Dangers of Trying to Repair Your Own Heat Pump

Heat pumps are complex machines that have many moving parts and potentially dangerous electrical connections. Only a trained professional service technician should work on your heat pump at your home in Ponte Vedra, FL. Read on to learn about some of the dangers involved in DIY heat pump repair.

You Could Hurt Yourself

Your heat pump contains refrigerant that could be dangerous if you accidentally release it. While only mild harm would result from a spill on your skin or breathing near an open container, inhaling refrigerant deeply can cause serious respiratory problems. That makes fixing HVAC systems a job for professionals.

You Could Break Something

Unless you have the right kind of training, you could not only break something on your heat pump but also make it inoperable. Repairing a heat pump is not doable simply from watching online videos.

You need to entrust heat pump repairs to a service technician who has the requisite training and certification. If you break your heat pump during a DIY repair attempt, your homeowner’s insurance policy may not cover the damage.

You Could Void Any Warranty

Many people purchase extended warranties with their HVAC systems, including heat pumps. If you try to fix your heat pump yourself, you could very well void the warranty you bought and the manufacturer’s warranty. That means that not only will you no longer have a warranty, but you’ll also have to pay a professional to come out and fix your heat pump anyway.

Our service technicians have the right kind of training and certifications to fix your heat pump quickly and safely. We’ve been doing this work for decades, and the Better Business Bureau has issued us accreditation and an A+ rating. When you need preventive maintenance for your heat pump, call Cool R Us, Inc A/C & Heating to set up an appointment.

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