If your heating, ventilation, or air conditioning (HVAC) system breaks down, you might be tempted to repair it yourself, e especially with all of the DIY tutorials at your fingertips. Nonetheless, there are a few things to think about before attempting any DIY repairs or maintenance on your own. Bridgetown Heating & Cooling wants to make sure you understand the dangers of DIY repairs and maintenance so that you don’t risk injury or waste time, energy, and most importantly money.
What Are the Risks of Repairing or Maintaining an HVAC System On Your Own?
Not all homeowners are aware that their HVAC system is a sophisticated machine that needs years of expertise and hands-on training to operate, maintain, and repair. Furthermore, your home’s HVAC system is reliant on electricity to function; if the electrical wiring in your house is misconnected, it can deliver electrical shocks, explosions, or fires. When repairing or maintaining your HVAC system, you’ll need to utilize a lot of strong chemicals. Refrigerants, gasoline, and other combustible fuels are all examples of hazardous materials that may be stored in your air conditioning system. With that in mind, consulting a professional is critical for the health and safety of you and your entire HVAC system.
What Are the HVAC System DIY Financial Risks?
There are several financial risks involved with your HVAC system. This involves deepening the damage that has already been done to your system, lowering its overall energy efficiency, and voiding the manufacturer’s warranty. Another thing to keep in mind is that your HVAC system is linked to other components and parts throughout your home (for example, ducts, vents, and thermostat). As a result, if you damage one component or part of your HVAC system, it could induce harm to another component or even a complete HVAC system failure. On top of that, if you don’t have the necessary equipment and attempt to MacGyver or jerry-rig components together, it might have a detrimental influence on your whole system’s performance. Finally, most warranties require that your HVAC equipment be serviced by a professional. Suppose you’re not a certified HVAC technician and try to repair your residential HVAC system yourself. In that case, you run the danger of voiding its warranty, which will cost you more money in the long run.
What Can You DIY?
We’ve gone through everything that homeowners can’t do with their heating and cooling equipment so far in this blog. However, we’d like to offer additional advice to house owners on what maintenance and repair activities they may perform on their HVAC system. This includes cleaning the outdoor air conditioner is one of the simplest maintenance projects that homeowners can complete themselves. Because it is exposed to the elements, many people overlook it as a component of their HVAC system. To keep your HVAC system in excellent working order, remove leaves, branches, and other debris from the condenser or fan of your Air Conditioner. As a result, this will allow optimal airflow and prevent your A/C condenser or fan from becoming clogged. Another thing homeowners can do on their own is to change the air filters. Our experts suggest changing your air filters at least once every 1-2 months. Making it a simple maintenance task that anybody can accomplish.
Our company’s objective is to guarantee the security of our customers. We understand that reducing heating and cooling costs may be a financial benefit; however, you should know when to call a professional. This blog aims to provide homeowners with information on what they can accomplish themselves and when it’s appropriate to hire one of our specialists.
Do you have issues with your home’s HVAC system repair or maintenance? Perhaps you want assistance scheduling your spring tune-up and check-out. If so, call Bridgetown Heating & Cooling today at (513) 273-1335, or schedule an appointment online now by clicking here!