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5 Dangers of Repairing Your Own New Orleans, LA Heat Pump

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Sometimes, it’s tempting to repair your heat pump yourself if it doesn’t seem like a significant issue. However, there are many risks in doing so. These issues can range from performance to safety concerns and more. Consider these five dangers of repairing your own New Orleans, LA heat pump.

1. Potential Injury or Property Damage

Heat pumps draw a lot of power and have even more powerful fan motors to move air. Attempting a repair without proper training can risk severe electrical shock or other injuries. Also, failing to follow the proper steps may lead to an electrical short and can cause a fire.

2. Reduced System Efficiency

When performing a heat pump repair, part of what a professional does is ensure that is continues to run efficiently. Without proper training and tools, it’s easy to inadvertently damage the system and cause efficiency issues. This can lead to higher energy costs and a shorter lifespan.

3. Voided Factory Warranty

Whenever you install a new heat pump, you will receive a warranty to cover parts that fail prematurely. However, those warranties come with terms, and they usually include that a professional technician has to perform all services. Attempting to perform your own repairs could void the warranty and leave you paying to replace faulty parts.

4. Extended System Downtime

Whenever your heating system goes down, you want to get it up and running as quickly as possible. While you may try conducting repairs to minimize this, it usually has the opposite effect. DIY attempts may result in multiple attempts to get the right part, plus longer labor time because of insufficient training and improper tools.

5. Increased Repair Costs

Beyond extended downtime, DIY repairs often increase repair costs. Many parts are fragile, so if not handled correctly, they can sustain damage. Further, insufficient knowledge can cause additional damage to the system, increasing total repair costs.

These five dangers can increase your costs and be hazardous in some cases. Calling our professional technicians avoids them. Call to schedule a heat pump repair with one of the NATE-certified technicians at Best Services of Louisiana.

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