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 »
A video is at the bottom of the page for a visual walk-through if needed. Replacing a swamp cooler motor falls in the Do-It-Yourself category for a handy type of person. The side panels will need to be removed along with some basic tools to unbolt the motor. Remember when removing any bolts or wiring… Read More »
Are you starting a HVAC career? Or possibly a 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… Read More »
Window air conditioners are very popular since they are easy to setup and start cooling a room quickly. There are many Window units available from units that have manual controls to new Smart WiFi units. Smart Window air conditioners have started to be introduced including WiFi and Voice Controlled with Alexa. While there is is… Read More »
There are many mini split systems available from several different manufactures. Mitsubishi is one such manufacture that is known for its well built units and good warranty. They have many packages that can be installed including the Hyper Heat model which is designed for colder temperatures. Mini split heat pump systems work very well cooling… Read More »
Having a window fan that helps purifies a homes stale air can benefit a living space. They also have the added benefit of helping to cool down a home when the air outside is cooler. There are many good units available with some of our favorite picks below. As always be sure to read the… Read More »
An E2 Error code on a mini split is a Zero Crossing Signal Detection Error. Possible problems include erratic power supply or the main indoor PCB. The most common way to fix an E2 error code is to power reset the entire system. How To Fix an E2 Mini Split Error Code Power off the… Read More »
Pioneer Error Codes and Meanings Carrier Error Codes and Meanings Cooper and Hunter Error Codes and Meanings Daikin Error Codes and Meanings Mini split units are nice to have and usually very reliable heating and cooling packages. Unfortunately errors can happen which is usually displayed on the indoor wall unit. This error can be looked… Read More »