Should you repair or replace your furnace? This is a question often heard in the HVAC world and is never a simple one-answer-fits-all question. There are many things to consider and take into account when looking to repair or replace a furnace, including the age of the unit, problem, and cost. Lets break down… Read More »
I and a coworker, had to do PM (preventative maintenance) on thirty ICP (International Comfort Products) Gas Pack units at a local high school for the upcoming winter. Basically, checking/cleaning the igniters, flame sensor, blower motor amp draw, testing the run capacitor, and putting in new filters. I thought I would make a video that… Read More »
The furnace igniter is a necessary part of a furnace that will not work if it goes bad. The igniter produces a spark that will ignite the gas and produce a flame. Replacing a gas furnace igniter is one of those fixes that many DIY-type people can do. In modern furnaces, it is as simple… Read More »
Has air stopped blowing out your vents for heat or cooling? Do you use a furnace instead of a Heat Pump for heating a home during the Winter? Confused on what system you have? Not to worry it is simpler then you think. If you know that you have a furnace skip below for how… Read More »
Small window-mounted air conditioning units have been used for years to cool a home when it is hot, but these units now come with the capability to both heats and cool a home. I have been using a small window-mounted air conditioner to cool a small office I have that is an add-on to my… Read More »
Relays / Contactors are nothing more than a switch. In heating and cooling, these relay/contactors are used to turn on high voltage components such as motors, compressors, and other high voltage components. When a thermostat reaches a set temperature, a transformer, usually 24 volts, energizes the contactor, which has a coil built into it. When… Read More »
What is the best 18 volt cordless drill? Well this depends on your price range and needs. Someone working in heating and cooling will need something more rugged, while the average home owner will only use a cordless drill occasionally and not need something expensive. Also the quality of the battery made should be… Read More »
Installing a new furnace is a great way to save money for a do-it-yourself type of person. Some HVAC / construction skills will be needed. But if you feel comfortable connecting a gas line, hooking up a vent , can use tin snips and a hammer then you will have minimal if any problems.… Read More »
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