DIY home repairs are a routine part of life for the average homeowner. Nobody wants to spend unnecessary money, but should your air conditioner be one of the items on your DIY checklist? Hmmm, maybe not….. unless you’re a licensed HVAC contractor like American Air Heating & Cooling. It may be best to leave repairs to the professionals and here’s why:
It Could Be Dangerous for Candler Residents
Air conditioners are powered by electricity. Electrical current can cause serious bodily harm or even death. Even if you’ve take precautions and think you’ve turned off the electricity at the breaker box, electrical power could still be flowing to you’re A/C unit. You could be electrocuted you when you begin to work on your unit.
You Could Cause More Damage
Have you ever tried to fix something only to cause more damage? Now imagine that it’s your air conditioner. If you don’t know what you’re doing, it’s best not to tinker around or you could cause further problems. What could have been a simple fix could lead to a more serious, and much more expensive problem. You may have seen YouTube videos on how to change a capacitor, but if it’s not done correctly you may end up with more than a bad capacitor.
Your Warranty
Whether you have a limited manufacturer’s warranty or purchased an extended warranty, it is likely that neglecting to have your certified HVAC technician perform annual maintenance and repairs could potentially void your warranties.
Neglecting annual maintenance by a professional will lead to unnecessary wear and tear on your unit and a manufacturer will not warranty the equipment unless it has been kept in proper working condition. Annual maintenance is what keeps your unit clean and functioning properly.
Extended warranties function similar to the manufacturer’s warranty. The difference is the repairs MUST be done by a licensed HVAC contractor that is registered to perform the work with the manufacturer. So any repairs and maintenance should be done by your licensed HVAC professional.
Then What Can I Do?
Change your air filters monthly. This cuts down on dust and pollen in your home as well as helps your air conditioner to operate more efficiently.
Keep your outdoor unit clean and free of debris; such as bushes, tree limbs, and leaves. A dirty condenser coil may cause your unit to blow a fuse, potentially cause a refrigerant leak, a fan motor failure, or even cause your compressor to fail.
So, leave your air conditioning and heating system repairs to the experts at American Air Heating & Cooling. Please contact us for information on maintenance and proper service.
You can reach us through our website or call (828)633-4460.
