Buying a new recovery machine can be quite an investment that needs to last for years to come. Before leaping in and buying a unit looking through your options and reading reviews is the best buying method to find a good unit. What fits one scenario might not fit another. If you’re a one-man operation… Read More »
Some years are worse than others for allergies with this being a bad year for allergies at least for me. Locally where I live the dust and pollen in the air seem to be worse than usual making me sneeze constantly and a nose that won’t stop running. Besides allergy medication there is not much… Read More »
Window-mounted air conditioning units that both heats and cool come in two styles. Heat Pump Air Conditioner Combination Supplemental Heat Air Conditioner Combination A Heat Pump works by cycling refrigerant the same as any A/C unit does. When it becomes cold the process is reversed and it produces heat instead of cold air. Supplemental heat… Read More »
Taking temperature readings is part of an HVAC technician’s 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, such as… Read More »
Page Table of Contents 1. What Is a Mini Split HVAC System? 2. Our Picks for Best Mini Split Air Conditioners 2021 3. Best Mini Split Comparison Chart 4. Can You Install a Mini Split System Yourself? 5. How Hard is it To Install a Mini Split System? 6. How Long Do Mini Split Air… Read More »
A furnace draft inducer vents toxic gasses that come from the burner. The inducer motor insures there is constant flow of air outside through a vent so no toxic gasses enter a home. A Draft Inducer pulls toxic gasses from a furnace and pushes them out a vent pipe. An Inducer should start up before… Read More »
Vacuum pumps are a necessary part of HVAC to get a system into a vacuum and even test for leaks. The most common use is to pump down a line-set and then let it sit to see if there are any leaks. A/C system require a vacuum to work correctly which a good vacuum pump… Read More »
If you live in an apartment finding a good air conditioning unit is easy enough with several options available. The more popular options include portable and small packaged window units. Here is a break down of the main types of heating and cooling units. Types of Air Conditioners Central: These units are built to cool… Read More »
Finding a refrigerant leak on an HVAC system can be easy at times and other times almost impossible. One method is to use a bubbly liquid sprayed around were a possible leak is to visibly be able to see the leaks location. Using this method does work but often requires lots of time, especially for… Read More »
There are many times a room with no windows needs to be cooled. A good way to cool a room with no windows is to use a portable air conditioner to cool the space down. Keep in mind that extending the existing HVAC system or installing a mini split unit is usually the best long… Read More »