It’s helpful to have all of the DIY videos online.
They really can help a homeowner save a lot of time and money.
Unfortunately, sometimes they can also give a person a false sense of knowledge on subjects that are far too advanced for any homeowner to attempt. For instance, I thought I would save money by attempting to fix the AC equipment on my own. I called a repair and they wouldn’t even come out to the house to give me a free estimate. They were going to charge me $99 just to tell me what was wrong with the AC equipment. I found at least a dozen helpful videos and tutorials online to help me troubleshoot the issue. I grabbed a couple of tools from a box in the garage and I took off the front of the AC machine. I watched a couple of the videos and I looked at the different parts of the equipment. I decided to remove one of the pieces and I got electrocuted. It was more than a small shock. I could feel the electricity all over my body. I dropped the screwdriver as soon as I got shot. My teeth were chattering and I had a small burn on the tip of my finger. After that, I decided to call the AC repair contractor. I was happy to pay the $99 fee as long as they could tell me what was wrong with the system. I thought I would be able to save money by doing the work on my own, but a trip to the emergency room would cost a lot more money than $99.