An air conditioning unit is a vital cooling system at home that can provide the family with a cozy atmosphere and cooling comfort. As the AC unit runs and operates regularly, especially during summer, it is subjected to wear and tear. Eventually, you’ll start noticing some annoying sounds, inconsistent cooling distribution, and overall poor performance. 

When one or some of these occur, you have two routes to take—perform do-it-yourself (DIY) repair or leave it to the professional. The question is, which will you choose? Here’s our guide:

DIY AC check and repair

It’s shown lately that more and more people are taking the DIY route as far as AC repair is concerned. All they need are a few working tools, some technical skills, and a guide from YouTube. Doing this can help you save on an otherwise costly professional repair. Here’s when to perform DIY AC repair:

• Easy AC checks: There are some parts and components that you need to check if you notice some issues with your AC unit. These include the circuit breakers (if the unit receives electrical power), vents in the house (if they are unobstructed), air filters (if they’re clean), and condenser coils (if they aren’t clogged). Most of these simple DIY tasks entail simple cleaning and maintenance.

• Minor repairs: Apart from cleaning, there are simple repairs that you can perform. These include working around electrical parts, activating programmable thermostats, and putting the components in their proper places. However, if the AC still doesn’t work after the minor repair, you know what to do.

Professional AC repair and maintenance

First off, leave the repair to the experts if you’ve performed some of the steps above, and the AC unit still has some issues. In fact, it’s better to seek professional help and assistance if you aren’t that skillful if you don’t want your AC to get worse or damaged. Here’s when to contact a certified technician:

• Safety issues: If it’s something that would compromise your safety and that of your family, then you better call a certified technician. For one, you can cause serious damage to the AC parts and components. Two, you’ll just waste your time and energy if you tackle the problem on your own. Finally, your unit might explode that can risk your safety.

• Ongoing service agreement: If you have a service agreement with the manufacturer or an HVAC company, why not take advantage of its professional repair services? Know that most HVAC companies do offer ongoing maintenance plans to keep your system efficiently working.

Conclusion

The average homeowners can check and fix some common “low cooling” and “no cooling” AC situations. You can definitely take the DYI route as long as you know what you’re doing and have some technical skills in fixing the AC system. However, nothing beats the knowledge, skills, level of expertise, and the track record of experiences of a professional technician. They will be able to address any AC issues and ensure that your unit is running with optimal performance and efficiency.

We are an expert in AC repair, AC installation, and indoor air quality in the Tampa Bay area. If you need a professional and certified technician, get in touch with us today to see how we can help!