R-22 is an old refrigerant that has been slowly replaced by other refrigerants such as R410a. R-22 units can still be bought, and it looks to stay that way for some time although units are becoming more scarce. Units and parts are still sold online on sites such as eBay. The government did pass laws… Read More »
Buying the correct thermostat for an air conditioning unit depends on knowing what type of HVAC unit you have. Thankfully, manufacturers set up most thermostats to accommodate almost any system, but it still helps to know what type of HVAC system you have. Types of Air Conditioning Systems Heat Pump Unit A heat pump can… Read More »
The Paris Rhone evaporative air cooler is a unit that can cool an area using water and a fan. Evaporative air coolers are popular in a location with low humidity and work well as long as the humidity levels stay low. *This unit was sent to me to review with my honest opinion and results… Read More »
A Furnace Draft Inducer Motor Vents Toxic Gases Outside. A Furnace Pressure Switch Confirms the Draft Inducer Motor is Working. A draft inducer motor and pressure switch work together to make sure toxic gasses are vented from a furnace. When a furnace turns on, one of the first components to start is the inducer motor.… Read More »
Pioneer makes several mini-split units, with the 12,000 BTU unit being one of them. The Pioneer Company is a relatively new name to air conditioning systems and is known for making inexpensive products that compete with big-name brand companies. Besides the 12000 BTU units, they also make smaller and larger units, 9,000-36,000 BTU. 12,000 BTU… Read More »
If you have a vent that is not outputting good airflow, there are several options to get it working properly. Some air conditioning systems don’t push enough air out the vents creating a system that underperforms. If this is happening to your system, then there are low-cost ways to boost the airflow. How Do I… Read More »
Do-It-Yourself Mini Split units have become very popular since they are a good alternative to high-cost HVAC installations. They come with almost everything needed except tools and electrical wiring to a panel. There are many units available, from small 9000 BTU units to large 36000 BTU units. Heat pump units such as Pioneer both heat… Read More »
There are times that a room or space needs to be cooled, and there are no windows to install a window mounted unit. When this happens, there are a few options depending on your budget and HVAC skill set. Let’s take a look at a few options for how to cool a room that has… Read More »
Condensation pumps in combination with a mini split or air conditioning are used to get rid of moisture that is created by a unit. Some systems gravity feed water from a unit, but in some cases, an HVAC system must use a pump when it is too low for gravity to remove the water. When… Read More »
Window air conditioner units need basic service every year, or they will not work as well as they should. One of the more important things to be done is to clean the filter from dust and other debris that can block the airflow. When airflow is blocked, an A/C unit can not work properly and… Read More »