Mini Split air conditioners are very popular since they are very efficient to run, can both heat and cool, and can be installed by Do-It-Yourself individuals. There are many kits available that can be bought online that come in different sizes. Senville is one such manufacturer of Mini Split heat pumps and has 9000, 12000,… Read More: How To Install Senville Ductless Mini Split 230 Volts »
Getting the right size window air conditioner for a room is necessary; otherwise, it may not cool the room completely. If a unit is too small, it will not cool the room, and a unit will run constantly. If a unit is too big for a room, it will quickly cool a room and shut… Read More: How to Size a Window Air Conditioning Unit Cooling Capacity »
If your car or truck is not cooling and needs refrigerant added, depending on the type, it can be bought at many locations. Refrigerant can be bought in small bottles called recharging kits at Auto Part stores, Amazon, or eBay. Example R134 on Amazon Supertech R-134a Refrigerant Automotive use in a 12oz Self-Sealing Container Types… Read More: Where To Buy Refrigerant for a Car or Truck R134a… »
If a P1 error code displays on a mini split air conditioner, 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 most common causes and fixes for a P1 error code. This includes Cooper and Hunter,… Read More: Causes and Fixes Mini Split P1 Error Code »
Mini Split kits are great HVAC units to install, with many DIY kits available. Many homeowners save money installing mini split systems, but sometimes problems can come up. Installing the line-set is one part that seems difficult but is a straightforward DIY job. Flaring the copper line-set is one such task that sometimes needs to… Read More: How To Flare and Install Mini Split Copper Line Set »
Getting a swamp cooler ready for winter is an easy task that almost 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: How To Winterize an Evaporative Swamp Cooler (With Pictures) »
A CEER (Combined Energy Efficiency Ratio) rating is a new standard for room and window air conditioners that rates how efficiently they operate. The DOE (Department of Energy) created the new standard for window AC units in 2011 and implemented it in June 2014, and it has become the main way to see how efficient… Read More: What Does a CEER Rating on an Air Conditioner Mean »
An HVAC unit needs the correct pressures to operate and heat or cool a space. If the refrigerant is too low or high, the unit will not operate correctly and cause problems such as freezing up or other issues. Since pressure changes as the temperature changes, a pressure temperature chart is used as a reference… Read More: How To Read an HVAC Temperature Pressure Chart »
Mini split units are very popular with many DIY homeowners since they are low-cost to install compared to traditional HVAC systems. There are many advantages to a mini split and installing a unit yourself, which helps save on cost. The units also have high efficiency, making them cost less to operate compared to other HVAC… Read More: 9 Tips and Tricks for DIY Mini Split Installations »
ECM motors are commonly used in HVAC systems these days as blower motors. This includes air conditioners, heat pumps, and furnaces. ECM Motors can adjust the airflow depending on what the system is getting for feedback. First of all, there are two components to an ECM motor the control module and the motor itself. The… Read More: ECM 2.3 Variable Speed Blower Motor Troubleshooting »