If the thought of servicing your air conditioner by yourself has come up, you’re not alone. While it’s tempting, trying to tune up your own air conditioner may result in more expenses or damage to your system. Your HVAC system is more complex than it may appear. Even if DIY isn’t your thing, you might be thinking about not scheduling your service appointment to reduce costs. That could also lead to more expensive results. You may not have experienced any issues over the recent months, but who’s to say it will last.

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 right 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 Home Furniture, Plumbing & Heating are experts in whatever your HVAC system needs. It’s smarter to have the work done correctly rather than having to face other challenges down the road.
  • 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: 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 professionals at Home Furniture, Plumbing & Heating can identify 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.

There’s still time to schedule your annual maintenance appointment. Home Furniture, Plumbing & Heating is here to make sure your equipment continues to work as efficiently as possible. Call us at 815-933-8213 to schedule an appointment with us. You can rest easy knowing it’s been professionally maintained and ready to keep you cool.