HVAC gauges are a very important part of troubleshooting, fixing, and repairing heating and cooling systems. Understanding how they work is one of the more crucial things a technician will need to know. Below is a basic overview of how HVAC manifold gauges work, along with pictures. What are HVAC Gauges? HVAC gauges are a… Read More: How HVAC Manifold Gauges Work Tutorial for Beginners »
A mini split with an E6 error usually indicates a communication error. Of course, be sure to check the manual for your specific unit, and if in doubt, call a professional. This includes Pioneer, Cooper&Hunter, Carrier and more units but be sure to check the error codes for your specific unit. There can be a… Read More: Causes and Fixes for a Mini Split E6 Error Code »
If you have a mini split that leaks water inside your home, it likely needs some basic maintenance to stop it from leaking. Fixing the problem often falls in the do-it-yourself category for a handy type of person. Of course, if in doubt, call a professional. What Causes a Mini Split to Leak and Drip… Read More: How To Fix a Mini Split That is Leaking Water… »
If you have an HVAC system that has a single dual round capacitor, it can be split into two separate capacitors. Two separate single capacitors can be installed when a dual round has failed. First of all, I don’t suggest doing this, and it is only a quick fix when you don’t have the correct… Read More: How to Go from a Dual Capacitor to a Single… »
Not all air conditioners have the same quality when it comes to the noise they make. Some are barely 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 are the loudest, along with window-mounted units. They are the loudest because the… Read More: Our Picks for Best Quietest Through the Wall Air Conditioners »
A gas furnace pressure switch is a necessary component for safety and for the furnace to turn on. If the switch is not working, the furnace will not start. What is a Gas Furnace Pressure Switch? A gas furnace pressure switch is a safety component that makes sure gas is being vented from a furnace… Read More: How To Test a Gas Furnace Pressure Switch »
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 to be replaced. And just as… Read More: Furnace Filters Reviews: Best to Worst »
A Ductless Mini Split is an HVAC unit that heats and cools a room or open space. They work the same as large HVAC units but are built smaller to fit into a variety of scenarios. For example, they make great units to add to a home addition, garage, or small home. What is a… Read More: What Is a Ductless Mini Split Heat Pump Air Conditioner? »
Mini Split units are low-cost heating and cooling systems that have many Do-It-yourself kits available. Daikin is one such mini split manufacturer that has been around for many years with many good units. They have different sized units from 9,000 BTU to 24,000 BTU. Daikin Mini Split Installation Installing a mini split does require some… Read More: Overview and Review: Daikin Mini Split Heat Pump »
Having a multi-meter with an amp clamp when troubleshooting an HVAC system is ideal when needing amp load readings. There are many good HVAC amp clamp multimeters available with our favorite picks below. What is an Amp Clamp Multimeter? An amp clamp can read the current flowing to a device which is measured in amps… Read More: Our Picks for Best Amp Clamp Multimeter for HVAC »