Homeowners in Eden Prairie and Edina, MN often enjoy fixing various things around the house on their own, such as nailing down a loose board or patching up a small hole in the siding. While these are some of the many projects that you can easily take care of on your own, furnace repair is not something that you should do. There are very good reasons why you should allow a professional furnace repair service, such as Air Quality Services, to handle heating repair and service.

Potential Health and Safety Issues

There are some aspects of a furnace repair project that could be detrimental to your health. For example, if the pilot light is out and you do not know how to re-light it, you could cause a fire. If there is a gas leak in the line, this could result in an explosion or fire in the house. In addition, carbon monoxide is a serious concern with some furnace issues, and because this is a clear, odorless gas, you need to be aware of its presence through specialized testing that professionals can complete for you.

Getting the Job Done Right without Delay

More than that, there is the question about your comfort level. Furnaces are complicated pieces of machinery, and you may have to search online for instructional videos and articles about how to determine what is wrong with the furnace.

After you think you have figured out the problem, you then will need to figure out how to fix the problem. In some cases, you may also have to order replacement parts or special tools to get the job done. This can take hours or even days in some cases. A professional, however, knows how to quickly analyze the situation, determine the best repair option and, typically, will have the parts and supplies on hand to get the work done without delay.

When you require furnace repair services, resist the temptation of trying to repair your furnace yourself. Having a professional HVAC technician perform repairs is definitely more affordable than having to pay for a replacement furnace or to having fire damage restoration work done if your DIY venture goes wrong.

Having furnace or heating problems? Call Air Quality Services today. We’ll have a highly trained technician at your home or business promptly to ensure your kept warm during these frigid Minnesota days and nights.

SOURCES:

Troubleshooting a Gas Furnace – Furnace Repair, homerepair.about.com

How To: Troubleshoot Your Furnace, bobvila.com