Professional Heating & Air Blog: Posts Tagged ‘air conditioning repairs’

When to Repair Vs. When to Replace

Monday, July 19th, 2021

The term “replacement” is kind of a boogeyman in the HVAC industry. Homeowners want to keep running their air conditioners for as long as possible because they know that replacement costs a lot more money than a quick repair. While in theory this makes sense, in practice it actually doesn’t.

Replacement is an expensive service, but that’s because it’s built for long-term solutions that actually save money down the line. If your air conditioner has reached its limit, is beyond its standard life expectancy, or it’s just not working properly, replacement services are actually going to be better than an air conditioning repair in Covington, LA.

Don’t worry, we’re going to break it down. We’ll talk all about when you should start thinking of replacement rather than repair. Keep this nifty guide handy so you’ve got something to reference as you check the condition of your AC.

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5 Reasons to ALWAYS Call a Professional

Monday, June 7th, 2021

It’s natural as a homeowner to want to fix things on your own. It’s cheap, it can be fast, and you don’t need to deal with the hassle of calling someone and waiting for their response. We’re not trying to tell you that DIY repairs are bad. We’re trying to tell you that some DIY repairs can be bad in a variety of different ways.

If you want to keep changing the oil on your car, then by all means do so! In fact, we still recommend homeowners change out their HVAC air filters on a regular basis. This is something that’s simple and easy enough that even a person with no HVAC training can do it perfectly. However, this is a special case. Other air conditioning repairs in Laplace, LA need professional attention.

If you’re asking yourself, “Why would I need to call a professional for something simple like a quick fix?” Then we urge you to keep reading.

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