Replacing a bad evaporative swamp cooler belt is part of regular maintenance and something that many DIY homeowners can do. Of course, if in doubt be sure to call a professional. Each swamp cooler will have a different belt size that can be bought at most home improvement stores or online. How Long Should a… Read More: How To Replace an Evaporative Swamp Cooler Fan Motor Belt »
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. What Makes for a Good HVAC Thermometer? The best thermometer to use in HVAC will depend on what is being worked on. For example, pocket thermometers are a great tool to… Read More: What is a the Best Thermometer for HVAC? »
Evaporative swamp coolers and air conditioners work very differently in how they cool. A swamp cooler uses evaporation, while air conditioners use pressure and refrigerant to cool the surrounding air. Should you buy and use a swamp cooler or an air conditioner? Below are the differences and some things to think about. What is an… Read More: Evaporative Swamp Cooler vs Air Conditioning Questions and Answers »
Using a vacuum pump to pump down a mini split line set is possibly the most troublesome part of DIY mini split installations. Many new installers have issues with using a vacuum pump and HVAC gauges to set the system in a vacuum. While the process is not difficult and the method I recommend using… Read More: Overview of KWIK-E-VAC Line Set Flushing Kit and How To… »
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 breakdown of the main types of heating and cooling units available and which is best for an apartment. Types of Apartment Air… Read More: Our Picks for Best Air Conditioning Units for an Apartment »
UV lights are a great option for an HVAC system to kill off mold, mildew, and airborne viruses. This makes them ideal in many scenarios for keeping the air cleaner and safer to breathe. What Are HVAC UV Lights? HVAC UV Lights are bulbs that radiate UV light that kills mold, mildew, and airborne viruses.… Read More: How To Install UV Light In an HVAC System »
There is no doubt that when there is no air-conditioning, it can become uncomfortably hot when you are traveling or camping. The good news is it doesn’t have to be this way. There are many products on the market that will cool down a space using 12-24 volts DC. These units work by using batteries… Read More: Best Battery Powered Air Conditioners for Camping or Traveling »
Pumping down an HVAC system is routinely done for many reasons, such as moving a unit, replacing the line-set, or general repairs. The Pumping down of a unit should no be confused with vacuuming a unit down which are separate. Some basic tools will be needed such as HVAC gauges, Allen key, and crescent wrench.… Read More: How To Pump Down a Mini Split Air Conditioner or… »
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: Tools Needed for a DIY Mini Split Install »
A mini split is a great HVAC system to install that can also be made to look better and fit into the surrounding area. One way to make a unit look better is to install a line set cover which will be located on the outside wall. What is a Mini Split Line Set Cover?… Read More: Our Picks for Best Mini Split Line Set Cover Kits »