As the temperatures rises, your air conditioning system becomes essential for keeping your buildings ventilation comfortable. However, waiting until summer to schedule maintenance can lead to serious concerns such as unexpected breakdowns, expensive repairs, and higher energy bills. The best way to avoid these problems is to book your AC service early and help extend the lifespan of your system units for longer.

Warning Signs Your AC Needs Servicing

It is important to stay vigilant and look out for potential signs that your AC units may need some extra attention.

Listed below are a few points that could suggest it may be time for a service:

1. Can you hear unusual noises coming from the unit?
2. Is there an unpleasant/foul smell present when it’s running?
3. Any noticeable moisture leaks dripping?
4. Are you experiencing airflow inconsistency with uneven temperature cooling?
5. Have you been receiving higher than usual energy bills?

If you have answered yes to any of these issues, then booking a service may be necessary to prevent and keep your units in the best condition possible. Many businesses leave these problems unresolved, and this can do more harm than good, such as impacting the air quality and even costing you more money. By detecting these warning signs early by serving major problems can be avoided.

Positive Impacts of Regular AC Maintenance

Ensuring that any AC maintenance issues are addressed and continuously serviced is key to extending the life of the AC units. When introducing the appropriate care this prevents any wear and tear, preventing problems before they occur. Also, Indoor air quality can be improved as higher levels of CO2 pollution or toxic substances contaminate the environment. These units are specially designed with advanced filtration systems which can remove pollen and dust leading to a cleaner atmosphere necessary in upcoming warmer seasons. If units are operating efficiently and well maintained in time this will lead to lower bill costs as well as a reduction in repair costs improving any affordability measures.

The Cost of Reactive Vs Planned Maintenance

How do unplanned failures impact budgets and operations and why planned service leads to predictable performance and spends.

Unplanned AC failures can cause issues on both budgets and day-to-day operations. Emergency callouts, urgent repairs, and potential downtime often come with high costs and business disruption especially in critical environments like offices, schools, or healthcare facilities. These reactive fixes can also lead to temporary discomfort, loss of productivity, and reputational impact if the issue affects building users.

In contrast, planned servicing ensures systems are maintained before issues arise. This proactive approach helps avoid unexpected breakdowns, keeps performance consistent, and allows for maintenance costs to be forecasted and managed within budget. With regular inspections and servicing schedules, you gain greater control over both system reliability and financial planning — making your operations smoother and you spend more predictable.

Unplanned failures often lead to emergency callouts, inflated repair costs, and unexpected downtime. These reactive fixes can disrupt business continuity, affect the comfort of building users, and even damage your reputation — particularly in environments where climate control is business-critical. It also means working with uncertainty, making it harder to forecast costs or plan effectively.

However, planned maintenance delivers consistency and peace of mind. Having regular servicing reduces the risk of breakdowns and ensures systems are performing at their best which naturally leads to extension lifespan of your equipment overtime.

Acorn’s New AC Division

Testimonial from Matt Bull, Key Account Manager, who leads the development and management of our new AC division.

Acorn Testimonial:

“Introducing an Air Conditioning division into our business was a long-awaited move after identifying shortcomings with the existing model of managing our specialist engineers.

The new division will build on and follow the success of other business units that have identified the specialist nature of some trades and the need to self-deliver, all whilst adhering to increasingly strict industry standards.

From the outset, the vision was clear: to expand our capabilities and meet growing client demand for climate control solutions.

Self-delivery being a key driver for the business and ensuring specialist skillsets are retained within Acorn

The new division will strengthen our reputation as a full-service provider. We will be able to deliver high-quality AC installations, maintenance, and repairs with the same reliability and professionalism our clients have come to expect from us.

The feedback so far has been overwhelmingly positive, and we’re proud to now offer a complete HVAC solution under one roof.

This milestone marks a new chapter in our growth, and we’re excited about the opportunities ahead.” – Matt Bull, Key Account Director

The creation of the new dedicated AC division with Acorn addresses key challenges such as changing existing habits of relying on subcontractors and creating a new scalable team to grow within the business. This has many operational load benefits for Acorn and All AC engineers will be up to date with the latest trends and technologies.

 

Why Partner with Us?

Get Summer-Ready with Trusted Experts in Facilities management

When it comes to managing air conditioning systems, especially during the summer warmer months, choosing the right partner can make all the difference. With years of experience working closely with Facilities Management businesses, we understand the importance of responsive and reliable support that aligns with your operational goals. Our team knows how to integrate seamlessly into your schedule, offering expert service that ensures your clients and buildings remain comfortable, compliant, and fully functional.

We pride ourselves on offering flexible and efficient solutions that minimise disruption while delivering maximum performance. From quick turnarounds on maintenance to full system installations, we’re here to help you stay ahead of seasonal demand. As temperatures rise, now is the perfect time to prepare.

Contact us today to schedule a plan with our expert team which ensures that your systems run smoothly whilst meeting any budget expectations.