An air conditioning compressor is the heart of an A/C unit and can be a real problem if not working. There are many things that can cause a compressor to stop working. Below is a list of some common issues to look for when troubleshooting a unit. Five Reasons an Air Conditioner Compressor Will Not… Read More »
Not all air conditioners are the same when it comes to the noise they make. Some are barely 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 »
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 »
The wiring of a swamp cooler is not complex but if you have never wired up a motor before, or feel uncomfortable with electricity it is advisable to hire an electrician to wire up your cooler. Motors and switches wiring can change from different manufactures. Be sure to always follow the schematics from the manufacture… Read More »
The contactor/relay in a heat pump is what controls the power coming into the unit. The main AC power (115/230 volts) is plugged onto one side coming from a breaker, and the units blower motor, compressor, control board and everything else plugs onto the other side. When 24 volts is sent to the contactor a… Read More »
A video is at the bottom of the page for a visual walk through if needed. Evaporative coolers need basic maintenance every year for them to work well and last many years. Oiling the bearings on the rib cage fan is one of those things that should be done yearly. Keeping them oiled up is… Read More »
Replacing a water pump on a swamp cooler is an easy task that most DIY (Do-It-Yourself) type of person can do easily. The first thing to do is to buy a new swamp cooler water pump to replace the old one. They can be bought at most any hardware store or even online on Amazon.… Read More »
What is an HVAC Return Air Filter? A Return Air Filter keeps dust and other debris from entering a heating and cooling system and working properly. Air must cycle through an HVAC unit to work heating and cooling a home. Air is blown into a home through the vents and pulled into the unit through… Read More »
I have been asked a few times about wiring up a single capacitor when a dual round has failed. First of all I dont suggest doing this and it is only a quick fix when you dont have the correct dual round capacitor with you. With that said this is done all the time by… Read More »
A bad condensing fan motor is a common problem since they are constantly working and exposed outside to the weather. The condensing fan motor is located outside and under a circular grate with 5-10 screws holding it in place. It is there to blow away hot or cold air depending on the unit such as… Read More »