If you’ve ever considered doing your own air conditioner maintenance to save money, you’re not alone. While it’s tempting, trying to tune up your own air conditioner provides the potential for bigger expenses and errors. Your air conditioner is more complex than it may appear. Even if you aren’t a handyman, you might be thinking about skipping your annual appointment to save some cash. That could also lead to more expensive results. Sure, your unit worked perfectly last year, but that doesn’t mean it will continue that way forever.

Whether you’re thinking of 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 appropriate training: As the internet has given us access to a lot of information and guidance, you probably can’t beat the education a professional gets from certified institutions. After going through their training, our technicians at Tri City Fuel & Heating are experts in whatever your HVAC system needs. It’s much easier to trust their work now rather than having to make costly repairs after.
  • Technician tune-ups are more in-depth: The professionals will take a look at all of the different components during the 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.
  • Tune-ups can save you money in the long run: 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 experts at Tri City Fuel & Heating can acknowledge issues before they become too serious—saving you money in the end. And a properly maintained system will run more efficiently, helping your energy bills.

It’s not too late to schedule your routine maintenance. Tri City Fuel & Heating will make sure your system is working appropriately. Call us at 803-265-4208 to schedule an appointment with us. You can rest easy knowing it’s been professionally maintained and ready to keep you cool.