An air conditioner is a crucial component of having a comfortable home. When something goes wrong with it, or it needs maintenance, many homeowners try to service it themselves rather than calling a professional. Unfortunately, this could result in numerous costly problems.
Can I Service My Air Conditioner Myself?
We don’t recommend servicing your air conditioner yourself. Online tutorials are no substitution for high-quality professional services. There are some tasks that homeowners can do themselves, but an experienced technician should handle the majority of the maintenance tasks and all of the AC repairs.
Trying to save money is one of the reasons some homeowners attempt to service the air conditioner themselves. Our maintenance agreement plan features numerous perks, including a discount on the cost of the service call, parts, and labor. You can get the professional service you need at an affordable price and without the risks of doing the work yourself.
What Do Technicians Do During an Air Conditioner Maintenance Appointment?
Our technicians perform a variety of tasks during the air conditioner maintenance appointment to ensure the appliance is working properly and continues to do so. Some tasks include lubricating the components, replacing the filter, checking refrigerant levels, inspecting the electrical connections, and cleaning the condenser coils.
What Can I Do for My Air Conditioner?
Although we replace the filter during our air conditioner maintenance appointment, it must be replaced every two to three months throughout the year. The filter helps keep pollutants, such as dander and pollen, out of the system so it can work efficiently and have a longer lifespan. When it gets clogged by debris, it could result in numerous problems, including high energy bills, reduced airflow, and wear and tear on the system. Changing the filter is a task that’s easy for you to do as long as you have the correct filters available. We can tell you which ones you need for your system.
Looking over your air conditioner on a daily basis is also simple and easy to do. Check that it seems to be operating normally, such as that it’s not leaking, making strange noises, emitting unpleasant odors, or blowing out hot air. You can also clear any debris away from the outside unit.
What Are the Benefits of Hiring a Pro to Service My Air Conditioner?
As tempting as it may be to try to service your air conditioner yourself, hiring an expert to do it instead can make your life much easier and help you save money. Our technicians can handle the repair, installation, and maintenance tasks efficiently and effectively, ensuring your home continues to be at a comfortable temperature. The many benefits of hiring a professional far outweigh the risks of attempting tasks on your own.
Professional Training and Experience
Technicians have the training and expertise necessary to handle various problems with an air conditioner, such as if it won’t turn on or if it’s blowing hot air instead of cold. Our experience allows us to quickly diagnose an issue and come to a resolution to allow for a faster fix.
Professional Advice
Having a professional air conditioning technician that you can turn to when you need advice about your system is invaluable. Rather than having to guess the correct size system you need and what brand and model would be best, you can ask us for advice. We can help you decide what’s ideal for your needs, preferences, and home.
Proper Tools
Our technicians arrive with the proper tools to every job site. They give us the ability to complete tasks of all sizes, from minor repairs to full installations. We use only the highest-quality, durable tools that allow us to get the job done efficiently and effectively.
Many homeowners who don’t have proper air conditioner training or experience don’t have the ideal tools to get the tasks done correctly. Attempting to use the wrong tools for tasks could be dangerous, putting you at risk for severe injuries and potentially damaging the system.
Safety
It’s understandable if a homeowner isn’t unaware of all the safety steps and precautions involved with servicing an air conditioner. However, many things could go wrong, such as electrical shock.
Safety is paramount for every air conditioner maintenance, installation, or repair task. Professional technicians understand and are taught proper safety measures for carefully handling the system. Adhering to extensive yet necessary safety procedures ensures the air conditioner service appointment goes smoothly without any problems or injuries.
Manufacturer Warranty Validity
Homeowners have the best intentions when they want to try to service their air conditioners themselves. However, it could also end up voiding the appliance’s manufacturer warranty. This means the warranty will likely no longer cover repairs or replacements in the future, resulting in you having to pay full price without the coverage. Professional air conditioning service is the best way to continue to keep your manufacturer’s warranty valid.
Time Savings
Professional AC technicians can quickly look at the appliance and understand what it needs, such as if it has to be replaced or will continue to work properly after a specific repair. A homeowner attempting the same task may take much longer to diagnose the issue, develop an appropriate plan, and execute it due to a lack of experience and training. This is time that could be better spent tackling other tasks, spending time with your favorite people, or enjoying some solo quiet moments.
Additionally, the longer the repair task takes from start to finish, the longer it will be that the home won’t have properly working air conditioning. This could be incredibly uncomfortable and dangerous, especially during the summer. It can be particularly hazardous if there are kids, pets, or elderly residents in the home or those with certain health conditions where a working air conditioner is crucial.
Preventing Further Damage
It’s easy to damage an air conditioner further if you don’t have the appropriate experience and training. It can often be more cost-efficient to have a professional repair, install, or maintain the appliance rather than risk attempting to do it yourself. This could worsen the damage accidentally, and then you have to pay more than what you would have in the first place. Our maintenance plan makes it affordable to get the professional air conditioning assistance you require without risking any additional problems.
Peace of Mind
A worthwhile peace of mind comes with knowing that a reliable air conditioning services team correctly takes care of your appliance. You can feel confident that the job will get done properly and promptly and that you can once again have a cool breeze flowing through your home in no time.
Don’t risk servicing your air conditioner yourself. Cool Power LLC in Ronkonkoma, NY offers ductless HVAC services and air conditioning repair, maintenance, and installation. Call us today to schedule a standard or emergency appointment, or you can book a service through our website.
