If you’ve ever considered doing your own air conditioner maintenance to save money, you aren’t the only one. While it’s appealing, trying to tune up your own air conditioner provides the potential for bigger expenses and errors. Your air conditioner is more complicated than you might think. 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. Sure, your unit worked perfectly last year, but who’s to say it will last.

Whether you’re contemplating doing maintenance yourself or skipping it altogether, here are some of the reasons it’s wise to hire an experienced professional to do the maintenance:

• Technicians have the necessary training: Although we have an abundance of information and helpful tips with the internet, you probably can’t beat the education a professional gets from certified institutions. Following their education, our technicians at West Michigan Heating & Air Conditioning Services are experts in everything related to heating and air conditioning. It’s much easier to trust their work now rather than having to make an emergency AC repair after some well-intentioned DIY work.
• Technician tune-ups are more in-depth: The professionals will take a look at all of the different components during the appointment. They’ll check 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 unit could cause serious damage that ends with expensive repairs or even replacement. One of the experts from West Michigan Heating & Air Conditioning Services can acknowledge issues before they become too serious—saving you money in the end. In addition, maintenance on your system helps it run more efficiently, saving you even more.

It’s not too late to schedule your routine maintenance. West Michigan Heating & Air Conditioning Services is here to help ensure your air conditioner is running as it should. Call us at (616) 319-1436 to schedule an appointment with us. You can rest easy knowing it’s been professionally maintained and ready to keep you cool.