With technological progression, we now have a vast amount of data available at our fingertips. You can swiftly locate instructions for just about anything in documentation and multimedia. While this sounds delightful and convenient, it is not without consequences. The knowledge gained from the internet isn’t always coming from a credible source. Even when the information is valid, other variables make DIY HVAC restorations and maintenance a sketchy solution. Lancaster Furnace & Air Conditioning would like to go over a few of those variables to help you better recognize the problems that will likely arise.
What Risks Does DIY HVAC Repairs & Maintenance Place on Your Health and Your Home? 
Furnaces, air conditioners, and other heating and cooling equipment require a considerable quantity of electrical power to operate. Any slip-ups created during repair projects run an elevated electrical shock hazard. Moreover, you may cause damage to gas lines or injure yourself with the numerous sharp HVAC elements. I once cut myself on my AC unit, which was solely from trying to move the air conditioner out of storage. Electrical fire is a significant threat brought on by DIY AC restorations. Failing to connect wires appropriately can set your home on fire, a direct and quick-to-rise danger to your home and family. Another problem for you and your environment is the inappropriate conduct with an air conditioner’s refrigerant, containing a dangerous, tasteless, and odorless chemical called freon that influences your air and health to the extreme. Not to mention, refrigerant poisoning is also an urgent condition to be taken seriously.
What is Concerning About Lengthy HVAC Repair/Maintenance?
Another chance you take when participating in DIY HVAC maintenance/repairs is lengthy repair time. Generally speaking, if you are going to do something, do it right initially. The phrase “practice makes perfect” does not pertain to those uneducated in the HVAC field fiddling with their HVAC unit. In this scenario, practice can mean crisis. The longer it takes to obtain a suitably functioning HVAC system, the longer you reside in an uncomfortable atmosphere with inadequate indoor air quality. At the same time, your utility bill will rise drastically from your system’s laborious attempt to maintain a comfortable temperature within your home.
Will I Forfeit My Warranty From DIY HVAC Maintenance/Repairs?
More than likely, you will forfeit your warranty from trying to repair your HVAC unit independently. Most HVAC system contracts require a licensed service technician to make repairs securing a low opportunity for undesirable damage. Even if you’re an impressive handyman/woman, it’s your interest to leave the HVAC restorations to those with the proper schooling and practice. Some warranties may even require you to establish annual maintenance appointments with a licensed service technician, ensuring that your system performs correctly and that nothing needs a repair. Expertise intervention also confirms that you’re overseeing your system correctly rather than waiting on the day it falls apart.
Remember that professional HVAC repair and maintenance gets the job done in less than half the period it would take you while maintaining your safety and warranty. Please do yourself a kindness and leave repair jobs to the professionals; it is consistently the safer choice. If you want to maintain your HVAC system, safer alternatives are attainable to you, such as ensuring your vents and unit are free of clutter and obstacles. Thank you for your time! Call Lancaster Furnace & Air Conditioning today at (740) 625-2320, or schedule an appointment online now by clicking here!
