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 that expensive HVAC equipment is not required for small mini split… Read More »
If your furnace is giving you trouble and not starting, you can try several things before calling a technician. While the furnace may have a problem that requires a technician to troubleshoot, there are often simple causes. Below are eight common reasons a furnace will not start to try out before calling a professional. Of… Read More »
Furnace thermostat wiring falls in the DIY category that a handy type person can hook up or fix. Of course, if in doubt, be sure to call a professional. When working with a thermostat, the cover can be snapped off to expose the wiring. Before doing any work on the thermostat and wiring, take a… Read More »
Page Table of Contents Best Mini Split for a Garage What Size Mini Split Does a Garage Need? Do All Mini Split Units Heat and Cool? How to Install a Mini Split in a Garage Mini-Split Heat Pump units are a great way to heat and cool a garage since they are small and are… Read More »
Testing the furnace limit switch by bypassing it is common to see if it has gone bad. A furnace should only be run for a short while to test the switch. The furnace limit switch helps protect the heat exchanger from becoming too hot and cracking. If the heat exchanger cracks, it can let noxious… Read More »
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 breakdown of the main types of heating and cooling units. Types of Apartment Air Conditioners Central: These units are built to cool… Read More »
Taking temperature readings is part of an HVAC technician’s job, from reading air differences at the supply and return to reading super-heat and sub-cooling. What Makes for a Good HVAC Thermometer? This really depends on the job. For example, pocket thermometers are a great tool to carry around and get general readings, such as checking… Read More »
Heat pumps are a great way to heat or cool a home with only electricity. No gas is required for a heat pump to work. Heat pumps work the same way a regular air conditioner works, only reversing itself in the winter to heat a home instead of cooling. They use a reversing valve that… 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 an 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 »
HVAC systems such as air conditioning units need a vacuum set on the system before refrigerant is let inside. A good vacuum pump will remove airborne moisture and or non-condensable from the system and will boil off moisture. The deeper the vacuum, the lower the micron level, which is needed for an HVAC system to… Read More »