Air conditioning maintenance in the Algarve, what to know before summer

In the Algarve, air conditioning units run for long months with barely a break. When summer arrives, it's also when most breakdowns happen, precisely when you can least afford to be without cooling.

Preventive maintenance, done before the intense heat arrives, greatly reduces the risk of the unit failing on one of the busiest days. At that point, response times tend to stretch out, simply because demand for support is higher.

Typical maintenance includes cleaning the filters and the indoor and outdoor units, checking refrigerant gas levels, inspecting for leaks and confirming that the condensate drain isn't blocked. A dirty filter alone can significantly reduce the unit's efficiency and increase energy consumption.

Signs that your air conditioning needs attention before summer include unusual noise on startup, air coming out with a musty smell, visible dripping from the indoor unit, or noticeably slower cooling than the previous year.

We recommend scheduling air conditioning maintenance before the period of greatest use. Albuservice serves Albufeira and the locations covered by its service area.