Air conditioner repairs can be costly, so you may be tempted to save some money by trying to fix your air conditioner yourself. However, air conditioners are complex machines with numerous moving parts and intricate circuitry.
Here are a few impo...
Air conditioner repairs can be costly, so you may be tempted to save some money by trying to fix your air conditioner yourself. However, air conditioners are complex machines with numerous moving parts and intricate circuitry.
Here are a few important reasons why you should leave air conditioner repairs to professionals.
It’s Safer Than Fixing It Yourself
If you’re not a trained electrician, you run the risk of electrocution when you begin digging into an electrical appliance such as an air conditioner. Air conditioners consume a lot of power — between 220 and 240 volts — and that’s enough electricity to kill you. Do you really want to take the chance just to save a few dollars?
Besides electricity, air conditioners also pose environmental hazards. Refrigerant is a dangerous substance to you and the planet. Most provinces legally allow only trained, certified technicians to handle and dispose of refrigerant.
In Alberta, you must have a certificate recognized by Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training or be a registered apprentice to install, maintain, repair or overhaul residential air conditioning systems.
You May Void the Warranty
Warranties often stipulate that only certified technicians may conduct repairs and even certain types of maintenance tasks. If you try to repair the unit yourself and something goes wrong, the manufacturer may void the warranty. In this case, you’ll end up paying for the repair or to replace the appliance altogether.
Professionals Have All the Parts
Air conditioners have many components, and you may not have the correct piece on hand. Professional HVAC technicians, however, are equipped with the correct tools and parts to fix any make of air conditioner. We usually just need to walk out to our truck to get the parts we need.
It’s Faster Than You Think
You may think you’re saving time by repairing an air conditioner yourself, but many repair companies have 24-hour emergency response programs that ensure your unit is working again in a matter of hours, not days. Do you think you can repair your AC unit that quickly?
Contact Us for Your Air Conditioner Repair in Edmonton
The professional HVAC technicians at Modern Air & Water are here to help you with your air conditioner maintenance and repair. If your AC unit breaks down, you won’t have to wait long to get it fixed, thanks to our emergency air conditioner repair service.
Additionally, consider ModernCare, a planned maintenance program that helps prevent emergencies in the first place.
