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 machine is more complex than it may appear. 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 also lead to more expensive results. Maybe you haven’t had any challenges with your system recently, but that doesn’t mean it will continue that way forever.

Whether you’re contemplating doing maintenance yourself or skipping it altogether, here are some of the reasons it’s wise to hire an experienced professional to do the maintenance:

• 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 won’t provide the education an expert gets from certified institutions. Once they’ve completed their training and education, our technicians at Assured Appliance & Heating & Air are experts in everything related to heating and air conditioning. It’s going to save time by doing it right the first time rather than having to make costly repairs after.
• 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 review your thermostat settings, refrigerant level, electrical and moving components and your system controls. They are also able to recognize any symptoms of potential issues.
• Tune-ups can save you money in the long run: It’s not always easy for homeowners to understand indications of a potential problem. Continuing to run your air conditioner could cause serious damage that means you’ll need a costly repair or replacement down the road. The experts at Assured Appliance & Heating & Air can acknowledge issues before they become too serious—reducing your expenses. Proper maintenance keeps your system running efficiently and helps keep those utility bills lower.

There’s still time to schedule your annual maintenance appointment. Assured Appliance & Heating & Air is here to make sure your equipment continues to work as efficiently as possible. Give us a call at +1 847-293-0047 to schedule an appointment with us. You can rest easy knowing it’s been professionally maintained and ready to keep you cool.