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: How To Install a Through the Wall Air Conditioner Sleeve »
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: 3 Best Alternatives to a Window Air Conditioner »
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: HVAC Start and Run Capacitor Explained and How To Buy… »
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: What Size Mini Split Do You Need? (Mini Split BTU… »
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: Mini Split Ceiling Cassette vs Wall Mount Ductless »
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: Our Picks for Best 115 Volt Window Heat Pump Units »
An EL-01 Error on some mini split units indicates a communication problem between the inside and outside units. This includes Pioneer, Carrier, and more units, but be sure to check the error codes for your specific unit. There can be a difference in errors depending on the manufacturer and model, so always verify your mini… Read More: Causes and Fixes of a Mini Split EL-01 Error Code »
A draft inducer is a necessary furnace component that helps to vent toxic gases out of a home. Venting toxic gases out of the space being heated is needed to keep the inside air breathable. What is a Furnace Gas Draft Inducer? The combustion chamber in a furnace burns gas and contains harmful carbon dioxide… Read More: What is a Furnace Gas Draft Inducer and How Does… »
Replacing and installing a Goodman air conditioner system is something that needs to be done once the old unit is worn out. Air conditioner units such as Goodman last many years but eventually will need to be replaced. For Goodman split systems, this includes replacing the outside condenser, evaporator-coil, and sometimes the Line-set. If you… Read More: How To Install 3 Ton Goodman Air Conditioner »
There are many mini split systems available from several different manufacturers. Mitsubishi is one such manufacturer that is known for its well-built units and a good warranty. They have many packages that can be installed, including the Hyper Heat model, which is designed for colder temperatures. Mini split heat pump systems work very well cooling… Read More: Mitsubishi Hyper Heat Mini Split Install and Review »