Getting a swamp cooler ready for winter is an easy task that most anyone can do. It does sometimes require climbing a ladder and using everyday tools such as pliers and screwdrivers, so if in doubt always hire a professional to do it for you. Each evaporative swamp cooler will be slightly different depending on… Read More »
If your furnace needs a new control board the average cost for an HVAC technician to install it is $400-$700 dollars. If you are a home DIY type of person furnace control boards can be bought online for $50-$250 dollars depending on the furnace. Doing it yourself is very tempting so let’s look at a… Read More »
If you have installed a mini split and it stops working after a few days it likely has a refrigerant leak. The factory flares that come with mini split units are notoriously bad and often leak. This recently happened to me that after installing a Pioneer mini split it stopped working after a week. I… Read More »
Converting a furnace to propane from natural gas or vice versa is a straight forward simple process but great care has to be taken because of the possible danger if done wrong. Converting natural gas to propane or propane to natural gas is the same processes by installing new orifices. It involves changing out the… Read More »
What is a Fan Limit Switch? A furnace has two switches called a fan limit switch and a high limit switch, these switches can be separate or in one package called a combination switch. High limit switch A high limit control switch will turn off the gas to a furnace if the temperature becomes too… Read More »
A furnace blower motor can be replaced by a handy DIY homeowner which can save money. Of course, if in-doubt be sure to call a professional HVAC technician. A new motor and capacitor will need to be bought to replace the old unit. Most hardware stores will not carry a furnace motor but a new… Read More »
A gas furnace can be broken down to its individual parts. Below is the main basic components for almost any gas furnace. Gas Furnace Components and Parts Explained Heat Exchanger When gas burns it gives off toxic fumes including carbon monoxide which is dangerous when breathed in. To keep the toxic gases separate from the… Read More »
During the winter many bathrooms are not as warm as they could be. Often space heaters are used in a bathroom to heat a space while getting ready for the day. While space heaters do work in a pinch they can get in the way and depending on where they are placed may be a… Read More »
There are different types of furnaces and furnace manufacture but below is the most common steps for a furnace to go through to start. While most furnaces will follow the below sequences there may be variations in models and manufacturers. Gas Furnace Sequence of Operation The thermostat reaches a set temperature and sends a signal… Read More »
If you have an air conditioning unit and the outside condensing fan does not shut off, there is a few common things to look for. 3 Most Common Reasons Condensing Fan Motor Does Not Shut Off Thermostat Thermostat wiring Contactor While there are other things that can cause the same problem such as a bad… Read More »