Better to be safe than sorry when it comes to electric heater DIYs

Have you ever watched a DIY video and thought, Wow, that looks easy; I can do that! However, having the right tools doesn’t guarantee you’ll get the job done right.

  • I once witnessed what an electric current can do to a person, and I wouldn’t wish to go through such an experience.

I went on a one-month leave from work after a long year of late nights and early mornings. A few days were enough to catch up on sleep, so I started looking for productive ways to spend my time. After fixing everything else that needed attention, the last thing on my list was the electric HVAC. I had helped the HVAC serviceman during a heat pump installation and a few routine heater maintenance sessions, so I had an idea where the electric heat pump and everything else were. I watched a few online DIY videos, and the whole process looked so easy. I had the necessary tools to work on the heating equipment, but I had second thoughts before tampering with the electric heating system and decided to research the process more. Several articles into my research, I discovered the HVAC is a complex unit, and interfering with certain components can affect the entire system. I decided against the DIY route and contacted a heating technician to help. He advised against tinkering with components like the boiler, as they can pose a safety hazard, and I’m definitely not touching my unit. I went through energy-saving tips and was surprised to learn that a wireless thermostat helps lower costs. The benefits of a HEPA filter were also intriguing, and I found myself browsing HVAC products for sale in no time. The HVAC specialist will be coming next week and has agreed to install the thermostat as a complementary service.

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