R22 is being phased out in favor of more environmental friendly refrigerant types such as R134a. Since 1995 no new R22 refrigerant can be imported or created under the Montreal Protocol. R22 refrigerant can still be bought since it can be recycled from existing sources. When an HVAC service technicians turns in bottles of old… Read More »
A brazing torch is required in HVAC mainly to solder line-sets or fix a refrigerant leak. As with all tools in HVAC they are not the cheapest thing to buy usually running $200-$500 dollars depending on the brand. Often a set can be bought cheaply at a swap meet although this may be a bit… Read More »
An HVAC unit needs the correct pressures to operate and cool a space. If the refrigerant is too low or high, the unit will not operate and cause problems such as freezing up or other problems. Pressure changes as the temperature changes so a pressure temperature chart is used as a reference to get the… 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 a 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 »
Table of Contents 1. Overview 2. Main Components to Check First 3. How to Buy a New Condenser Fan Motor 4. Information Needed When Buying a New Motor 5. How to Buy a New Condenser Fan Motor Capacitor 6. Testing a Condenser Fan Motor Capacitor 7. Replacing the Start Run Capacitor 8. Replacing the Condenser… Read More »
A noisy loud air conditioner can be an annoyance especially when sleeping or watching TV. Not all air conditioners are built the same when it comes to how much noise they make. Some are so quiet you don’t even know it has turned on while others can wake you up in the middle of the… Read More »
R410a refrigerant can be bought at HVAC supply houses, HVAC repair companies, and online on sites such as eBay. Check here for up-to-date R410a prices on eBay. R410a Refrigerant on eBay How Much Does R410a Cost? This can vary depending on location and where it is bought. For example, if you live nearby an HVAC… Read More »
A noisy, loud heat pump or air conditioner unit can be an annoyance, especially when sleeping or watching TV. HVAC calls for a noisy outside condenser is a common problem sometimes with complaints from neighbors with a room close to the unit. Not all heat pumps are made the same when it comes to how… Read More »
Connecting a water line to a swamp cooler is an easy job that almost anyone can do. The way to keep it simple is to buy an Evaporative Cooler Water Hook-Up Kit. They work by screwing on to the existing faucet and adding a second faucet for a hose and a side mount for the… Read More »
Swamp coolers have many positives about them from low-cost electricity prices to adding moisture in a home. Most homes that have a swamp cooler use a manual evaporative cooler switch to control their swamp cooler. A manual switch simply turns a unit on or off along with other features such as fan only manually. Manual… Read More »