While not common, repairing window air conditioner units can be done, including checking for low refrigerant and adding some if necessary. Since sealed units don’t have a service port for gauges, checking if it is low on refrigerant is not as quick as other HVAC systems. Installing service ports can be done and is not… Read More: Diagnosing a Sealed Window Air Conditioner Unit for Low Refrigerant »
All air conditioners can freeze up when not operating correctly. This includes almost any unit, from a big home unit to a small window-mounted unit. Below we give the three of the most common reasons a unit can ice over and stop working. 3 Reasons Why an Air Conditioner Can Freeze Up Bad Air… Read More: 3 Reasons Why Your Air Conditioner is Freezing Up »
Duct HVAC systems improve the quality of the air, usually by circulating air through the ducts and throughout a home or office building. Several components are used to move air through the system, including ducts, plenum, return air, vents, and more. What is a Plenum in HVAC? A plenum is a metal box that air… Read More: What is a Plenum in HVAC and How to Fix… »
Electric space heaters are a nice convenience but can be annoying if they are loud buzzing or hissing while putting out heat. Having a quiet electric space heater can no-doubt help make a home more comfortable. So what are the quietest space heaters? There is different types of technology used with space heaters making some… Read More: What is the Quietest Electric Space Heaters? »
Mini split units and central air conditioning are both good options for cooling a home. Each has its own positives and negatives that should be considered before installing a system. Main Differences Between a Mini Split and Central Air Conditioning A mini split unit only blows air from one spot where the inside unit is… Read More: Mini Split vs. Central Air Conditioning: Pros and Cons »
Cleaning a dryer vent is one of those necessary household chores that need to be done occasionally. There are cleaning services that will come out and clean it for you but cleaning the dryer vent is an easy DIY fix that can save money. Items Needed To Clean a Dryer Vent Lint-Eater Dryer Cleaner Kit… Read More: Step-By-Step How To Clean Dryer Vent »
Most HVAC professionals would agree that moisture is the single most detrimental factor in a refrigeration system. A unit can stand only a small amount of water. For this reason, the majority of refrigeration and air conditioning systems contain driers. Several designs of heat pumps have two driers. Liquid line driers have been used in… Read More: Heating and Cooling Liquid Line Filter Driers an Overview »
Converting natural gas to propane or propane to natural gas is the same processes by installing new orifices, springs and possibly other components. It involves changing out the correct-sized furnace orifices/jets and the gas valve spring. Always follow the instructions for the furnace being worked on as there can be differences between units. The same… Read More: How To Furnace Propane Natural Gas Conversion »
Chances are you have heard the term forced air heating, but what is forced air heating? Forced air heating is when air is heated and distributed through a home using ducts. The air can be heated by a gas furnace, an electric furnace, or a heat pump, and when a fan is put into the… Read More: What is Forced Air Heating? »
Are you starting an HVAC career? Or possibly an at-home do-it-yourself type person looking to save money on repairs? Then below are our top ten picks for books on HVAC. One of the things about HVAC is that the technology hasn’t moved as fast as many other fields, especially fields that are computer science-related. How… Read More: Our List for The Top 10 Best HVAC Books »