Whether you like it hot, or you’re that person who insists on emulating the ice age, finding the perfect aircon temperature is an important part of maintaining good vibes in the office.

If your workplace is stuffy, you’ll inevitably get tired quicker. If you manage to find that perfect temperature – we prefer a comfortable, always summery 25 degrees here at 2OV – you’ll reach a zen-like work balance that increases productivity.

Then it’s just a matter of seeing who manages to hang onto the remote, and whether or not the aircon in the office actually functions as it is supposed to.

(We will never again talk of the great aircon malfunction of 2015, when we were plunged into a constant battle against the elements. Alliances were formed and broken, someone was voted out to the sound of conch-blowing, and we were forced to face many demons head-on.)

Clearly, air filtered through an aircon is also better for you than air filtered through the lungs of your colleagues, and there is no doubt that regular maintenance of your air conditioning system helps it to perform at its optimum.

That optimal performance is a good thing for a number of other reasons that you might not have considered. So here they are – the benefits of running a tight ship when it comes to office aircon maintenance:

Reduced Energy Consumption:

Regularly servicing your air conditioning system helps it run more efficiently. Clogged air filters, dirty condenser coils, and other problems mean that the system has to work harder to do its job, thereby using up more energy in the process.

An inefficient air conditioning system is going to increase your energy bill and leave a larger carbon footprint on the environment. Routine service, on the other hand, will translate into savings on your energy bill and on your conscience.

Longer Operational Life:

As with any major appliance, a regular service will extend your system’s operational life. The right amount of care and attention will ensure that you make the most of your air conditioning system. Remember that a single malfunctioning part leads to stress on other components. The sooner you fix it, the better the system will operate overall.

Lower Overall Repair Costs:

We’ve all been there. Your air conditioning system appears to be operating just fine, when, out of the blue, the entire system comes to a halt. Suddenly, you find yourself in need of costly emergency repairs. All too often, these repairs could be avoided through routine service and maintenance.

Better Air Quality:

If you have any doubts as to whether your system is filtering the air in your environment, simply open up the front panel and take a look at the filter.

Unless it’s brand new or has been cleaned very recently, you’ll see a thick, sticky layer of dust built up in the filter. The more dust that accumulates, the less effective your filter is at purifying the air that passes through it.

Regular service ensures that your aircon is working at full capacity and you aren’t breathing dusty, gunky air.

The frequency with which you have your air conditioning system serviced will depend on several factors, including the model, its age and how it’s used.

At FIXITT, they recommend having your unit serviced twice a year, depending on the environment and frequency of use.

FIXITT operates across the entire Cape Peninsula, and their fleet of 10 vehicles cover the Northern and Southern suburbs, the Atlantic Seaboard, and the Winelands.

To get in ahead of the winter rush, you might want to take advantage of their early bird special – R975* for a full service of your aircon unit.,

Just quote 2OCEANSVIBE when you schedule your call-out, and you will also receive an additional 5% discount on your invoice.

Ring 021 699 3153 or 021 811 2233, mail info@fixitt.co.za, or visit fixitt.co.za.

Once that’s sorted, all that’s left to do is settle on a temperature, iron out the office aircon politics, and separate the weak from the herd.

Outwit, Outlast, Outplay.

*includes service sundries, excludes spares and travel.