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 could end up costing more money if you make a mistake. Your air conditioner is more complex than it may appear. Even if you don’t know the first thing about air conditioners, you might be thinking about postponing your yearly appointment to avoid the extra cost. That could also lead to more expensive results. You may not have experienced any issues over the recent months, 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 necessary training: While you can learn a lot about your home’s system through your owner’s guide and the internet, you probably can’t beat the education an expert gets from certified institutions. Once they’ve completed their training and education, our technicians at Wallpe Heating & Cooling are experts in all things HVAC. It’s going to save time by doing it right the first time rather than having to make costly repairs after.
• Technician tune-ups are more in-depth: During a maintenance appointment, an HVAC technician checks to make sure everything about your system is in working order. 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.
• Professional tune-ups can save you money: You might not be able to recognize the early signs of a problem with your air conditioning. Continuing to run your system could cause serious damage that means you’ll need a costly repair or replacement down the road. The experts at Wallpe Heating & Cooling can acknowledge issues before they become too serious—reducing your expenses. In addition, maintenance on your system helps it run more efficiently, saving you even more.

But don’t worry, you still have time to have a professional come out for your annual maintenance. Wallpe Heating & Cooling is here to make sure your equipment continues to work as efficiently as possible. Call us at 812-663-7252 to schedule an appointment with us. We’ll make sure your home stays comfortable all through the warmer months.