The value of hiring a professional HVAC&R technician

Although it can be tempting to repair and service your air conditioner and heat pump yourself, it’s important to leave this to the experts

They make our summers cooler and our winters more tolerable, so it’s important to keep our air conditioner/ heat pump systems functioning at their best. This means regular maintenance and repairs. However, there are many reasons this shouldn’t be attempted by anyone who isn’t a professional:

Safety

All heat pump/air conditioning systems are different, with many parts integral to their operation. Hiring a professional HVAC technician provides peace of mind that the service or repair will be addressed by an expert. It’s important to always ensure your technician has the right New Zealand licencing, which must be held by any person carrying out work on air conditioning and heat pump equipment. You can easily find a professional on the HVAC&R Centre website.

Warranty

The guaranteed result of hiring a trained technician means the warranty on your equipment will be protected. Some warranties can become void if an unlicensed person works on your heat pump/air conditioner.

Long-term efficiency and health

A professional service is recommended every one to two years, depending on usage, to ensure the system operates as smoothly as possible. Regular servicing also helps pick up any potential issues before they become major problems. A clean HVAC system is beneficial to your health as the system won’t circulate unclean air.

Cost-savings

Hiring a professional can mean the difference between a reasonable bill and a small fortune. Technicians will know when parts need repairing or replacing and can look or test to see if another part may be broken or showing signs of wear and tear and will need replacing in the near future.