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Essential Air Conditioning Safety Tips For DIY Maintenance

Essential Air Conditioning Safety Tips For DIY Maintenance

Amazing Air Inc. shares essential air conditioning safety tips for DIY maintenance. Keep your system running smoothly and safely. Call today!
Essential Air Conditioning Safety Tips For DIY Maintenance - Amazing Air Inc. Service

If you’ve ever attempted to fix an appliance yourself, you’ll know how time-consuming and frustrating it can be. That is why we recommend consulting qualified professionals for air conditioner repair service in Batavia, IL.

But trying to repair a piece of equipment without the requisite experience or expertise can be incredibly dangerous, and can result in personal injury – or worse. Smarting thumbs and broken nails are one thing, but when it comes to the maintenance and repair of more “industrial” equipment such as air conditioners, it’s always advisable to consult a professional air conditioner repair service in Batavia, IL.

Of course, there are certain maintenance procedures that you can perform yourself, such as cleaning or replacing dirty air filters, which is essential every month or so.
Below, we’ve listed some essential safety tips for you to keep in mind when doing any work on an air conditioning system. However, if you wish to save in the long run we still strongly suggest getting yourself a trusted air conditioning repair in Naperville.

Always switch off/disconnect power

Most air conditioning systems are fed via an alternating current supply, and high voltages are generally involved. You can get a nasty shock if the proper precautions aren’t taken.

We recommend always switching off mains power, or even unplugging the system completely if possible, before conducting any work on your AC system. Ensure that no lights are on and that the internal fans aren’t rotating.

Beware of hot parts

This may sound like an oxymoron, but most AC systems do actually generate quite a bit of heat internally. Coils and pipes can be extremely hot to the touch, so it’s important that you first check that they have completely cooled down before working on your air conditioner.

Keep fingers clear of moving parts

There are fans, belts, and pulleys inside your air conditioner, all of which pose a hazard to fingers and other body parts. Never, ever attempt to work on an air conditioner that is still running, but rather switch off or disconnect the unit. See point number one.

Beware of hazardous chemicals

A compound known as a coolant or refrigerant flows through your air conditioning system, and it is this chemical that is ultimately responsible for supplying you with nice, cool air.

Through a process of phase change, the refrigerant is changed from a liquid into a gas and then placed under pressure to turn it back into a liquid. This chemical reaction absorbs heat, which is released into the atmosphere.

When recharging your AC’s refrigerant, avoid getting it on your skin and/or ingesting it. The chemicals used in air conditioners can be toxic and should be handled with extreme care.

Preferably, a qualified technician should recharge the refrigerant as part of a regular maintenance routine.

We can help with recharging refrigerants and a vast array of other maintenance procedures as part of our commitment to providing quality air conditioner repair service in Batavia, IL.

Call us today on (630) 859-8800 to experience true service excellence in air conditioner maintenance and installation with an AC contractor in Naperville. Alternatively, complete the form on our Contact page and we’ll be sure to get right back to you.

Essential Air Conditioning Safety Tips For DIY Maintenance

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