Some homeowners, especially those who live far away from town, think that their air conditioner is their own burden until it needs to be replaced or it breaks down entirely. These kinds of homeowners don’t often call an HVAC contractor in Calgary, AB. That’s unfortunate because they don’t know what they’re missing!
We don’t understand this shift in perspective. Very few people without car knowledge would decide to work on their aging car instead of taking it to a trustworthy mechanic, so why would people think this way about an air conditioner?
Professional air conditioner maintenance is a necessity. Like seeing a doctor for a check-up or going to the mechanic for repairs on your car, it’s just a part of having a cooling system. If you forgo this service, your life is going to get a lot more complicated. Let us explain.
Pay Close Attention
We all know what it feels like to hear about air conditioner repairs and zone out. “My air conditioner is different,” many homeowners think, or “I’m much handier with repairs than my neighbors though.” We understand that this might be a tempting way to think, but we heavily advise against it. It’s okay to need repairs every once in a while, and when you do, make sure you call the certified professionals to provide those repairs.
Professional air conditioner service provides a long list of benefits that can make any homeowner glad they called us in the first place. It can be a little hard to describe without showing you, but we’ll do our best.
Mitigate Problems
When you hire an amateur to fix your air conditioner, you’re paying for them to do the bare minimum of service required to fix the problem. What if you’ve got several problems all impacting one another? Too bad.
The same applies to people who try to fix their own air conditioners. Often times, the moment you stick your hand in the machine, you’re voiding your warranty and you could be contributing to more problems. If you don’t have relevant certifications and qualifications in the HVAC field, it’s a good rule of thumb to stay away from the interior components of such machinery. Your wallet will thank you!
Experienced Eye
One of our favorite parts about being called for AC repairs is that we get to showcase some of our expertise and experience. Some of our technicians have years of experience with the exact problem you’re dealing with, so chances are we can draw from our pool of knowledge and give you the most comprehensive, long-term solution available.
This isn’t a superpower, it’s wisdom that comes from professionals who have years of experience under their belts!
Recommendations for the Future
Don’t you hate it when an amateur provides a fix on your AC and then just leaves without answering any of your questions? What if this happens again? Does it have anything to do with the noise you’re hearing?
Don’t worry. This can be entirely avoided with professional service. We’ll start a dialogue with you and give you some sound advice for running your system in the future.
As we say here in Calgary, Shift Air tests, doesn’t guess! Call Shift Air Mechanical Ltd. for AC repair with experienced staff.