Today’s homeowners have greater access to information than ever before in human history. If you suspect something is wrong, you can read articles from hundreds of experts with just a quick tap of your fingers on a device you can fit in your pocket! And if you want to learn a new skill for a DIY project, there’s no shortage of how-to videos on the internet.
Here’s the thing, though: some home projects are perfectly reasonable to do yourself. Freshening up a room with a coat of paint, for example, or giving your kitchen a facelift with new cabinet doors—these things don’t come with serious risks. But when it comes to your air conditioner, you need to be more careful. Only trust professionals for AC maintenance and repair. Here’s why.
Your Personal Safety
This should always be your top concern. Don’t take unnecessary risks with your well-being! An AC unit is, first and foremost, an electrical system. Qualified professional technicians have training, work experience, and certifications to be able to work with electricity safely. You do not. It’s all too easy to cause an immediate problem, like electrocution, or a delayed problem, like faulty wiring leading to a fire hazard. Don’t risk it.
Risk to the Air Conditioner
With all that training, HVAC technicians are able to work with the intricate mechanisms and motors of an air conditioner without the risk of damage to the system that you, without any training, could easily cause. A technician can pinpoint the cause of a problem and resolve it smoothly. But a DIY enthusiast might make the problem worse, or even break a different component of the system in the process.
Warranty Considerations
A warranty is an agreement between the manufacturer of an item and the purchaser. It ensures that the manufacturer can be held responsible for certain problems. For example, if a component of your air conditioner had a manufacturing flaw, and needed to be replaced, the warranty would stipulate that the manufacturer will pay for the new component, perhaps even for the labor of replacing it.
However, the agreement also places some responsibilities on the purchaser. In the case of an air conditioner warranty, it’s almost certain that the agreement will be void if anyone attempts repairs without the proper qualifications. Get the most out of that warranty by having only licensed professionals service your system.
AC Maintenance You Can DIY
There are a couple of things you can do yourself, however, to keep your air conditioner in the best possible shape between professional maintenance visits. First, change your air filter frequently. Every month is best during the heat of the summer. Second, keep your indoor unit clean. You can blow dust away with canned air. Finally, keep the outdoor unit clear of plants and debris and rinse it gently with a hose if it gets dirty.
If you’re looking for AC companies in Bossier City, LA to perform top-notch professional AC maintenance and repair, look no further.
Contact us today to discuss AC repair or any other HVAC needs.