There are two types of window air conditioner room units, both cooling and cooling and heating types. These are the window installation and the wall installation. Window insulation may be considered temporary because the unit may be removed and the window put back to its original use. The wall installation is permanent because a hole… Read More: How To Install A Window Air Conditioning Unit: Heat pump… »
Heat pumps are very versatile in the way they can heat and cool a space. Mini split heat pumps can be installed into anything from a garage to a shed. Home additions are also a good use of a mini split heat pump when the ductwork can’t be extended. Another benefit of a heat pump… Read More: DIY Heat Pump Ductless Mini Split Unit »
Furnaces have been in a constant evolution to become more efficient and last longer. During this constant change manufactures have continued to rethink the way furnaces work, from lighting gas with a pilot light, to using an eclectic igniter. Even though furnaces have changed over the years many older units are still in service and… Read More: Types of Gas Furnaces: AFUE Efficiency Explained »
Space heaters are are small and versatile units that can be used in an emergency or as supplemental heat. There are many types of space heaters available in different designs and options for a home. Most all will come with a built-in thermostat and high low temperature settings along with other features. The type of… Read More: Types of Electric Space Heaters for Home Use »
Space heaters add heat to a room to help get it to a comfortable warmth level. It is that versatile go to appliance that most homes can’t live without. From helping to heat a room when a furnace is not needed, to adding heat to a room that doesn’t get enough. But what is the… Read More: Our Picks for The Top Five Best Portable Space Heaters »
After a swamp cooler switch, a thermostat controller is the next best way to control an evaporative cooler. These can work the same as a switch only with added features of it being programmable for temperature or run times. Keep in mind features vary by model, from simple set-point controls to fully programmable units. It… Read More: Evaporative Swamp Cooler Thermostat Wiring »
Ductless Heat Pumps are HVAC units that are very versatile. They can be low-cost to buy as packaged DIY units and are very efficient to run saving money on heating and cooling. What are Heat Pumps? A heat pump uses refrigerant to heat and cool a home. During the summer refrigerant is cycled through a… Read More: Cut Your Heating Costs in Half with a Ductless Heat… »
Propane heaters are great units that can put out a lot of heat without running up an electrical bill. They are used in garages, warehouses, or most any open working space that needs to be heated. The Mr Heater is one such unit that can heat a space up-to 1500 Square Feet. It has a… Read More: Review: Mr Heater MH60QFAV 60,000 BTU Portable Propane Heater »
If you suffer from allergies or similar aliments don’t let your guard down when the season change especially during Fall and Winter. The combination of Winter’s dry air, a turned-up thermostat, and inside closed spaces can wreak chaos on your system. As most people know who suffer with this problem the best way to combat… Read More: Our Picks for Best Whole House Humidifier »
If your air conditioning unit is turning on and off constantly it is doing what is called Short Cycling. A unit that is short cycling can cause wear and tear on a unit leading to expensive repair cost. An electricity bill will also be higher since a compressor in an air conditioner uses more power… Read More: How to Stop an Air Conditioner From Short Cycling: Differential… »