Do-It-Yourself mini-split heat pumps have become very popular since they work very well and are perfect for the Do-It-Yourself type person. They save money since no HVAC company is needed and work very well at heating and cooling room additions, garages, or most any place heating and cooling is needed. MRCOOL is one… Read More »
Mini Split Air Conditioners are very popular since they are very efficient to run, can both heat and cool, and can be installed by Do-It-Yourself individuals. There are many kits available that can be bought online and come in different sizes. Senville is one such manufacture of Mini Split heat pumps and have 9000,… Read More »
Do-It-Yourself Mini Split Air Conditioners have become very popular since they are a good alternative to a high cost HVAC installations. They come with most everything needed except tools and electrical wiring to a panel. There are many units available from small 9000 BTU units to large 36000 BTU units. Pioneer is… Read More »
Condensation pumps in combination with a heat pump, furnace, or air conditioning are used to get rid of moisture that is created by a unit. Some systems can gravity feed water from a unit, but in many cases a HVAC system must use a pump when it is too low for gravity to remove… Read More »
Cleaning a window air conditioner unit is something that needs to be done at least once a year to keep the unit operating the best it possibly can. Most clean their units at the end of the cooling season such as September but it can be cleaned whenever it is convenient. Items needed… Read More »
As an air conditioning unit ages it can start to make rattling or buzzing sounds that can be distracting. While calling a HVAC technician is always recommend there are some things that can be done by the DIYer to see if the problem goes away. The first thing is to simple go around… Read More »
Having a quiet window mounted air conditioner can go a long way in creating a comfortable living space. The noise a window unit makes does vary between manufactures but there is somethings you can do to help get rid of unwanted noise. Here are some of the things I have found over the… Read More »
Replacing the capacitor in a window air conditioner is no a difficult task but car must taken so no harm is done to yourself or the unit. If you have no experience in HVAC, electrical, or other equivalent background it would be best to buy a new unit since high voltage is fed into… Read More »
Heat pumps are very versatile in the way they can heat and cool a space. Mini split heat pumps can be installed into anything from a garage to a shed. Home additions are also a good use of a mini split heat pump, when the duct work can’t be extended. Another benefit… Read More »
Tiny homes have become very popular for many reasons from low-cost and saving money to less impact on the environment. Heating and cooling a tiny home can be done in a variety of ways with perhaps the best option to use a Ductless Mini Split Heat Pump. Using a ductless mini split on a tiny… Read More »
Window mounted air conditioning units come in all shapes and sizes from small to large. If you have a small window and need an air conditioner there are many small sized units available. Keep in mind the smaller the unit the less it will be able to cool as the compressor and condenser will… Read More »
Mini Split HVAC systems are great for heating and cooling and are very versatile able to be fitted into most any space. Besides picking the right mini split manufacture how big a unit is needed also needs to be considered. This is easy to do by calculating the square feet of the space to be… Read More »
Mini Split air conditioning systems are one of the best ways to heat and cool a home. They cost much less than traditional home HVAC systems and cost much less to operate in electrical cost. Mini splits do have their limitations since they don’t push air through ducts they really only cool and… Read More »
Keeping a basement warm and dry can be a challenge at times depending on how it was built. There are many ways to heat a basement and maintain a nice comfortable living space. Since many things can effect the outcome such as climate or build we list our favorite options for heating a… Read More »
Heating and cooling a mobile home can defer from a standard home. From the installation of a HVAC system to the build of the mobile home itself some things defer from conventional home. Installation of an air conditioning system into a mobile can often be easier since they are often not set on… Read More »
Taking temperature readings is part of a HVAC technicians job from reading air differences at the supply and return, to reading super heat and sub cooling. So what makes for a good HVAC thermometer? This really depends on the job. For example pocket thermometers are a great tool to carry around and get… Read More »
Sometimes a room that has no windows needs to be cooled and many look to portable air conditioner to help them. Keep in mind that extending the existing HVAC system is usually the best long term solution. For those looking for a portable units they come two in main categories, evaporative coolers and… Read More »
Space heaters add heat to a room to get it to that comfortable warmth level. It is that versatile go to appliance that most homes can’t live without. From helping to heat a room when a furnace is not needed, to adding heat to a room that doesn’t get enough. But what is… Read More »
With so many HVAC Vacuum Pumps to choose from how can you make sure you’re purchasing the right one for your job? Most air conditioning systems today require a critical charge for optimal operation this makes them very sensitive to moisture and other contaminants which can freeze up the system, corrode the metals, and… Read More »