Beware of the longest service life of air conditioning bracket of 7 years.
According to the introduction of air-conditioning installation technicians, from the experience, the service life of air-conditioning outdoor units is generally around 15 years, and the better one can reach 15 years. However, the service life of the air conditioning bracket is not that long, and the safe service life is about 5 to 7 years. ? In fact, many air conditioners are over-aged, not to mention the quality of external brackets. ?
It is understood that in the last two years, although some air-conditioning manufacturers have issued? Whole machine warranty 10 year? But the slogan is only aimed at some air-conditioning products, and changing the bracket does not belong to the maintenance scope, and there is a charge.
The warranty period of normal air-conditioning products is 3 years for the main engine and 5 to 6 years for the main components. Especially for those products that have reached the aging age, consumers need to pay for troubleshooting and maintenance inspection.
Who is responsible for this problem?
Then, if the air conditioner falls and hits people, who should bear the responsibility? According to the laws of our country, if a building or other facilities and the shelving or hanging objects on the building collapse or fall off or cause damage to others, its owner or manager shall bear civil liability.
However, air-conditioning brackets are generally installed by air-conditioning installation companies. Insiders of air-conditioning enterprises said that under normal circumstances, the bracket will not be broken. Once the bracket is damaged, it is a safety accident, and the installation company bears the responsibility. However, there is no clear stipulation on how to undertake it. ? No one has emphasized this issue before, so the understanding of enterprises and consumers in this regard is rather vague. ? Judging from the current situation, if the air conditioner falls and hurts passers-by, it is generally the consumer who pays the bill.
Installation equipment should be replaced in time.
Household appliance maintenance personnel said that new buildings generally have special reinforced concrete frames to place air-conditioning outdoor units, but most old buildings still use air-conditioning installation racks to fix air-conditioning outdoor units.
According to the Code for Installation of Household and Similar Air Conditioners, the air conditioner mounting bracket clearly stipulates that it should be rustproof. The load is also clearly defined. At present, the service life of this mounting bracket has not been clearly defined, but users are advised to replace or maintain the mounting bracket at the latest 8 years. ? If the installation time is long, it is best to contact the seller or manufacturer for a major inspection of the air conditioning installation bracket. Generally speaking, replacing the mounting bracket is not expensive. ? Consumers had better maintain the air conditioner once a year.
At the same time, consumers should also update the over-age air conditioner in time. It is understood that the Detailed Rules for Safe Service Life of Household Appliances promulgated and implemented in 2009 clearly stipulates the retirement age of household appliances. Among them, the service life of air conditioner is 8? /kloc-0 0 year. The extended service of home appliances will cause many security risks. The safety of household appliances cannot be guaranteed when they are used over age. Consumers should enhance their understanding of the service life of household appliances and always pay attention to their home appliances? Safe shelf life? .