The home handyman (or woman) has discovered that they can successfully take on tasks around the home that in the past were often handled by trade professionals.
In the past a leaky toilet meant a call to a plumber. Now local home improvement stores carry a full line of replacement parts and offer advice and even full blown classes on plumbing repair.
With DIY being so popular have you ever wondered why it is that you never see air conditioner parts carried in a local Lowes or Home Depot store?
Many air conditioners are on the roof of the home and that roof is from twenty to forty feet in the air. It may be perched on a roof that is steeply sloped. The air conditioner is powered by 220 to 240 volts AC and at very high amperage (usually 60amps). There are many different brands and models on the market. Even the same models will have variations (based on when and where the unit was manufactured).
Would a local store want to take on that “stocking” and training task? Would they get in trouble if someone that they instructed in AC Repair fell off their roof?
Yes, the Internet offer advice on DIY AC Repair. But, can you trust the information to be correct and up-to-date? What about the new EPA regulations on Freon recovery?
Do you want to be on your roof, 20 plus feet in the air? When it is 110 to 120 degrees Fahrenheit up there? Where you could get an electrical shock that would likely be fatal? How will you know where to start your diagnosis of the problem? A dead AC unit can have many, many causes.
Are you sure you flipped off the right circuit breaker? Sure, if it was marked right in the first place. On my house it wasn’t. The AC and electric stove were switched.
Have you read the right book? Do you have the correct test equipment and tools?
Sometimes it is best to start by calling the professionals to do the job right the first time. It will be cheaper if I’m fixing just the part that broke. It will cost more if I have to fix what you broke while trying to figure out what was wrong with your air conditioner.
Doing the DIY projects around your house is usually a great idea. Doing a DIY repair on your air conditioner isn’t ever a good idea.
Looking for fast and fair Air Conditioning Repair? Aaron’s Mechanical Services wants you to stay cool and comfortable all year. Most important we want you to spend the least amount of money possible while you stay comfortable. If your air conditioning system or HVAC unit needs service or replacement please think of us and call at 623-388-4436 and we will come to you and solve your air conditioner’s repair needs.
Presented by;
Aaron’s Mechanical Services
623-388-4436
info@aaronsmechanicalservices.com
http://aaronsmechanicalservices.com
This blog is quite informative and includes many tips that you can follow to maintain your AC for a long time. Encore Heating and Air provide all the services of AC service in Chaska, MN, at reasonable rates.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing this helpful post. I agree that performing DIY on AC is never a good idea. We should always contact professionals for AC repair in Carrollton, TX.
ReplyDelete