Whether you’re trying to stay cool in summer or fix a broken AC unit, this section covers everything related to air conditioning in residential homes. From basic maintenance tips to common repair issues and energy-saving advice, you’ll find practical help and real-world guidance. If you’re dealing with noisy units, uneven cooling, or high energy bills, these articles are here to help you troubleshoot and take action.
You can try to get a better filter for a mini split, but you should know that increasing the filter’s efficiency can reduce the mini split’s efficiency. In other words, increasing filter efficiency reduces airflow, which can damage the mini-split and void your warranty. Now, if that didn’t cause you to read more and dig…
It’s a good thing you’ve asked this question because it shows your concern for your safety and the safety of those you care about, which is everyone I hope. That “Happily Ever After” sign that you can see above has some significance. I can’t conceive of any possible way that a mini split could produce…
Yes, you can splice a communication wire on your mini-split, but it’s not recommended. Splices in this wire become a weak link in the system’s communication. This site contains affiliate links. I make a small commission, but you don’t pay more. But it may not be worth the savings between splicing the wire and creating…
It’s a big temptation to push the reset button on a Carrier, especially if you’re sweating or freezing. But what if your unit doesn’t even have a reset button? I may not be able to show you where the reset button on a Carrier is because there are so many models that don’t have reset…
A Freon leak without a cap is possible, but it is more likely to leak due to a faulty schrader core valve. The schrader core valve is the stem inside the service port that when depressed allows Freon to escape. Service ports are where technicians attach their gauges that measure the pressures in an air…
Freon is a brand name, the generic name for Freon is refrigerant. Several companies manufacture refrigerant such as DuPont (Freon), Mil-Spec Industries, MexiChem, and others. Your home’s AC system is built to contain or hold a certain amount of refrigerant that varies with size and model. Unlike the rumors that you hear about car air…
A mini split roof mount is a good idea, especially given the way homes are commonly built these days with small lots and minimal setbacks. Just use enough common sense to aid in servicing and maintenance. The roof can offer some obstacles when installing and repairing mini splits. Obviously a tall house with a steep…
A permit for a mini split installation can vary from state to state and county to county. I worked in a county that only required permits for plumbing and roofing. Why would I need to fork over most of a hundred dollars to a local government to have a ductless heating and cooling unit installed?…
Stuffing a mini split line set in conduit can be done if you use the right size conduit and long radius nineties. The above image shows two types of mini-split refrigeration line insulation. The black is relatively fragile and the white much stiffer and more durable. Pulling either through a conduit of any type would…