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 »
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 »
R-22 is an old refrigerant that has been slowly replaced by other refrigerants such as R410a. R-22 units can still be bought, and it looks to stay that way for some time although units are becoming more scarce. Units and parts are still sold online on sites such as eBay. The government did pass laws… Read More »
Buying the correct thermostat for an air conditioning unit depends on knowing what type of HVAC unit you have. Thankfully, manufacturers set up most thermostats to accommodate almost any system, but it still helps to know what type of HVAC system you have. Types of Air Conditioning Systems Heat Pump Unit A heat pump can… Read More »
The Paris Rhone evaporative air cooler is a unit that can cool an area using water and a fan. Evaporative air coolers are popular in a location with low humidity and work well as long as the humidity levels stay low. *This unit was sent to me to review with my honest opinion and results… Read More »
A Furnace Draft Inducer Motor Vents Toxic Gases Outside. A Furnace Pressure Switch Confirms the Draft Inducer Motor is Working. A draft inducer motor and pressure switch work together to make sure toxic gasses are vented from a furnace. When a furnace turns on, one of the first components to start is the inducer motor.… Read More »
Pioneer makes several mini-split units, with the 12,000 BTU unit being one of them. The Pioneer Company is a relatively new name to air conditioning systems and is known for making inexpensive products that compete with big-name brand companies. Besides the 12000 BTU units, they also make smaller and larger units, 9,000-36,000 BTU. 12,000 BTU… Read More »
If you have a vent that is not outputting good airflow, there are several options to get it working properly. Some air conditioning systems don’t push enough air out the vents creating a system that underperforms. If this is happening to your system, then there are low-cost ways to boost the airflow. How Do I… Read More »
Do-It-Yourself Mini Split units have become very popular since they are a good alternative to high-cost HVAC installations. They come with almost everything needed except tools and electrical wiring to a panel. There are many units available, from small 9000 BTU units to large 36000 BTU units. Heat pump units such as Pioneer both heat… Read More »
There are times that a room or space needs to be cooled, and there are no windows to install a window mounted unit. When this happens, there are a few options depending on your budget and HVAC skill set. Let’s take a look at a few options for how to cool a room that has… Read More »