If you live in an apartment finding a good air conditioning unit is easy enough with several options available. The more popular options include portable and small packaged window units. Here is a break down of the main types of heating and cooling units. Types of Air Conditioners Central: These units are built to cool… Read More »
A step-by-step video is at the bottom of the page if needed . Replacing a Swamp Cooler Float is an easy task that most home DIYers can do. A bad Float will leak water and not cut the water supply off when the cooler is full. An evaporative cooler float works basically the same as… Read More »
Not all air conditioners are the same when it comes to the noise they make. Some are barley noticeable while others can create a racket that can become annoying to say the least. Through-the-wall air conditioning units are no exception and along with window mounted A/C units are the loudest. The reason they are the… 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 »
Replacing a furnace filter is often not on the top of the to-do-list. It can be overlooked until the furnace is not working properly or the air becomes less clean. People with allergies are often the first to notice when a furnace filter has become dirty and needs replaced. And just as important a dirty… Read More »
Keeping a garage warm, or at least warmer, is ideal when working during the winter. One of the problems with many garages is they lack a 220 volt outlet to run a heavy duty heater. 220 volts is ideal to get the high amps needed to run a commercial style electric heater. With that said… Read More »
Heat pumps are one of the best ways to heat and cool a space, and when combined in a mini split system they make for the perfect Do-It-yourself option. Mini split systems are smaller than traditional home HVAC units and work well in a large open room. The only real downside to a mini split… Read More »
Finding a quiet window mounted air conditioner can be a challenge. Mainly since the noisy components, the compressor and fan, are located directly inside the packaged unit. Since the compressor is located in the unit and not outside away from the home some degree of noise will always be present. With that said there are… Read More »
If an E6 error code displays on a mini split there are a few things a DIY type person can do before calling an HVAC tech. Of course if in doubt always call a professional. Below are the steps to troubleshoot and fix an E6 error code. You will need to know how to use… Read More »
Page Table of Contents Overview Wiring Mini Split DC Control Lines Wiring a Mini Split Electric AC Items Needed for AC Electrical Mini Split Wire Gauge Wiring a Disconnect Box To Mini Split Wiring from Breaker Panel to the Disconnect Box Summary Overview Wiring up a Mini Split HVAC unit is not difficult but does… Read More »