
Q: What brands of split systems does Templestowe Heating & Cooling supply?
Templestowe Heating & Cooling deals only with market-leading manufacturers. Brands they work with include Mitsubishi Electric, Daikin, Samsung, Fujitsu, LG, Panasonic, Toshiba, and Haier, among others. They are also Mitsubishi Electric Diamond Dealers and a Preferred Daikin Dealer.
Q: Does Templestowe Heating & Cooling use subcontractors for split system installation?
No. All installations are performed by their in-house experts, giving customers complete confidence in the quality of the work.
Q: Does Templestowe Heating & Cooling handle split system repairs as well as installations?
Yes. Sales, installation, service, and repair are all handled in-house, meaning customers have a single, trusted point of contact for everything from purchasing a new unit to ongoing maintenance and fault repairs.
Q: Which areas does Templestowe Heating & Cooling service for split systems?
Based in Templestowe, the team assists families in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs and beyond. Whether in Balwyn or Box Hill, Toorak or South Yarra, they can come to you for split system servicing, repairs, and maintenance. They also cover areas including Doncaster, Eltham, Kew, Hawthorn, and many more.
Q: Is Templestowe Heating & Cooling accredited to carry out split system installations?
Yes. Templestowe Heating & Cooling is fully insured and accredited, holding registrations with the Victorian Building Authority (VBA: 118484), Energy Safe Victoria (REC: 30245), and the Australian Refrigeration Council (RTA: AU58845).
Q: What other heating and cooling products and services does Templestowe Heating & Cooling offer?
Templestowe Heating & Cooling offers a wide range of products and services including split systems, multi-head split systems, bulkhead air conditioning, ducted refrigerated cooling, gas ducted heating, and evaporative cooling. They also provide full after-sales service, installation, repairs, and maintenance
Q: What industries does Templestowe Heating & Cooling cater to?
Templestowe Heating & Cooling serves a broad range of customers including homeowners, schools, restaurants, real estate agents, hospitals, builders, and nursing homes. They are also the preferred heating and cooling provider for Austin Hospital.
Q: Does Templestowe Heating & Cooling have a showroom?
Yes. Templestowe Heating & Cooling has a local showroom located at 2–4 Templestowe Road, Bulleen, Victoria 3105, where customers can view products and speak with the team in person.
Q: What are Templestowe Heating & Cooling’s trading hours?
The team is available Monday to Friday from 9:00am to 6:00pm, and Saturday from 9:00am to 1:00pm. They are closed on Sundays.
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