If you’ve ever considered doing your own air conditioner maintenance to save money, you’re not alone. While it’s attractive, trying to tune up your own air conditioner could end up costing more money if you make a mistake. Your air conditioner is more complex than it may appear. Even if DIY isn’t your thing, you might be thinking about not scheduling your service appointment to reduce costs. That could also lead to more expensive results. You may not have experienced any issues over the recent months, but things change.
Whether you’re thinking of doing maintenance yourself or skipping it altogether, here are some of the reasons it’s wise to hire an experienced professional to do the maintenance:
- Technicians have the right training: While you can learn a lot about your home’s system through your owner’s guide and the internet, it won’t provide the education a technician gets from certified institutions. Once they’ve completed their training and education, our technicians at Strine's Heating & Air Conditioning are experts in whatever your HVAC system needs. It’s going to save time by doing it right the first time than having to make costly repairs after.
- Technician tune ups are more in-depth: During a maintenance appointment, a HVAC technician checks to make sure everything about your system is in working order. They’ll review your thermostat settings, refrigerant level, electrical and moving components and your system controls. While they’re checking your system, they’ll be on the look out for indications of more serious issues.
- Tune ups can save you money in the long run: You might not be able to recognize the early signs of a problem with your air conditioning. Continuing to run your air conditioner could cause serious damage that means you’ll need a costly repair or replacement down the road. The professionals at Strine's Heating & Air Conditioning can identify issues before they become too serious—reducing your expenses. In addition, maintenance on your system helps it run more efficiently, saving you even more.
But don’t worry, you still have time to have a professional come out for your annual maintenance. Strine's Heating & Air Conditioning is here to help ensure your air conditioner is running as it should. Call us at 717-383-4479 to arrange an appointment with us. We’ll make sure your home stays comfortable all through the warmer months.