Suppose your heating, ventilation, or air conditioning system breaks down. In that case, you might be tempted to try to repair it yourself, especially with the “Do-It-Yourself” trend. However, there are several things to think about before attempting DIY repairs or maintenance on your own. As your local and trusted HVAC contractor, Blue Ash Furnace & Air Conditioning would like to highlight the risks of DIY repairs or maintenance so that you don’t make a costly mistake.
What Are the Actual Risks of HVAC System Repair or Maintenance?
The first thing we’ll address is your HVAC system, which is a complicated machine that takes years of experience and hands-on training to master. Because your HVAC system needs electricity to function, it is connected to your house’s electrical wiring, which might result in electrical shocks or fires if done incorrectly. Secondly, because the functioning of your HVAC system is mainly dependent on the usage of many powerful chemicals (ex: refrigerants and other flammable fuels), an amateur attempt may become fatal. Furthermore, gas lines, explosions, and fires are all potential dangers. Moreover, some HVAC upkeep may necessitate climbing into attics or roofs, resulting in a terrible fall that could potentially become fatal.
What Are HVAC System DIY Financial Risks?
There are several financial hazards associated with your house’s HVAC system. This includes worsening the damage that has been done to your system, reducing its overall energy efficiency, and voiding your manufacturer’s warranty. Also, don’t forget that if you damage one component or part of your HVAC system, it might harm another component or, worse, a complete HVAC system failure.
Additionally, 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 entire system’s performance. Furthermore, most warranties require that a professional maintain your HVAC equipment. If you’re not a certified HVAC technician and try to repair your residential HVAC system yourself, you run the danger of voiding its warranty, which will cost homeowners thousands of dollars in unnecessary repairs or the investment in a new residential HVAC system.
What Can You DIY?
We’ve gone through everything that homeowners can’t do with their heating and cooling equipment in this blog so far, but we’d want to clarify what homeowners can do. This includes cleaning the outdoor air conditioner is one of several simple maintenance projects that homeowners may complete on their own. Since this HVAC system component is outside, homeowners can remove branches, leaves, and other debris. This will prevent your Air Conditioner condenser or fan from becoming clogged. Another thing homeowners can DIY regarding their home’s HVAC system is changing the air filters. Again, this is a simple maintenance task that you can do yourself. Nonetheless, our Blue Ash Furnace & Air Conditioning professionals advise homeowners to change their HVAC filter at least every 30 to 60 days, depending on the season.
Our ultimate goal is to ensure the safety of our customers. We understand that saving money on home appliance upkeep may be helpful; nevertheless, you should also know when to hire a professional. We hope this article will assist homeowners in determining what they can do and when it is best to call the experts. Do you have questions about repairing or maintaining your home’s HVAC system? Or do you need to schedule your spring tune-up and check-out? If so, call Blue Ash Furnace & Air Conditioning today (513) 216-5664, or schedule an appointment online now by clicking here!