Have you ever been sitting at home, watching TV, when you notice your living room getting really warm? Or maybe during the winter the second floor of your home never seems to stay heated no matter how many times you reprogram your thermostat? These sorts of occurrences point towards something malfunctioning with your HVAC system. Unfortunately, HVAC system mishaps like these happen. They’re especially common with the changing of the seasons or if your HVAC system is older.
While you may think to investigate the problem yourself and try to fix it, that’s not always the best course of action to take. It seems very tempting to go and tinker with the different parts by yourself and implement DIY repairs. However, doing DIY projects on your HVAC system is not only dangerous to you, but it could cause more problems for your HVAC system that are more costly and time consuming to fix. This article helps you understand all the benefits of hiring professional help when it comes to diagnosing and repairing your HVAC system.
Full Diagnostics and Troubleshooting
One of the biggest reasons why it’s important to hire professional mechanics to service your HVAC system is that you get full diagnostics and troubleshooting. While you may be able to figure out what’s going on with the current issues you have, you never know for sure if that’s the only problem existing.
Technicians have tools and extensive knowledge about all components of your HVAC system which helps them look at all the minor problems and how they pertain to the bigger picture of your whole system. Additionally, they have tons of experience with diagnosing and performing troubleshooting steps. This is really helpful in the case of you not knowing what’s wrong or if they can’t figure it out with their normal testing processes.
After performing these thorough tests and diagnostics, the mechanics will be able to decide on the next course of action to fix the problem(s).
Proper and Long Lasting Fixes
We get it. It’s tempting to try and fix something yourself, especially if you have done it before or you think it’s an easy fix to implement. Although these fixes seem to solve your problem, you never know if they’ll completely fix it or if it’ll be temporary. Additionally, solutions people implement themselves may disable another portion of their system without them even realizing!
This is where professional mechanics come in handy. They’re able to identify the root cause of the problem and implement long-lasting, one-time solutions. This is important from a legal perspective, too. Some HVAC projects require people to get permits or adhere to certain codes. HVAC mechanics have the necessary knowledge of these codes and have access to proper permits so you and your building are in the clear every step of the way.
Safety
Safety should be the number one priority when completing any HVAC project, no matter if it’s a small repair or new installation. As safe as people might think they are when they try making their own repairs, there’s so many things that could go wrong. One little mistake could cost someone their safety and cause injury, which no one wants!
Hiring professional, HVAC certified mechanics to complete your HVAC repairs, installation, or maintenance helps you remain safe throughout the entire process. HVAC technicians have all the necessary knowledge and tools to help keep you and themselves safe when they visit. If injuries were to happen, they’d know exactly what to do!
Additionally, if you try performing your own repairs and installation, you risk making your HVAC system faulty. Faulty HVAC systems by themselves are dangerous and pose a risk to your respiratory health. This is because the lower the air flow you have, the more dust and debris circulates through the air. Who wants that, right?
Timely Repairs
Timely repairs are another thing that professional HVAC technicians offer over your own repairs. They arrive at your building, diagnose the issues with your HVAC system, and work to implement solutions right away. Even if they have to order parts, they’ll be able to provide a reputable timeline as to when those parts come in and when they’ll be installed.
Peace of Mind
One advantage of hiring professional mechanics you might not think about is the peace of mind you get along with the professional services. Even though it feels good to implement fixes by yourself, you never truly know if you solved the problem – or if there are others just out of sight.
Professional HVAC mechanics have all the diagnostic tools and knowledge in the world to figure out everything wrong during their first visit. They fix things fast so you don’t have to take time out of your busy schedule to sit around and fix something yourself!
Knowing your HVAC system is taken care of, no matter commercial or residential, is very beneficial and gives you the peace of mind you need.
Warranties
Many HVAC part manufacturers have warranties for their products after you purchase them. As with many warranties, they come with certain terms and conditions to follow in order to keep that warranty valid.
Many HVAC warranties are roughly five years for all different kinds of products. In certain cases, that warranty can be extended if you officially register the product. When you get new equipment installed, your HVAC technician might be able to register your pieces for you or notify you of any warranties available to you.
Just as there are things that lengthen your HVAC warranty, there are conditions that remove it or lower it. One of the biggest things that voids your warranty is improper installation and maintenance. That’s another reason why it’s super important to hire professional technicians for your maintenance and installation needs. You keep your warranties as long as possible, preventing future headaches down the line!
You Save Money
When you hire properly licensed HVAC technicians to do your services, you have the potential to save tons of money. This may seem counterintuitive, and we get it! How does hiring a professional save money? We’re here to tell you!
As you know by now, self-implemented maintenance or fixes could result in further HVAC problems. It could also result in you not actually fixing what the problem was. Some of the most common HVAC problems result in improper air flow and low air quality. These things can cause health issues and more money to fix if left alone for too long. Hiring a professional takes care of everything, hidden or not, and reduces the risk of health problems or bigger fixes later on.
You’ll also save money on your monthly electric bills. When having a proper technician install your HVAC system, they take precise measurements and make sure to size everything to your building’s needs. You don’t need to worry about getting equipment that’s too big or too small for your building – everything will be just right. Oversized and undersized equipment consumes more energy than you actually need, which can be a big blow to your energy bill.
Do You Need Help With Your HVAC System?
Rowbel Services is here to help you with anything you need. Whether you’re looking for a new installation, minor repairs, or typical maintenance, we provide you with quality, speedy services each time you have us over. Our carefully selected, HVAC certified technicians always put our clients first with accountability and clear communication as top priorities.
Additionally, we provide services to both residential and commercial buildings. Don’t know what services you need? That’s not a problem either! One of our talented technicians arrives on the scene with all the tools and equipment that’s necessary to service whatever needs you have.
We’ve proudly serviced all your metropolitan areas in Virginia and Maryland for numerous years, with tons of 5-star reviews on Google. When you choose Rowbel Services, you get the quality service you deserve from locals that know the area like the back of their hand. We also have the awards that attest to our quality services. If you’re not sure whether or not we can service your area, just shoot us a call. We’ll answer any and all questions you have and point you in the right direction.
The Rowbel Services crew would love to welcome you to our family with open arms. We’re serious about helping anyone and everyone we can. That’s why we offer estimates completely free of charge. Kindly give us a call at 1-877-ROWBEL-1 or shoot us an email at service@rowbelservices.com. If you’re ready to go ahead and schedule that service call, use this link and conveniently fill out all the fields. We can’t wait to hear from you!