Over time, some things need repairs or a tune up. There really is no avoiding it. Sometimes, depending on what it is, a fix is something relatively easy that we elect to do ourselves.

Fixing a tear in your favorite jeans, changing a bald tire or installing a new light fixture are all manageable DIY projects. But, when it comes to your home appliances, it isn’t that simple.

Sometimes air conditioner repair can be expensive and, being a vital part of your home in the summer, may cause you to think about forgoing a professional, rolling up your sleeves and doing it yourself.

If this is you, stop right now! Trust us, air conditioner repair is no DIY project. For someone who hasn’t been properly trained with the know-how of how to repair these systems, you can end up doing even more damage and possibly harming yourself.

Leave air conditioner repair to the professionals. Here’s why.

Danger! High Voltage

Air conditioners rely on and utilize high amounts of electricity (you may have noticed by your energy bills in the summer!). All kidding aside, electricity is no joke. When you tinker around with an air conditioner without much knowledge or training with electricity, you open yourself up to potentially deadly consequences. Like in any other case, it is best to steer clear from electricity.

Chemicals, Refrigerants and Fumes

Air conditioners rely on a cocktail of different and chemicals and refrigerants to help keep your home cool. Handling these chemicals and refrigerants requires extensive training and safety equipment topped off with certification. Exposure to these chemicals in the wrong manner are extremely deadly or potentially lead to poisonous fumes and spills.

Doing Even More Damage

Let’s say you are brave enough to tackle your own air conditioner repair. If you don’t know exactly what you are doing you may end up doing even more damage to other areas even if you miraculously fix whatever was wrong. This could also result in you voiding the warranty on your unit entirely. Air conditioners , although a seemingly simple concept , are far more complicated than that. Furthermore, diagnosing the issue to begin with, without the proper training, can be very difficult.

You Probably Are Not Equipped

You wouldn’t want to go to work on your car with a hammer, would you? Air conditioner repair is a highly-technical field. Like other highly technical fields, this kind of work requires a specific set of tools and the skills to properly use them the way only a trained professional knows how.

You may consider yourself extremely handy or a good craftsman. However, that alone does not make you qualified to try your hand at air conditioner repair. In most cases, you will only end up doing more harm than good and put yourself at risk of injury.

Always turn to an air conditioner repair expert, like Chapman | Heating | Air Conditioning | Plumbing. Our service techs are not only properly equipped, but they have the know how to properly diagnose and repair your air conditioner and keep it running strong during these hot spring and summer months.

We carry, install and repair top-of-the-line air conditioner units and are proud to serve all of Central Indiana’s plumbing, heating and cooling needs.

Give Chapman | Heating | Air Conditioning | Plumbing a call to provide air conditioning services for your home today.

With a “3-season room,” you have the perfect place to enjoy the beauty of the great outdoors with your loved ones. 

In the spring and summer, you can sit out with a book or open up a few of the windows to enjoy the breeze. You can watch the beauty of a thunderstorm while staying safe and dry. Then, in the fall, you can sit with a sweater and a cup of coffee and watch the leaves change colors.

However, one of the most challenging parts of maintaining your three-season room is controlling the temperature.

Without insulation, your room is just about useless in the winter. The cold may be too intense for you to stand without bundling up too much. In the summer, you may not want to open the windows because of allergies or the extreme heat. Even in the spring and fall, the fluctuating temperatures can make it difficult to maintain comfort.

Enter a ductless mini-split system. Sometimes called a ductless heating and cooling system, mini splits are the perfect answer for maintaining the temperature and comfort of your three-season room. You can almost turn your three-season room into a four-season room.

What Is a Ductless Mini Split System?

These versatile systems offer flexible heating and cooling options for individual rooms in your home, including your three-season room. 

A ductless mini-split is made up of two main pieces:

1. The outdoor compressor, which includes a condensing coil.
2. An indoor air-handling unit, which is typically mounted on a wall.

Other than a three-season room, you’ll also find mini splits are common in garages, master bedrooms, and room additions. Like regular AC and heating systems, ductless systems need regular maintenance and service.

What Are the Benefits of a Ductless Mini Split?

There are a few benefits to having mini-splits installed in your home. A few of these are outlined below. 

They Always Keep the Perfect Temperature

As the name implies, mini splits are completely independent heating and cooling systems from the rest of your home. This unique setup allows for total control and finding the perfect temperature. 

A little hot in the summer? Crank up the cooling. Chilly fall evening, but still want to enjoy the outdoors? Turn on the heater. This control even gives you the ability to spend some comfortable winter afternoons in your three-season room.

They Are Cost-Effective and Energy-Efficient 

Since the mini-split is controlled separately and only when you want it, you don’t have to worry about the mini-split driving up your energy bill.

Instead of cranking the central AC in hopes of cooling off the room and draining the cool air in the house, just fire up the mini-split as you need it.

They Are Quiet While in Use

A mini-split is not like a normal fan that is constantly whirring. After all, you want to enjoy your three-season room in peace and quiet without the constant, loud buzzing of a fan. 

A ductless mini-split is relatively quiet and will provide that sense of tranquility you want. It is also small, compact, and on the wall. That means no maneuvering around a bulky box fan or tripping over cords.

They Are Easy to Install

Another benefit of using a mini-split in your three-season room is how easy the installation process is. With traditional heating and cooling systems, extensive ductwork and space-consuming central units are required. 

Ductless mini-split systems, on the other hand, only have a few components (outdoor unit, indoor unit, and conduit that connects them). Overall, this saves homeowners time, money, and hassle during installation. 

They Improve Air Quality 

Not only do these systems provide cost-effective temperature control, but they also help improve the air quality in your Indianapolis home. Since there is no ductwork that can become clogged and dirty over time, there is a smaller chance of dust, allergens, or other debris accumulating inside the ducts and causing respiratory issues.

Plus, many ductless mini-split systems have air filtration systems that can trap and remove harmful particles from the air, such as dust, mold, and bacteria.

Ready to upgrade your three-season room or thinking about putting one in in time for summer? Take advantage of the temperature comfort and control that only a ductless mini split can provide.

Call your friends at Chapman to help get the installation process started. We carry top-of-the-line heating and cooling products built to battle the extreme and spastic Indiana heat and cold.