DIY Air Conditioning vs Professional Installation

When it’s hot, all you want is a fresh cool breeze. Electric and handheld fans, paddling pools, ice lollies, cold showers, frequent trips to stand in front of the fridge – people will do pretty much anything to feel cooler.

Does this sound familiar? In the middle of a heatwave, you may find yourself dreaming about an air conditioning unit. So, do you have a go at DIY air conditioning or invest in a professional installation?

Let’s have a look at both to see which option makes the most sense.

What exactly is DIY air conditioning?

DIY air conditioning covers anything you make to cool yourself and your property down. If you need something quickly or are worried about affording a proper AC unit, you could consider putting together a homemade air conditioner.

How do you make a homemade air conditioner?

It can be quick and easy to make a homemade air conditioner by putting frozen bottles of water in front of a fan to spread cooler air.

Or if you want to be more inventive, you could use a cool box, a fan and some drainpipe tubing. Cut two circles into the lid of the cool box, place the pipe into one and the fan facedown into the other. With ice inside the cool box, once you switch the fan on, the air is cooled and pushed out of the pipe to chill the room.

If you don’t have the time or inclination to find some drainpipe tubing, don’t worry – you can find other ways of building an air conditioner online. Unfortunately, no form of DIY air conditioning will provide the same performance or longevity as the real deal.

Why professional installation is better

Some things in life can be cobbled together DIY-style. But when it comes to a full air conditioning system, you need it to be done right. To avoid any installation problems or safety concerns, it’s best to leave it to the experts.

Here are 4 reasons why you should let the professionals handle it.

Longevity

A professional will provide a warranty on their work, covering you if something unexpected happens and repairs or a replacement is needed. You will also be assured that you are getting a high-quality air conditioner and parts will be readily available if they’re needed.

Performance

While DIY AC might make a small different, a quality air conditioning unit will keep your entire space cool when it’s needed – especially on those heatwave days.

Reliability

You’ll have no issues with maintenance if you plump for a professional installation. With an ongoing maintenance plan, the chances of your air conditioning unit breaking down are low to zero. COA Services offers repairs, annual or one-off servicing, emergency breakdown cover and 24/7 callouts – everything you need to keep cool all year round.

Safety

Getting a professional AC engineer to install your new air-con unit is the best idea as it can be dangerous. Air con technicians go through rigorous training to become qualified and licensed. You can have peace of mind knowing that your air con is connected properly and nothing is likely to cause electrical problems.

Leave it to the experts at COA Services

Now that it’s clear just how much sense professional installation makes, what are you waiting for?

COA Services installs domestic air conditioning and commercial AC throughout Harrogate and Leeds. Our fully qualified engineers will help you choose the right air conditioning unit for your home or business.

To find out more, simply call us on 07514 232834 or email [email protected].