Heating and Air: You vs. Expert

There are so many things that could go wrong with a heating and air conditioning unit. Finding the problem could be the most difficult part of your entire project. Make sure you have a general idea of how the mechanics within your unit work. If you have very little knowledge of the inner workings of a unit like yours then you may want to consider passing the work on to an expert.

If you do have a general knowledge of how the heating and air unit works, then you can get started diagnosing the problem. You should start to take the machine apart. Be careful as you take the machine apart. There are a lot of small parts that you don’t want to lose in the process of taking the unit apart. Keep track of all the screws and small pieces, as well as the large pieces. Knowing how to put the equipment back together is part of the process of course.

In the event that it is the coil that is believed to not be working, you cleaning the condenser and flushing out the coil may do the trick. You may want to use something that doesn’t produce a lot of pressure. Using a hose or something that produces high-pressure could damage the coil. Once the coil has had a chance to dry then you can replace whatever covering goes on the outside and return the unit to full power state.

Occasionally you may find that the evaporator is causing the problems. Evaporators should be cleaned once a year and often times they get forgotten because they are hidden further in the machine then the coil. In order to get to the evaporator you will need to remove some of the insulation hiding it. You can easily clean the evaporator with a brush found at your local hardware store. The tray underneath the evaporator needs to be cleaned and disinfected as well.

While cleaning and repairing your heating and air conditioning unit seems like a task relatively easy to undertake, some problems are best left to a professional. If you can hire an affordable repairperson or company to come to your home and work on the unit, it is recommended. These people are trained in all the intricacies of these very complex machines.

Finding a company that is both reliable and affordable doesn’t have to be difficult. Talk to your friends and neighbors to see whom they use for their repairs. Following up on the names given to you through recommendations can be the simplest way of finding a quality repairperson that fits your needs. Be sure the company you hire has experience working on units like the one at your home.

Heating and air unit repair is something that you can do yourself if you have the right time and skills for the task. However, some repairs may be best left to an expert.