Insurance Journal (4th Quarter 2018)
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Health Corner<br />
Rana Naveed ur Rehman<br />
MBA (HRM), Cert CII (UK)<br />
Assistant Vice President (Health)<br />
East West <strong>Insurance</strong> Co. Ltd<br />
Household<br />
Emergencies<br />
(Part-5)<br />
In my previous article, I have<br />
covered the gas leak related<br />
household emergencies. In this<br />
part, I will cover the airconditioning<br />
and central-heating<br />
s y s t e m p r o b l e m s r e l a t e d<br />
household emergencies.<br />
Air-Conditioning Problems:<br />
There are two main types of air<br />
conditioning i.e. central systems<br />
and single-room units. Both<br />
circulate clean air that is cool in the<br />
summer and warm in the winter.<br />
P r o b l e m s w i t h c e n t r a l a i r<br />
conditioners are generally best<br />
dealt with by an air-conditioning<br />
specialist but you can usually<br />
perform basic maintenance of<br />
room units yourself, such as<br />
checking thermostat settings,<br />
cleaning the filter, repositioning<br />
the sensor, and cleaning the<br />
condenser.<br />
Inefficient Air Conditioner<br />
1. Reset Thermostat<br />
If the air conditioner is switched<br />
on but the fan is not blowing,<br />
check the temperature setting on<br />
the thermostat. If the thermostat is<br />
set too high for the current<br />
conditions, the air conditioner will<br />
not be stimulated to operate. Reset<br />
t h e t h e r m o s t a t t o a l o w e r<br />
temperature. The fan should start<br />
to work right away.<br />
2. Remove Filter<br />
If the fan is working efficiently but<br />
the room or house is still too warm,<br />
the filter may need either cleaning<br />
or replacing (depending on the<br />
type of air conditioner).<br />
For a central system, ask an airconditioning<br />
specialist to clean or<br />
replace the filter, as appropriate.<br />
Whereas, for a room unit, unplug<br />
the unit at the wall. Remove or lift<br />
up the front panel, depending on<br />
the design, and remove the filter.<br />
3. Clean Filter<br />
Clean the filter with some warm<br />
water containing a mild detergent,<br />
then rinse it in clean water and dry<br />
it thoroughly. Replace the filter<br />
and turn the unit back on.<br />
4. Install New Filter<br />
If your unit has a disposable filter,<br />
check its condition. If it has turned<br />
black, is warped or has holes in it,<br />
then it needs replacing. Remove<br />
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