Don't DIY, Hire A Pro - don't take on the additional cost of having to repair or fix an improper repair job

January 17, 2017

There are a lot of fun DIY projects that homeowners can complete around their home, but repairing your home’s furnace should not be one of them. DIY home repairs typically aren’t as easy as they look, and while Pinterest-fails might be funny, there is nothing funny when it comes to a furnace failure. Making the effort to repair your own furnace can be pricey and dangerous – but don’t worry, our experts at Scott Temperature in Lawrence are trained to tackle all of your furnace questions and challenges and are always a better first choice than to take care of a problem alone.

Safety
DIY furnace repair is especially detrimental to your personal safety. Not only could you harm yourself in the process of repairs, but you might cause leaks or cause more damage to your system that could alter the comfort or safety of your house. Professionals are trained to repair furnaces safely and appropriately.

Costly
While there are people that think that DIY repair saves money, in many cases it can end up costing homeowners additional money when attempted repairs go amiss. There are often times particular tools that are required to make specific furnace repairs, and when homeowners do not have the proper tools, they could be producing more work for the professional when they are finally called. Considering your time and effort is very important before deciding to DIY a furnace repair.

Don’t put you or your family in danger, especially as the timeline of use for your furnace is coming to an end this time of the year. We are not doubting your handiness, but we just want to make sure that you are safe and that your furnace runs efficiently for as long as possible in the changing weather of Lawrence. Before you decide on a DIY repair project that could turn into a real problem, give a call to our friendly, knowledgeable professionals at Scott Temperature at 785-269-0465. We are always here to offer guidance – don’t give yourself extra costs of having to repair an incorrect repair job!