While basic home maintenance skills make it helpful for DIY projects, there are a few projects that require the skills of a professional. HVAC maintenance and repair is one such area that you shouldn’t do yourself. Below are five reasons to skip DIY HVAC work for your Pace, FL, home and have a professional do it instead.
1. DIY HVAC Voids Your Warranty
An HVAC warranty covers your system in the event of a failure due to a factory defect. However, DIY maintenance and repairs don’t provide proof that a professional serviced your system. Without this proof, a factory won’t honor defect claims.
2. Lack of Experience and Training
It takes an HVAC professional years to become skilled in HVAC service and repair. Without this experience and training, you’re not completely certain about what you’re doing, and you’re not current with HVAC service procedures. Lunsford Air Conditioning and Heating have NATE-certified technicians here to give you the peace of mind you seek.
3. Lack of Special Tools
HVAC systems require special equipment and tools, and the typical household tool kits won’t have those tools. Without the right tools, you risk damaging the internal components and spending extra time and money trying to fix your system.
4. Reduces HVAC Efficiency
An inefficient HVAC system works harder and consumes more energy in an attempt to keep you comfortable. While routine maintenance keeps your system efficient, attempting DIY repairs and maintenance can drastically reduce HVAC efficiency.
5. Safety Issues
Your HVAC system uses high electrical voltage, pressurized natural gas and refrigerant. If you have a refrigerant leak, this impacts your indoor air quality and your health. An experienced HVAC technician knows how to keep themselves safe while servicing your system.
Don’t risk your safety or warranty by attempting to service your HVAC system yourself. Instead, contact Lunsford Air Conditioning and Heating today for all your HVAC maintenance and repair needs.
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