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 »
When we think of an HVAC technician manifold gauges are what we imagined in our minds. It is a very functional tool that we use in every aspect of our job. There are three different kinds of manifold gauges including analog, digital, and Bluetooth units that work with an app. Most technicians have learned with… Read More »
Having a good refrigerant scale is an important part of any HVAC technicians job. Knowing the exact amount of refrigerant that is added to a system is crucial in getting a job done right. What is an HVAC Refrigerant Scale? An HVAC refrigerant scale measures the amount of refrigerant that has gone into a system… Read More »
If you are worried about how hard the EPA 608 exam is and passing it, don’t. Passing the EPA 608 exam is not hard especially if you can memorize things easily. Not to say it is a cake-walk but many people stress about it more then they need to. What Is the EPA 608 Exam?… Read More »
Taking temperature readings is part of a HVAC technicians job from reading air differences at the supply and return, to reading super heat and sub cooling. So what makes for a good HVAC thermometer? This really depends on the job. For example, pocket thermometers are a great tool to carry around and get general readings,… Read More »
A video is at the bottom of the page for a visual walk through if needed. If you have a swamp cooler motor go bad changing it out for a new one is a relatively easy job. The first thing that is a new motor to replace the old one. HVAC stores will… Read More »
If you need to get an EPA certification to work with refrigerants you may wonder if you can get certified online. This is a yes and no question as I will explain below. Some parts of the test can be taken online but the more advanced certification most HVAC technicians need have to be proctored.… Read More »
Not all air conditioners are the same when it comes to the noise they make. Some are barley noticeable while others can create a racket that can become annoying to say the least. Through-the-wall air conditioning units are no exception and along with window mounted A/C units are the loudest. The reason they are the… Read More »
Replacing a furnace filter is often not on the top of the to-do-list. It can be overlooked until the furnace is not working properly or the air becomes less clean. People with allergies are often the first to notice when a furnace filter has become dirty and needs replaced. And just as important a dirty… Read More »
Keeping a garage warm, or at least warmer, is ideal when working during the winter. One of the problems with many garages is they lack a 220 volt outlet to run a heavy duty heater. 220 volts is ideal to get the high amps needed to run a commercial style electric heater. With that said… Read More »