When a problem arises with your home’s HVAC system, you likely want to get the problem resolved as soon as possible to restore your home to a comfortable temperature. With this need in mind, you may attempt to perform repairs on the system yourself. You should never try to repair your home’s HVAC system yourself as doing so is dangerous and otherwise problematic in a variety of ways.
Fire Hazard
Your home’s HVAC system is connected to the electrical system. Amateur work could lead to overloading the electrical system, damaging an electrical cord or other such problems. These issues could cause a fire to start. A fire could happen as you’re trying to repair the unit, or the dangerous effects of DIY work might not manifest until some time later.
Electrocution
Exposure to your home’s electrical system could also mean that you’re at a risk of electrocution. While you might feel assured that you’ve cut off power to your house, the only safe option is to hire professionals to do the work.
Explosion Risk
Working with your home’s HVAC system independently could also result in an explosion. A gas leak, for example, could be causing the current malfunctioning, and the unit could explode while you’re trying to work on it. You might also damage the unit in a way that leads to an explosion later on.
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
As you’re attempting to repair the system, you might make a move that accidentally releases carbon monoxide into the home. This issue is another one that could happen immediately or as time goes on. Carbon monoxide could already be leaking out of the system, with your proximity to the unit putting you at further risk.
Harm to Loved Ones
While you’re attempting to repair the system, you might leave parts of the unit exposed or dangerous tools lying around. Your children or pets could touch the exposed elements or pick up a tool, leading to dangerous or fatal consequences.
Physical Damage
You also may not know how to properly reach the malfunctioning components of the HVAC system or how heavy parts of the unit can be. In an effort to bend, twist and lift to resolve the problem, you could end up seriously hurting yourself.
Damage to the Unit
While the risk to your personal safety is the main reason why you should not attempt HVAC repairs by yourself, you could also damage the unit. Some people try to repair their home’s HVAC system themselves because they are hesitant about the costs of professional work. However, if you damage the system’s components, you’re going to have to pay a professional to resolve that issue and the original problem. You could very well end up paying more than you would have if you had just called a professional in the first place.
Voided Warranty
Your system’s warranty might forbid DIY solutions. By attempting to repair the unit yourself, you could end up voiding the warranty, which would mean that you need to pay for any professional repairs out of pocket.
Failure to Meet Safety Codes
Even if you’re aware that safety codes governing your home’s HVAC system exist, you’re unlikely to have the expert knowledge needed to ensure that the work is done in alignment with the regulations. In fact, amateur work could even lead a system that is currently in code to become out of compliance. If you try to sell the house, you could run into problems and have to pay to get the work done up to code.
Instead of attempting to perform the work yourself and potentially causing major damage, leave the job to Swiss Air Heating & Cooling, LLC in O’Fallon. With more than 30 years of experience, our team knows how to repair or replace your home’s HVAC system in a safe and efficient fashion. We offer a full range of home heating and cooling services, including maintenance and installation as well. We also provide plumbing services, such as work on water heaters, and we can conduct an indoor air quality check in your home too.
Our service area includes O’Fallon and many of the surrounding communities, such as Moscow Mills, Cool Valley and Saint Albans. Make sure to check out our current specials. For example, we offer maintenance solutions and financing plans. To book repairs, replacements or other services, contact Swiss Air Heating & Cooling, LLC today.
