A Furnace Draft Inducer Motor Vents Toxic Gases Outside. A Furnace Pressure Switch Confirms the Draft Inducer Motor is Working. A draft inducer motor and pressure switch work together to make sure toxic gasses are vented from a furnace. When a furnace turns on, one of the first components to start is the inducer motor.… Read More: What is a Furnace Draft Inducer Motor and Pressure Switch? »
If you have a vent that is not outputting good airflow, there are several options to get it working properly. Some air conditioning systems don’t push enough air out the vents creating a system that underperforms. If this is happening to your system, then there are low-cost ways to boost the airflow. How Do I… Read More: Booster Fan Options for Air Conditioning Ducts: Get more Airflow… »
Do-It-Yourself Mini Split units have become very popular since they are a good alternative to high-cost HVAC installations. They come with almost 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. Heat pump units such as Pioneer both heat… Read More: How To Install Pioneer 12000 BTU 230 Volts Ductless Mini… »
There are times that a room or space needs to be cooled, and there are no windows to install a window mounted unit. When this happens, there are a few options depending on your budget and HVAC skill set. Let’s take a look at a few options for how to cool a room that has… Read More: Air Conditioner Options for a Room with No Window »
Condensation pumps in combination with a mini split or air conditioning are used to get rid of moisture that is created by a unit. Some systems gravity feed water from a unit, but in some cases, an HVAC system must use a pump when it is too low for gravity to remove the water. When… Read More: How To Clean or Replace a Condensation Pump on Your… »
Window air conditioner units need basic service every year, or they will not work as well as they should. One of the more important things to be done is to clean the filter from dust and other debris that can block the airflow. When airflow is blocked, an A/C unit can not work properly and… Read More: How To Clean a Window Air Conditioner Filter »
Window-mounted air conditioners are small cooling units that fit into a window and lower the temperature of a room. What Does Window Mounted Mean? Window Mounted means the air conditioner is placed on the window sill. The window is opened, and the air conditioner is placed in the window to blow cold air in and… Read More: What is a Window Mounted Air Conditioner? »
Humidifiers are a necessary part of life for many people, from getting a good night’s sleep to keeping allergies down. One of the problems with traditional humidifiers is having to swap out a filter every few weeks. This can lead to a higher cost to run a humidifier. While filters don’t cost a huge amount… Read More: Our Picks for Best Filterless Humidifiers »
Infrared laser temperature sensor guns are very handy for an HVAC technician. I can’t count how many times I have used mine when I otherwise would have had to use a ladder. I know getting a ladder is not a big deal, and it has to be done all day long, but why do it… Read More: Our Picks for Best HVAC Infrared Laser Temperature Sensor Readers »
Choosing the best window air conditioner is never a one size fits all comparison. There will always be too many variables that change from scenario-to-scenario that will make it all but impossible to pick just one. One person may be on a budget and need a low-cost unit, while another may want a quiet unit.… Read More: What is the Best Window Air Conditioner? »