Tin snips, also called aviation snips (though they are different), are the best hand tools available for cutting sheet metal. What is the Difference Between Yellow, Red, and Green Tin Snips? Red handle cuts left Green cuts right Yellow cuts straight The handles on tin snips are red, yellow, or green, which is not for… Read More: Our Picks for Best Tin Snips for HVAC »
Having a good multimeter when working in the HVAC field is a must-have tool. Basic meters can read AC and DC voltages with a few other features but an HVAC meter needs to do much more. For example, an Amp Clamp to quickly read amps that are being pulled by a motor or compressor is… Read More: What is the Best HVAC Multimeter? »
Starting out in the HVAC field can be hard, from finding that first job to buying all the tools you will need. Many of the tools are not cheap, and buying them all at one time can be a big investment. Below is a list of tools an HVAC tech or HVAC installer will need.… Read More: HVAC Tool List for Technician and Installer »
Window air conditioners are very popular since they are easy to set up and start cooling a room quickly. There are many Window units available, from units that have manual controls to new Smart WiFi units. Smart Window air conditioners have started to be introduced, including WiFi and Voice Controlled with Alexa. Most all Smart… Read More: Our Picks for Best Smart WiFi Window Air Conditioners »
If you have a room with no windows or vents and need a ventless air conditioner, there are different options. There are several cooling solutions for rooms that have no way to vent cool air inside a home or building. What is a Ventless Air Conditioner? A ventless air conditioner cools a room without any… Read More: Best Ventless Air Conditioner for a Room with no Windows »
Whole house fans are a low-cost and easy way to benefit a home from cooling to venting stale, tired air. Since an attic can become very hot in the summer blowing the hot air out can be of benefit to cool the entire home. What Is a Whole House Attic Fan? A whole house attic… Read More: Our Picks for the Best Whole House Attic Fans »
Having a good Wet Dry Vac to clean up a mess or pull out water is a must-have tool for an HVAC tech. There are many sizes and brands to choose from in all different price ranges. A good HVAC Wet-Dry-Vac should be very portable and be able to be put in storage easily. Being… Read More: Our Picks for Best Wet Dry Vacuums for HVAC »
Garages can get hot in the summer and don’t usually have a window to let air blow in or install a window air conditioner unit. Cooling a windowless building such as a garage can be done in different ways, depending on the scenario. Options can vary from low-cost, budget-friendly to higher-cost and more involved installation.… Read More: How to Cool a Garage with No Windows »
Passing the EPA 608 exam is a necessary part of becoming an HVAC technician. Many techs worry about how hard it is to pass, which I would say not to worry about it and mainly focus on memorizing the possible questions and answers. Passing the EPA 608 exam is not hard, especially if you can… Read More: How To Pass the EPA 608 Certification Exam Test »
Connecting a water line to a swamp cooler is an easy job that almost anyone can do. There are several ways to tap into an outside faucet, from tapping not the water line to different style attachments. One way to keep it simple is to buy an Evaporative Cooler Water Hook-Up Kit. They work by… Read More: Connecting a Swamp Cooler Line To an Outside Faucet »