If the thought of servicing your air conditioner by yourself has come up, you aren’t the only one. While it’s appealing, trying to tune up your own air conditioner could end up costing more money if you make a mistake. Your air conditioner is more complicated than you might think. Even if you don’t know the first thing about air conditioners, you might be thinking about skipping your annual appointment to save some cash. That isn’t a great idea either. Maybe you haven’t had any challenges with your system recently, but things change.

Whether you’re contemplating doing maintenance yourself or skipping it altogether, take a look at some of the benefits with selecting a qualified technician to take a look at your system:

  • Technicians have the necessary training: While you can learn a lot about your home’s system through your owner’s guide and the internet, it’s not going to have the same impact as the education a technician gets from certified institutions. Once they’ve completed their training and education, our technicians at Fire & Ice HVAC are experts in all things HVAC. It’s much easier to trust their work now rather than having to face other challenges down the road.
  • Technician tune-ups are more comprehensive: During a maintenance appointment, an HVAC technician checks to make sure everything about your system is in working order. They’ll check your thermostat settings, refrigerant level, electrical and moving components and your system controls. They are also able to recognize any symptoms of potential issues.
  • You can see cost-savings after a professional tune-up: 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 , resulting in more expensive repairs or even replacement. One of the experts from Fire & Ice HVAC can recognize issues before they become too serious—eliminating extra costs to you. 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. Fire & Ice HVAC is here to help ensure your air conditioner is running as it should. Contact us at 703-595-4157 to arrange an appointment with us. You can rest easy knowing it’s been professionally maintained and ready to keep you cool.