HVAC systems such as air conditioning units need a vacuum set on the system before refrigerant is released. A good vacuum pump will remove airborne moisture and or non-condensable from the system and will boil off moisture. The deeper the vacuum, the lower the micron level, which is needed for an HVAC system to last… Read More »
Heating and cooling a mobile home can defer from a standard home. From the installation of an HVAC system to the build of the mobile home itself, some things differ from a conventional home. Installation of an HVAC system into a mobile can often be easier since they are usually not set on a slab… Read More »
Checking the AMP Draw of electric motors is important in HVAC for troubleshooting or testing a potential problem. Furnace blower motors and condensing fan motors Amp draw are checked to see if they are Over-Amping or, in some cases, Under-Amping. Every electric motor has a set Amp and voltage rating that the motor should run… Read More »
What is a Hard Start Kit? Why Install a Hard Start Kit? Types of Hard Start Kits How To Install a Hard Start Kit (3-Wire) When Should a Hard Start Kit Be Installed? Will a Hard Start Kit Damage the Compressor Hard start kits are used on air conditioners and heat pumps to help a… Read More »
If you have an HVAC system that has a single dual round capacitor, it can be split into two separate capacitors. Two separate single capacitors can be installed when a dual round has failed. First of all, I don’t suggest doing this, and it is only a quick fix when you don’t have the correct… Read More »
Not all air conditioners have the same quality when it comes to the noise they make. Some are barely noticeable, while others can create a racket that can become annoying, to say the least. Through-the-wall air conditioning units are no exception and are the loudest, along with window-mounted units. They are the loudest because the… Read More »
A gas furnace pressure switch is a necessary component for safety and for the furnace to turn on. If the switch is not working, the furnace will not start. What is a Gas Furnace Pressure Switch? A gas furnace pressure switch is a safety component that makes sure gas is being vented from a furnace… Read More »
Replacing a furnace filter is often not on the top of the to-do list. It can be overlooked until the furnace is not working properly or the air becomes less clean. People with allergies are often the first to notice when a furnace filter has become dirty and needs to be replaced. And just as… Read More »
Contactors and relays are used in almost all heating, cooling, and refrigeration systems to manage electrical loads. They are both similar since both contain a coil that opens or closes the contacts. A Contactor is larger and capable of carrying more amperage than a relay. When testing same procedures can be used to check both… Read More »
A furnace blower motor can be replaced by a handy DIY homeowner, which can save money. Of course, if in-doubt, be sure to call a professional HVAC technician. A new motor and capacitor will need to be bought to replace the old unit. Most hardware stores will not carry a furnace motor, but a new… Read More »