If you’ve ever considered doing your own air conditioner maintenance to save money, it’s not as uncommon as you might think. While it’s appealing, trying to tune up your own air conditioner provides the potential for bigger expenses and errors. Your HVAC system is more intricate than many people realize. Even if DIY isn’t your thing, you might be thinking about not scheduling your service appointment to reduce costs. That could be another costly mistake. Sure, your unit worked perfectly last year, but things change.

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’s not going to have the same impact as the education an expert gets from certified institutions. After going through their training, our technicians at Willco Air Conditioning, Refrigeration & Heating Inc. 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 face other challenges down the road.
• Technician tune-ups are more thorough: During a maintenance appointment, an HVAC technician checks to make sure everything about your system is in working order. They’ll assess 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 unit could cause serious damage , resulting in more expensive repairs or even replacement. The professionals at Willco Air Conditioning, Refrigeration & Heating Inc. can acknowledge 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. Willco Air Conditioning, Refrigeration & Heating Inc. is here to make sure your equipment continues to work as efficiently as possible. Call us at 862-345-6896 to arrange an appointment with us. You’ll be confident knowing your system has your back.