What is a Fan Limit Switch? A furnace has two switches, a fan limit switch and a high limit switch; these switches can be separate or in one package called a combination switch. High limit switch A high limit control switch will turn off the gas to a furnace if the temperature becomes too high.… Read More »
Table of contents Types of Mobile Home Furnaces Standard Furnace vs. Mobile Home Furnace Components of a Mobile Home Furnace and Air Conditioning 80% vs. 90% Furnaces Sizing a Mobile Home Furnace Climates Ton vs. BTUs Sizing Chart for Mobile Home Furnace Updraft vs. Down Draft Furnace Mobile Home Furnace Prices How Much Will it… Read More »
If your furnace needs a new control board, the average cost for an HVAC technician to install it is $400-$700. If you are a DIY type of person, furnace control boards can be bought online for $50-$250, depending on the furnace. Can I Replace My Own Furnace Circuit Board? Doing it yourself is very tempting… Read More »
If you have a mini split that gives an E1 error code, there are a few things to check before calling an HVAC company. Several things can cause an E1 error code on a mini split, and of course, the error can be manufacture specific. The most common fix is to turn the unit off… Read More »
A CEER (Combined Energy Efficiency Ratio) rating is a new standard for room and window air conditioners that rates how efficiently they operate. The DOE (Department of Energy) created the new standard for Window AC units in 2011 and implemented it in June 2014, and it has become the main way to see how efficient… Read More »
2022 has become a great year for anyone looking for a quiet window air conditioner with many new designs making them quieter and more efficient than ever before. One type is new units are built in a Saddle or U-shaped design that allows the noisy compressor to sit on the other side of the window.… Read More »
If the high limit switch in your furnace keeps tripping, the most common cause is a lack of airflow. When the air can not flow through the furnace, it heats up and trips the limits switch off. Why Does the High Limit Switch Shut Off the Furnace? The high limit switch is a safety feature,… Read More »
Doing a DIY Mini Split install is a great way to save money for the DIY handy type of person. Even though you will save on labor-cost installing a mini split unit yourself, some tools will need to be bought. The good news is that expensive HVAC equipment is not required for small mini split… Read More »
If your furnace is giving you trouble and not starting, you can try several things before calling a technician. While the furnace may have a problem that requires a technician to troubleshoot, there are often simple causes. Below are eight common reasons a furnace will not start to try out before calling a professional. Of… Read More »
Furnace thermostat wiring falls in the DIY category that a handy type person can hook up or fix. Of course, if in doubt, be sure to call a professional. When working with a thermostat, the cover can be snapped off to expose the wiring. Before doing any work on the thermostat and wiring, take a… Read More »