Page Table of Contents 1. What Is a Mini Split HVAC System? 2. Our Picks for Best Mini Split Air Conditioners 2020 3. Best Mini Split Comparison Chart 4. Can You Install a Mini Split System Yourself? 5. How Hard is it To Install a Mini Split System? 6. How Long Do Mini Split Air… Read More »
Refrigerant recovery from an HVAC system has been mandatory since 1995 when the EPA enacted the Montreal Protocol and required 608 certification of all technicians. Refrigerant must be recovered otherwise huge fines can be imposed. The EPA does allow for de-minimis release, or basically refrigerant released when connecting hoses to and from a unit or… Read More »
Securing an air conditioner with a security cage kit is something many need done to help prevent an A/C unit from being stolen or vandalized. Security kits come in all shapes and sizes and can even be built by someone with welding skills. Most kits uses metal bars to prevent theft while more secure units… Read More »
2020 has become a great year for anyone looking for a quiet window air conditioner with many new designs making them quieter and more efficient. There are new units that are now built in a Saddle or U shaped design that allow the noisy compressor to sit on the other side of the window. Most… Read More »
If you are looking for a whole house fan or attic fan you may be wondering what is the difference. Main Differences Between a House Fan an Attic Fan A whole house fan ventilates air through the living space of a home. An attic fan ventilates the air through only the attic. What is the… Read More »
If your furnace is giving you trouble and not starting there are several things you can try before calling a technician. While the furnace may have a problem that needs a technician to troubleshoot often there are simple causes. Below are eight common reasons a furnace will not start to try out before calling a… Read More »
There are many mini split systems available from several different manufactures. Mitsubishi is one such manufacture that is known for its well built units and good warranty. They have many packages that can be installed including the Hyper Heat model which is designed for colder temperatures. Mini split heat pump systems work very well cooling… Read More »
There is no doubt that when there is no air-conditioning it can become uncomfortably hot when you are traveling or camping. The good news is it doesn’t have to be this way. There are many products on the market that will cool down a space using 12-volts DC. These units work by using batteries and… Read More »
Having a good refrigerant scale is an important part of any HVAC technicians job. Knowing the exact amount of refrigerant that is added to a system is crucial in getting a job done right. What is an HVAC Refrigerant Scale? An HVAC refrigerant scale measures the amount of refrigerant that has gone into a system… 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 some cases, an HVAC system must use a pump when it is too low for gravity to remove the… Read More »