Without a doubt, the best time to schedule an HVAC maintenance is a nice warm day in the springtime. Next best would be one of those nice warm fall days. But then again it has a lot to do with what part of the planet you live on. If you schedule an HVAC maintenance in…
No, a you don’t need to vent a mini split. Mini split or ductless systems recirculate indoor air and require no venting to or from the out of doors. Ductless Mini Splits require no venting to the out of doors. Ductless air conditioners and heat pumps circulate indoor air only, and create no exhaust fumes…
What does “split system air conditioner” mean? It means that your system has basically two parts. It’s one system split in two. An indoor unit and an outdoor unit that are connected with copper tubing, also called refrigeration lines. Split system air conditioners or heat pumps come in two basic designs. If your system is…
Does a thermostat need to be level to be accurate? Thermostats that contain mercury need to be level. Digital thermostats don’t have to be level to be accurate. Digital thermostats that are not level just look sloppy. They can work even when upside down. Now that would be hard to read though. Kind of like…
A little help in deciphering model numbers and understanding what a decibel really means may help when looking for sound ratings in the various models of heat pumps . It’s critical to measure like units. For example, a 14 SEER Trane with a 14 Seer Carrier. I originally wrote this article a few years ago….
If your gas furnace is leaking water in the winter, it’s likely a high-efficiency (90%+) model. These furnaces create condensation as a byproduct of pulling more heat from the exhaust gases. If the drainage system is clogged, damaged, or poorly installed, that water can leak out and rust the cabinet or floor below. Not all…
Heat pump risers will help your unit live longer and run quieter.
The sweet smell is the only one that I can relate to. Reactions from ammonia to rotten eggs.
Find the weight of your heat pump. Major brands listed by BTUs
