There are several reasons you may want to do DIY home repairs in Cary, NC. These reasons include developing new skills, building up existing skills or saving money on hiring someone to do it for you. However, there are five reasons not to repair your furnace yourself.
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Risk
Some furnaces run on natural gas, which has the potential of spreading carbon monoxide into your home. This impacts your indoor air quality and the well-being of your home’s occupants. A professional knows how to test for carbon monoxide and prevent a furnace from releasing the gas.
DIY Could Make Things Worse
We’ve all heard stories of people doing DIY repairs on their home and performing them so poorly that their efforts only made things worse. Even with a small repair, you can create a bigger problem without a professional’s expertise.
Fire Hazards
Repairing a furnace relies on experience and training. When you try to repair your furnace, any faults, such as crossing wires, can result in a fire. This may not happen on the same day you do the repairs, so you risk future damage.
Losing Insurance Coverage
When maintaining a warranty on your furnace, manufacturers and insurers want proof you’re scheduling professional HVAC maintenance. When you file a claim, you must also submit the maintenance paperwork from your HVAC company. If you do your own repairs, you can lose your homeowner’s insurance coverage.
Voiding the Warranty
Warranties only cover repairs that went wrong as long as a professional did the repairs. If you perform DIY repairs and make a mistake, the manufacturer considers the warranty voided and won’t cover costs to repair damages.
When it comes to repairing your furnace, it’s best not to take any chances. For professional, experienced service technicians, contact Quality Comfort Services, Inc. today to repair your furnace.
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