If you’ve considered saving money by performing your own HVAC maintenance, you aren’t the only one. While it’s appealing, trying to tune up your own air conditioner may result in more expenses or damage to your system. Your machine is more complicated than you might think. Even if you aren’t a handyman, you might be thinking about postponing your yearly appointment to avoid the extra cost. That could also lead to more expensive results. Maybe you haven’t had any challenges with your system recently, but things change.

Whether you’re contemplating doing maintenance yourself or skipping it altogether, check out the benefits of hiring a professional to check out your machine before you make a decision you could regret:

• Technicians have the appropriate training: As the internet has given us access to a lot of information and guidance, you probably can’t beat the education an expert gets from certified institutions. Following their education, our technicians at Childress Heating & AC are experts in whatever your HVAC system needs. It’s smarter to have the work done correctly rather than having to make costly repairs after.
• Technician tune-ups are more thorough: A qualified technician will understand everything that needs to be addressed during a routine maintenance appointment. They’ll assess your thermostat settings, refrigerant level, electrical and moving components and your system controls. They are also able to recognize any symptoms of potential issues.
• Professional tune-ups can save you money: A professional will have an easier time looking for any potential issues. Continuing to run your system could cause serious damage , resulting in more expensive repairs or even replacement. The experts at Childress Heating & AC can identify issues before they become too serious—eliminating extra costs to you. And a properly maintained system will run more efficiently, helping your energy bills.

It’s not too late to schedule your routine maintenance. Childress Heating & AC will make sure your system is working appropriately. Call us at 540-675-4306 to book an appointment with us. You can rest easy knowing it’s been professionally maintained and ready to keep you cool.