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2020/08/30 09:38 Weather news
The summer heat is severe this year, and it seems that “life is dangerous” every day, and the air conditioners are in full operation day and night. So what is the “life” of the air conditioner? Also, what kind of use should be used daily to extend the shelf life of the product?
We asked Ms. Chikashi Shigemasa, Public Relations Group, Office of Corporate Communications, Daikin Industries, Ltd.
The “life” may be shortened if the product is used under conditions other than the standard conditions of use for the design, or if it is used for purposes other than those intended. Also, the year of manufacture of the room air conditioners is usually shown in the 4-digit year on the machine nameplate on the bottom of the indoor unit. ” (Mr. Shigemasa)
* Standard Terms of Use (Tokyo model)
▼ Assuming a case where the outdoor temperature during cooling is 35 ° C and the indoor temperature is set to 27 ° C, 112 days from June 2 to September 21 and 9 hours per day (1008 hours per year) .
▼ Assuming a case where the outdoor temperature when heating is used is 7 ° C and the indoor temperature is set to 20 ° C, and when it is operated for 7 hours a day (1183 hours a year) for 169 days on 28 from October to April 14.
“ Depending on how long you have been using it, it has become difficult to cool down, you have started hearing unfamiliar sounds, the power cord and plug are abnormally hot, the circuit breaker drops frequently, ――It is possible to have such symptoms.
In that case, to avoid failure or accident, stop using the product, unplug the power cord or turn off the circuit breaker, and then consult the store where you purchased the product for inspection and repair.
The warranty period for domestic air conditioners is one year from the date of purchase and five years for the refrigerant system part. Additionally, room air conditioners have ‘repair performance parts’ necessary to keep the product operating, but please note that the retention period is 10 years after production was discontinued. “(Mr. Shigemasa )
“I think using the air conditioner so it doesn’t overload will lead to its longevity.
If the outdoor unit is exposed to direct sunlight on a hot day and continues to heat up, a heavy load will be applied. Of course, it is designed so that it can work even in high outdoor temperatures, but if you plant a tree about 1m away from the outdoor unit or create a shadow by hanging Yoshishi, the load on the air conditioner will increase. Soften.
Also, to save energy, clean the filter once every two weeks. If the filter is dusty or clogged, it will block the air passage, charge the equipment, and increase power consumption. Also, if the heat exchanger on the back of the filter is dirty, it can cause an unpleasant smell, so if you are concerned, ask a retailer to clean it (Mr. Shigemasa).
The hot summer days will end and next summer will arrive. Is there something to watch out for when we get to next summer?
“Suddenly driving at 100% charge after hot weather can lead to unexpected failures. We recommend that you do a test run when the temperature is relatively low before summer production starts. (Mr. Shigemasa)
So what should we do about the “end of life” air conditioner treatment?
“According to the Appliance Recycling Act, if you dispose of a used air conditioner, you need to pay the recycling fee (recycling fee) and the collection / transportation cost, and then deliver the product to the retail store or local government. .
Consult the store where you bought the air conditioner to be discarded, the store where you want to replace the air conditioner, or the local municipality. ” (Mr. Shigemasa)
A major air conditioner that keeps fighting hot days. We are going to use it comfortably for a long time with frequent cleaning and maintenance without applying an excessive load.
