The Paris Rhone evaporative air cooler is a unit that can cool an area using water and a fan. Evaporative air coolers are popular in a location with low humidity and work well as long as the humidity levels stay low. *This unit was sent to me to review with my honest opinion and results… Read More »
Mini split units have become very popular since they are highly efficient and versatile units. They come in many shapes and sizes, along with many DIY kits that homeowners can install. If you are new to mini split units below, we answer many common questions that come up when a buyer is looking to purchase… 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 »
Dual Zone mini split systems are great HVAC units when cooling more than one room is needed. Single Zone units heat and cool one room, while Dual zone units heat and cool 2 rooms. What Is a Dual Zone Mini Split? A Dual Zone mini split, sometimes called multi-zone, heats and cools two rooms using… Read More »
If you have a tall and narrow window and need a window air confectioner to fit it, there are several units available. Specific AC unit are made called Slider or Casement air conditioners that will fit into a Vertical sliding window. Buying an air conditioner for a window that opens side-to-side is not difficult as… Read More »
Pioneer makes several mini-split units, with the 12,000 BTU unit being one of them. The Pioneer Company is a relatively new name to air conditioning systems and is known for making inexpensive products that compete with big-name brand companies. Besides the 12000 BTU units, they also make smaller and larger units, 9,000-36,000 BTU. 12,000 BTU… Read More »
If you have an air conditioner that is buzzing every few minutes, there are several common causes and fixes. Often it is simply a bad part that needs to be replaced, and the buzzing goes away. The first step is to narrow down which component is making the noise and then, if necessary replace it.… Read More »
Replacing a capacitor on a swamp cooler motor fall in the DIY category and is a straightforward fix. Of course, if in doubt, be sure to call a professional. Not all evaporative coolers use capacitors, and it can vary from unit-to-unit if one is installed. If the motor has been replaced, the capacitor should also… Read More »
What is Water Column? Water Column is how gas pressure is measured. The first devices to measure gas pressure were tubes in a U-shape, half-filled with water. The pressure was applied to one side of the tube from a gas line, and the other side was left open. How far the gas pressure pushed the… Read More »
Mini split units are very good heating and cooling units that are known for their efficiency. While most units are more efficient compared to big traditional home HVAC systems some units are more efficient than others. What Makes a Mini Split Air Conditioner Energy Efficient? Several factors make a mini split energy efficient, including being… Read More »