Window and through-the-wall air conditioners are a great low-cost way to cool a space. They are also DIY friendly, with most homeowners able to install a unit without the need for an HVAC installer. Window vs. Wall Mounted Air Conditioner A window-mounted air conditioner is meant to be installed through a window and has a… Read More »
If you do a lot of work in a garage, depending on where you live, heating it is almost a must. Most start to research their options for heating a garage and most often lean toward large electric heaters. While large electric heaters do the job, they are not the most efficient way to heat… Read More »
Having a refrigerant recovery machine is necessary for an HVAC technician to complete a job that requires recovery. There are many available with varying price ranges and features. I found myself looking for a new unit when my old unit finally gave out after many years of use. My old recovery unit was becoming a… Read More »
If the high limit switch in a 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 »
Refrigerant recovery from an HVAC system has been mandatory since 1995 when the EPA enacted the Montreal Protocol and required 608 certification of all technicians. Refrigerant must be recovered; otherwise, huge fines can be imposed. The EPA allows for de-minimis release, or basically refrigerant released when connecting hoses to and from a unit or tank.… 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 »
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 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 »
Testing the furnace limit switch by bypassing it is common to see if it has gone bad. A furnace should only be run for a short while to test the switch. The furnace limit switch helps protect the heat exchanger from becoming too hot and cracking. If the heat exchanger cracks, it can let noxious… Read More »
Heat pumps are a great way to heat or cool a home with only electricity. No gas is required for a heat pump to work. Heat pumps work the same way a regular air conditioner works, only reversing itself in the winter to heat a home instead of cooling. They use a reversing valve that… Read More »