{"id":13815,"date":"2024-06-25T04:36:42","date_gmt":"2024-06-25T09:36:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/?p=13815"},"modified":"2024-08-16T14:23:20","modified_gmt":"2024-08-16T19:23:20","slug":"diy-vs-professional-ac-maintenance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/diy-vs-professional-ac-maintenance\/","title":{"rendered":"DIY vs. Professional AC Maintenance"},"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\" 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ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/diy-vs-professional-ac-maintenance\/#DIY_AC_Maintenance_When_What_Why_and_Why_Not\" >DIY AC Maintenance: When, What, Why, and Why Not!<\/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-vs-professional-ac-maintenance\/#When_Is_DIY_Okay\" >When Is DIY Okay?<\/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-vs-professional-ac-maintenance\/#Whats_Easy_To_Handle\" >What&#8217;s Easy To Handle?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/diy-vs-professional-ac-maintenance\/#Why_DIY\" >Why DIY?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/diy-vs-professional-ac-maintenance\/#Why_Not\" >Why Not?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/diy-vs-professional-ac-maintenance\/#Professional_AC_Maintenance_When_What_and_Why\" >Professional AC Maintenance: When, What, and Why!<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/diy-vs-professional-ac-maintenance\/#When_Should_You_Call_In_A_Professional\" >When Should You Call In A Professional?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/diy-vs-professional-ac-maintenance\/#What_Does_Professional_AC_Maintenance_Include\" >What Does Professional AC Maintenance Include?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/diy-vs-professional-ac-maintenance\/#Why_Professional_AC_Maintenance\" >Why Professional AC Maintenance?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/diy-vs-professional-ac-maintenance\/#Get_Reliable_AC_Maintenance_from_St_Louis_Experts\" >Get Reliable AC Maintenance from St. Louis Experts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/diy-vs-professional-ac-maintenance-1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"DIY vs. Professional AC Maintenance\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-13838\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/diy-vs-professional-ac-maintenance-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/diy-vs-professional-ac-maintenance-1.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Some HVAC maintenance tasks are easily done at home. Others are best left to an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/ask-an-hvac-technician\/\">HVAC technician<\/a>. In this post, we make the case for both DIY and professional AC maintenance and help you understand what tasks can be done at home and which are best left to the professionals.<\/p>\n<p>To learn more or schedule professional AC maintenance in the St. Louis area, contact the experts at Galmiche &amp; Sons today. Providing commercial and residential HVAC services throughout St. Louis, Missouri since 1950, you can count on us to address your needs to help you maintain a comfortable indoor environment. To learn more or schedule <a href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/service-request.php\">HVAC maintenance<\/a> service, call us at <span class=\"mobile_tel\">314-993-1110<\/span> or fill out our contact form today.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DIY_AC_Maintenance_When_What_Why_and_Why_Not\"><\/span>DIY AC Maintenance: When, What, Why, and Why Not!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_Is_DIY_Okay\"><\/span>When Is DIY Okay?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The DIY route can be suitable if you have a basic understanding of your HVAC system and are handy around the house. If you aren&rsquo;t familiar with your HVAC system and haven&#8217;t learned how to repair and maintain the everyday items you use at home, DIY HVAC maintenance may not be for you.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats_Easy_To_Handle\"><\/span>What&#8217;s Easy To Handle?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Handy homeowners are easily able to tackle AC maintenance tasks like changing filters, cleaning ducts, and trimming foliage around the compressor. However, more complex tasks like AC repair, tuning, and comprehensive checks should ideally be done by a HVAC professional.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_DIY\"><\/span>Why DIY?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Doing some simple maintenance tasks yourself, is cost-effective and can help you keep your system running longer while saving on AC maintenance costs.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Not\"><\/span>Why Not?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>With any DIY project, there is a risk of damaging your system, which can result in a bigger bill than what you might have paid for professional AC maintenance. Damage to an AC due to DIY repairs can also void the product&#8217;s warranty.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Professional_AC_Maintenance_When_What_and_Why\"><\/span>Professional AC Maintenance: When, What, and Why!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_Should_You_Call_In_A_Professional\"><\/span>When Should You Call In A Professional?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>An <a href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/ask-an-hvac-technician\/\">HVAC technician<\/a> should handle any AC maintenance involving electrical components, gas lines, or refrigerant due to the safety risks involved. Complex commercial AC systems are best inspected and serviced by professionals as well.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Does_Professional_AC_Maintenance_Include\"><\/span>What Does Professional AC Maintenance Include?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Some key maintenance steps and repairs that should be left to the professionals include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Comprehensive system inspection<\/li>\n<li>Air filter examination and replacement<\/li>\n<li>Checking electrical connections<\/li>\n<li>Examining evaporator coils<\/li>\n<li>Cleaning condenser coils<\/li>\n<li>Assessing the thermostat<\/li>\n<li>Assessing air flow<\/li>\n<li>Examining safety controls<\/li>\n<li>If necessary, replacing coolant<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/diy-vs-professional-ac-maintenance-2-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Get Reliable AC Maintenance from St. Louis Experts\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-13839\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/diy-vs-professional-ac-maintenance-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/diy-vs-professional-ac-maintenance-2.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Professional_AC_Maintenance\"><\/span>Why Professional AC Maintenance?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If your AC is still under warranty, professional AC maintenance is usually a requirement to keep your warranty valid. An <a href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/ask-an-hvac-technician\/\">HVAC technician<\/a> has the expertise and training to perform AC maintenance and repairs correctly. They will be able to identify any problems with your AC that might have gone undetected, and perform fixes. The same issues may go unnoticed by you unless you are an HVAC technician yourself.<\/p>\n<p>Professional AC maintenance does not come cheap. You pay for labor and parts, but enjoy peace of mind knowing that your AC is working in the best possible condition.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_Reliable_AC_Maintenance_from_St_Louis_Experts\"><\/span>Get Reliable AC Maintenance from St. Louis Experts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Galmiche and Sons has been providing HVAC maintenance in St. Louis, MO for over 70 years. We can help you select and size AC units, and repair or service your AC. Our HVAC maintenance will keep your heating and cooling system running smoothly and help prevent major breakdowns. Contact our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/contact-galmiche.php\">heating and air conditioning<\/a> experts online or by phone at <span class=\"mobile_tel\">314-993-1110<\/span> to get a quote for professional AC maintenance or learn more.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Some HVAC maintenance tasks are easily done at home. Others are best left to an HVAC technician. In this post, we make the case for both DIY and professional AC maintenance and help you understand what tasks can be done at home and which are best left to the professionals. To learn more or schedule professional AC maintenance in the St. Louis area, contact the experts at Galmiche &amp; Sons today. 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