If the thought of servicing your air conditioner by yourself has come up, it’s not as uncommon as you might think. While it’s appealing, trying to tune up your own air conditioner may result in more expenses or damage to your system. 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 not scheduling your service appointment to reduce costs. That could be another costly mistake. Maybe you haven’t had any challenges with your system recently, but things change.

Whether you’re considering 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 appropriate 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. Following their education, our technicians at Controlled Comfort HVAC are experts in all things HVAC. It’s much easier to trust their work now rather than having to make an emergency AC repair after some well-intentioned DIY work.
  • Technician tune-ups are more thorough: A qualified technician will understand everything that needs to be addressed during a routine maintenance appointment. They’ll check your thermostat settings, refrigerant level, electrical and moving components and your system controls. As part of the maintenance, they are also on the lookout for any signs of a more serious problem.
  • 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 system could cause serious damage that ends with expensive repairs or even replacement. The experts at Controlled Comfort HVAC can recognize issues before they become too serious—saving you money in the end. Proper maintenance keeps your system running efficiently and helps keep those utility bills lower.

But don’t worry, you still have time to have a professional come out for your annual maintenance. Controlled Comfort HVAC will make sure your system is working appropriately. Give us a call at 224-412-8308 to book an appointment with us. We’ll make sure your home stays comfortable all through the warmer months.