The best heater for a greenhouse will vary unit-to-unit as to climate, cost, and how well the greenhouse is built. In my opinion, a gas or electric heater is the best to use, but for another, a wood burner may be a better option. I live in the desert with no ready supply of wood,… Read More: Our Picks for Best Heaters for a Greenhouse »
A gas furnace is made of many parts that can be broken down into their individual components. Each component will have a specific task, or the furnace will not operate correctly. Below are the main basic components for almost any gas furnace. Gas Furnace Components and Parts Explained Heat Exchanger When gas burns, it gives… Read More: Gas Furnace Components and Parts Explained »
Large rooms can be difficult to keep warm depending on a few different factors. Things such as how well-insulated a room is and how cold it is outside can have an effect on how well it stays warm. Indoor heaters are a great way to help supplement an existing heating and cooling system and even… Read More: Our Picks for Best Indoor Heaters for Large Rooms »
Purchasing a furnace capacitor and installing it is easy to do and falls into the do-it-yourself category. Basic precautions need to be taken, mainly turning the power off to the furnace so as not to get shocked. Furnaces can fall into three categories when it comes to capacitors. Not have a capacitor at all. Some… Read More: How To Buy and Replace a Furnace Capacitor »
Dehumidifiers come in all shapes and sizes, from large units to small compact designs. While larger units have their place, small and compact units are often better since they take up less space. They also make a better fit into a small room that does not need a large unit. A Dehumidifier with a drain… Read More: What is the Best and Smallest Dehumidifier with a Drain… »
Window and through-the-wall air conditioners are a great low-cost way to cool a space. They are also DIY friendly, with most homeowners able to install a unit without the need for an HVAC installer. Window vs. Wall Mounted Air Conditioner A window-mounted air conditioner is meant to be installed through a window and has a… Read More: Window vs. Through Wall Mounted Air Conditioner »
If you do a lot of work in a garage, depending on where you live, heating it is almost a must. Most start to research their options for heating a garage and most often lean toward large electric heaters. While large electric heaters do the job, they are not the most efficient way to heat… Read More: What is the Most Efficient Way To Heat a Garage? »
Having a refrigerant recovery machine is necessary for an HVAC technician to complete a job that requires recovery. There are many available with varying price ranges and features. I found myself looking for a new unit when my old unit finally gave out after many years of use. My old recovery unit was becoming a… Read More: Review: Robinair RG3 Portable Refrigerant Recovery Machine »
If the high limit switch in a furnace keeps tripping, the most common cause is a lack of airflow. When the air can not flow through the furnace, it heats up and trips the limits switch off. Why Does the High Limit Switch Shut Off the Furnace? The high limit switch is a safety feature,… Read More: Furnace High Limit Switch Keeps Tripping Causes and Fixes »
Refrigerant recovery from an HVAC system has been mandatory since 1995 when the EPA enacted the Montreal Protocol and required 608 certification of all technicians. Refrigerant must be recovered; otherwise, huge fines can be imposed. The EPA allows for de-minimis release, or basically refrigerant released when connecting hoses to and from a unit or tank.… Read More: How To Use a Refrigerant Recovery Machine on an HVAC… »