Why DIY Ocean Pines, MD Furnace Repairs Are a Bad Idea
Is your Ocean Pines, MD furnace in need of repair? If so, you might think it’s a good idea to repair the furnace yourself. That’s not actually the case, though — there are several reasons why do-it-yourself furnace repairs are a bad idea.
Starting a Fire
A furnace that hasn’t had regular maintenance is a fire hazard. When the furnace stops working, DIY repairs can put you and your home at risk. Faulty wiring, a gas leak or a problem with the pilot light are all potential fire hazards you might not have the knowledge to diagnose.
Carbon Monoxide
Carbon monoxide is a gas that’s poisonous, flammable, colorless, odorless and tasteless. You can find this gas in fumes produced by burning fuel in items such as trucks, cars, fireplaces and furnaces. Professional furnace maintenance and repair can prevent a carbon monoxide leak, but without it, you may not even realize it’s occurring.
A badly done furnace repair can release carbon monoxide into your home. If you don’t have a carbon monoxide detector, you won’t know the gas is present until you start showing symptoms of poisoning. Symptoms include dizziness, headaches, confusion, nausea and worse.
The Price to Fix a Botched Repair
If your furnace repair fails, you’ll need to hire someone to fix your mistake. The original problem may even be worse than it would have been if you didn’t have training in HVAC repair. The repairs to get the furnace up and running can end up costing more than if you had scheduled professional repair from the start.
The Furnace Warranty is Void
The warranty on your furnace usually becomes void if you try to fix it yourself. The manufacturer will not honor the furnace warranty unless it has professional repair work done. If your repair attempt fails, you’ll get no benefits from the warranty.
The best reason to leave furnace repair to professionals is that you might botch the repair, no matter how knowledgeable you are. A failed furnace repair is dangerous and can put your life at risk. Contact us at Custom Mechanical, Inc. today to get professional furnace repair.
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