Many people are decent at performing DIY duties around the home. However, when it comes to your HVAC system, it is advised to let the professionals take care of it rather than attempt any DIY HVAC repair yourself. While DIY HVAC repair may seem a good cost saving exercise in the beginning, it can end up with much costlier consequences if not done correctly.
If you have an HVAC problem in St. Louis, and need help correcting a DIY HVAC repair gone wrong, or would rather not take the risk in the first place, contact the heating & air conditioning experts at Galmiche & Sons.
What to Consider Before Attempting DIY HVAC Repair
DIY HVAC repair has many things to consider before you take the risk. A few of these considerations include:
- Safety: If you have no previous experience with HVAC systems, DIY HVAC repairs can be dangerous. What seems like an easy fix can quickly turn significantly more complicated than you first thought. Many systems appear simple by design. Yet, when you get inside, intricate parts are working together and if any of these are not left working correctly, you can find yourself open to a hazardous situation.
- Education: It takes years to become skilled in HVAC system service and repair. Galmiche & Sons has experts who have been in the industry for years. Further, our technicians stay current with each service or repair they perform. Because of the technical nature of HVAC repair, if you try to complete any DIY HVAC repair yourself, you may find you have invalidated any warranty you have.
- Parts and Tools: There are many specialized tools required when performing a service or repair on an HVAC system. These are not available off the shelf and attempting DIY HVAC repair without one can mean damaging internal components. Additionally, if you do find a part that is faulty, you may end up with an HVAC system kept from running while you wait for that part to be ordered. Galmiche has many parts on hand and can save you wait time rather than leaving you waiting for a part you hope is correct. If you find yourself attempting a DIY HVAC repair, you could just as quickly find yourself in a situation where your home is stuck freezing in the winter, or you have no home cooling available during a hot summer.
- Experience: If you are attempting a DIY HVAC repair, you will quickly learn how necessary experience is. Many HVAC systems are unlike any other thing you can have repaired. Depending on the system type, there are various things you can adversely affect within the system.
- Additional Considerations: Other considerations to make when tinkering with an HVAC system are the combination of water and electric, and the potential disaster if these two come together. You’re also dealing with oil or gas, and if you knock a gas pipe without noticing a leak, you can expose yourself and your home to a very dangerous situation.
Learn More About How Galmiche & Sons Can Help Resolve Your DIY HVAC Repair
Galmiche & Sons advises against anyone attempting to perform a DIY HVAC repair. With our affordable rates and in-depth knowledge of all makes and models, you will likely find that we can save you money in the long run. Our heating & air conditioning experts will make sure your HVAC system is running at its most efficient, giving you the peace of mind that your system is in good hands, guaranteed. In the greater St. Louis area, contact us today to help!
