Recharging the refrigerant on a window air conditioner is not something done often, with most people buying a new unit when an old unit fails. Windows air conditioners can however be recharged with refrigerant and be put back to work cooling a room or space. Recharging a unit is not difficult but if you have… Read More »
Doing a DIY Mini Split install is a great way to save money for the DIY handy type of person. Even though you will save on labor-cost installing a mini split unit yourself, some tools will need to be bought. The good news is for small mini split jobs expensive HVAC equipment is not required… Read More »
With so many HVAC Vacuum Pumps to choose from how can you make sure you’re purchasing the right one for your job? Main Things to Look for When Buying a HVAC Vacuum Pump CFM (Cubic Feet a Minute) Stage (1-Stage or 2-Stage) CFM The CFM (Cubic Feet per Minute) on HVAC vacuum pumps is how… Read More »
2021 has become a great year for anyone looking for a quiet window air conditioner with many new designs making them quieter and more efficient than ever before. One type is new units are built in a Saddle or U shaped design that allows the noisy compressor to sit on the other side of the… Read More »
If you have a mini split that gives an P0 error code it is an IPM Module Fault or IGBT Over-Current Protection error. Several things can cause an P0 error code on a mini split and of course the error can be manufacture specific. The most common fix is to turn the unit off at… Read More »
Table of Contents 1. Overview 2. Main Components to Check First 3. How to Buy a New Condenser Fan Motor 4. Information Needed When Buying a New Motor 5. How to Buy a New Condenser Fan Motor Capacitor 6. Testing a Condenser Fan Motor Capacitor 7. Replacing the Start Run Capacitor 8. Replacing the Condenser… Read More »
If you have a mini split that gives an F0 error code it is a Compressor Overload Current Protection error. Several things can cause an F0 error code on a mini split and of course the error can be manufacture specific. The most common fix is to turn the unit off at the breaker for… Read More »
Pioneer Error Codes and Meanings Carrier Error Codes and Meanings Cooper and Hunter Error Codes and Meanings Daikin Error Codes and Meanings Mini split units are nice to have and usually very reliable heating and cooling packages. Unfortunately errors can happen which is usually displayed on the indoor wall unit. This error can be looked… Read More »
A noisy loud air conditioner can be an annoyance especially when sleeping or watching TV. Not all air conditioners are built the same when it comes to how much noise they make. Some are so quiet you don’t even know it has turned on while others can wake you up in the middle of the… Read More »
If a room needs a cooling unit but has no window a through-the-wall package can be installed. Installing a unit through-a-wall also let the owner place it in almost any location. A hole will need to be cut into the wall and a sleeve placed into to it to hold the HVAC unit in place.… Read More »