{"id":11636,"date":"2022-11-01T02:20:34","date_gmt":"2022-11-01T07:20:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/?p=11636"},"modified":"2024-08-16T14:13:18","modified_gmt":"2024-08-16T19:13:18","slug":"diy-ac-service-you-should-never-do","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/diy-ac-service-you-should-never-do\/","title":{"rendered":"DIY AC Service: 2 Things You Should Never Do to Your AC"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/diy-ac-service-you-should-never-do\/#What_Are_the_Two_Things_You_Should_Never_Do_To_Your_AC\" >What Are the Two Things You Should Never Do To Your AC?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/diy-ac-service-you-should-never-do\/#Fix_Refrigerant_Leaks\" >Fix Refrigerant Leaks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/diy-ac-service-you-should-never-do\/#Open_the_AC\" >Open the AC<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/diy-ac-service-you-should-never-do\/#Dont_Do_DIY_AC_Service_Contact_Galmiche_Sons_Instead\" >Don&#8217;t Do DIY AC Service: Contact Galmiche &amp; Sons Instead<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>It is a wonderful feeling to walk into a cool air-conditioned house on a blistering summer day. Your AC keeps it refreshing, cool, and comfortable indoors. But what if your AC breaks down? The first thing that you do is try to figure out what happened. If your AC is not cooling properly, there may be a few DIY AC service things that you can do to fix the issue. Perhaps the air filter is clogged, so you can replace the air filter. Maybe the vents are dirty, so you could clear and clean them. But if it still does not rectify the issue, it is best to call in the experts like Galmiche &amp; Sons.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/diy-ac-service-you-should-never-do-1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"DIY AC Service you Should Avoid\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-11662\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/diy-ac-service-you-should-never-do-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/diy-ac-service-you-should-never-do-1.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Trying to fix things on your own with DIY AC service could damage your AC. Your AC has many delicate components. Handling these components without adequate knowledge could prove costly for you. A minor repair that would have cost just a few dollars may require hundreds or thousands of dollars to fix. When it comes to your AC, DIY AC service is never a good idea.<\/p>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<p>At Galmiche &amp; Sons, we have been serving the greater St. Louis area with dependable <a href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/contact-galmiche.php\">heating and air conditioning<\/a> services since 1950. We are your experts when it comes to AC repair, and can have your system back up and running in no time.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_the_Two_Things_You_Should_Never_Do_To_Your_AC\"><\/span>What Are the Two Things You Should Never Do To Your AC?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As we said, some basic DIY AC service and maintenance such as cleaning the vents or replacing the air filter is generally harmless. However, some DIY fixes could be harmful to your AC.<\/p>\n<p>Here are two things you should never do to your AC:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fix_Refrigerant_Leaks\"><\/span>Fix Refrigerant Leaks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If your AC is not cooling the way it should, and you know there may be a refrigerant leak, should you try to fix it yourself? The answer is no.<\/p>\n<p>There could be many reasons for a refrigerant leak, from normal wear and tear to problems in the condenser coil. How do you know where to look? A professional AC technician is trained to know what to look for and where to look. You cannot gain the expertise they have just by going through a few YouTube tutorials.<\/p>\n<p>Also, refrigerants can be toxic. You could potentially harm your health by breathing it in or getting it on your skin. AC technicians have the right equipment to handle such leaks, so they can repair the AC without putting themselves or you at risk.<\/p>\n<p>If you notice refrigerant leaks, do not try to fix them yourself. Call an expert.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Open_the_AC\"><\/span>Open the AC<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/diy-ac-service-you-should-never-do-2-300x175.jpg\" alt=\"Dangers of DIY AC Service\" width=\"300\" height=\"175\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-11663\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/diy-ac-service-you-should-never-do-2-300x175.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/diy-ac-service-you-should-never-do-2.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>You notice a problem with your AC. So you look up a few tutorials on YouTube. However, if you think you can open up an AC with the help of tutorials, you are mistaken. In most cases, the people making those tutorials are professional technicians themselves with years of experience. What is a minor issue for them may not be the same for you.<\/p>\n<p>You should never ever open up an AC yourself or you could void the warranty. Secondly, you need to have the knowledge and the right tools to locate the problem, much less fix it. If you touch anything you shouldn&#8217;t, you may end up damaging your air conditioning system or even hurting yourself. What could have been a minor fix may now take hundreds of dollars to fix.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dont_Do_DIY_AC_Service_Contact_Galmiche_Sons_Instead\"><\/span>Don&#8217;t Do DIY AC Service: Contact Galmiche &amp; Sons Instead<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Galmiche &amp; Sons has been working in the HVAC industry since 1950. We are leading experts in the field and can help with any AC installation, repair, maintenance, and service issues. For more information on our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/contact-galmiche.php\">heating and cooling<\/a> services, call <span class=\"mobile_tel\"><span class=\"mobile_tel\">314-993-1110<\/span><\/span> today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It is a wonderful feeling to walk into a cool air-conditioned house on a blistering summer day. Your AC keeps it refreshing, cool, and comfortable indoors. But what if your AC breaks down? The first thing that you do is try to figure out what happened. If your AC is not cooling properly, there may be a few DIY AC service things that you can do to fix the issue. Perhaps the air filter is clogged, so you can replace &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/diy-ac-service-you-should-never-do\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">DIY AC Service: 2 Things You Should Never Do to Your AC<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":11662,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mbp_gutenberg_autopost":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[15,42,5,22,35],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-11636","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-air-conditioner-repair","category-air-conditioner-troubleshooting","category-air-conditioners","category-diy-hvac-repair","category-hvac-safety"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.7 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>DIY AC Service: Things You Should Never Do to Your AC | St. Louis HVAC Tips<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"There are some DIY AC service steps that you should never take. 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