Replacing a capacitor on a swamp cooler motor fall in the DIY category and is a straightforward fix. Of course, if in doubt, be sure to call a professional. Not all evaporative coolers use capacitors, and it can vary from unit-to-unit if one is installed. If cooler does have one and the motor has been… 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 lets the owner place it in almost any location. A hole will need to be cut into the wall and a sleeve placed into it to hold the HVAC unit in… Read More »
Wiring Mini Split Inside Control Wires Wiring a Mini Split Electric AC Items Needed Disconnect Box Types of Wire Gauge for Mini Split Wiring a Disconnect Box To Mini Split Wiring from Breaker Panel to the Disconnect Box Wiring up a mini split HVAC unit is not difficult but does require some basic electrical knowledge.… Read More »
Which DIY Mini Split Units Heat and Cool? How Hard is a DIY Mini Split to Install? What is the Best DIY Mini Split Heat Pump? Our Picks for Best DIY Mini Split Heat Pumps 2024 DIY Mini Split Heat Pump Comparison Chart How Big a DIY Mini Split (BTU) Should You Get? Mini split… Read More »
Window air conditioners are low cost quick solution that many use to cool a room or building. While they do work, there are often better options, such as an evaporator cooler, mini-split, or even portable cooling units. Window mounted air conditioners can often be loud and take up space around a window blocking it from… Read More »
Capacitors are used in HVAC to help electrical motors to start and keep running smoothly. They are low-cost components that come in multiple packages, shapes, and sizes. What are Start Run Capacitors? A Start Capacitor holds a charge to start a motor moving. A Run Capacitor keeps a motor running smoothly with no big up… Read More »
Mini Split systems are great for heating and cooling and are very versatile able to be fitted into almost any space. Besides picking the right unit how big a unit is needed also needs to be considered. This is easy to do by calculating the square feet of the space to be maintained. How to… Read More »
Mini split packages are highly versatile heating and cooling units and are built to be installed in many different scenarios. While the outside condenser is usually mounted the same, the internal unit can be mounted on the ceiling, wall, or near the floor. Units with the inside condenser mounted near the floor are called floor… Read More »
Installing a mini split has many benefits, from better efficiency and lower cost to operate, to DIY installations. Most are familiar with the ductless wall mounted units, but few are aware mini split units also come in a ceiling mounted option. The ceiling mounted option is called cassette type mini split and works just as… Read More »
Heat Pumps are a very efficient way to heat and cool a home; unfortunately, most window air conditioning heat pump units require 220/240 volts to operate. While 220/240-volt electrical lines can always be installed, this can add to the cost of installing a heat pump unit. With most outlets wired for 115-volt, a unit that… Read More »