If you’ve considered saving money by performing your own HVAC maintenance, it’s not as uncommon as you might think. While it’s appealing, trying to tune up your own air conditioner may result in more expenses or damage to your system. Your air conditioner is more intricate than many people realize. Even if you aren’t a handyman, you might be thinking about skipping your annual appointment to save some cash. That could be another costly mistake. Maybe you haven’t had any challenges with your system recently, but who’s to say it will last.

Whether you’re contemplating 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 necessary training: Although we have an abundance of information and helpful tips with the internet, it’s not going to have the same impact as the education a technician gets from certified institutions. After going through their training, our technicians at Tri City Fuel & Heating 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 make costly repairs after.
  • Technician tune-ups are more thorough: The professionals will take a look at all of the different components during the appointment. They’ll review your thermostat settings, refrigerant level, electrical and moving components and your system controls. They are also able to recognize any symptoms of potential issues.
  • You can see cost-savings after a professional tune-up: 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 ends with expensive repairs or even replacement. The professionals at Tri City Fuel & Heating 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. Tri City Fuel & Heating will make sure your system is working appropriately. Contact us at 803-265-4208 to arrange an appointment with us. We’ll make sure your home stays comfortable all through the warmer months.