A very loaded question. I’ve got some really good answers to consider before you decide, buy or just want to know. Package units are bundled together into a single unit that sets outside and duct work extends from that unit through an exterior wall into the building. Split systems have an outdoor compressor unit with…
Knowing how a heat pump works will enlighten your mind and expand your horizon. Heat pumps have become a fascinating technology that you should consider studying. How A Heat Pump Works Step By Step Most everyone is familiar with a window air conditioner. In the house, cold air is blowing out of the air conditioner….
My customer JT, had a 15 year old heat pump and wanted gas piping for a new gas range and while at that project he wanted me to install a new gas furnace. So here’s some critical points on how to install gas furnace connected to a heat pump. a dual fuel heat pump. JT…
When the temperature outside has plummeted and the wind blows, the chances of a power outage increase and we look for a second source of heat that doesn’t require the power that just went out. That’s when a gas fireplace is a blessing to have. But how does it work if the power is out?…
The reset button on a Rheem AC is easier to find than most air conditioners. It’s next to the copper lines connecting to the unit coming from your house. You may be out of luck if you don’t see a red or maybe orange reset button there. Some units have no reset. Rheem is one…
Their are ways to defrost a heat pump in winter.
I would only suggest buying used HVAC equipment if you are an HVAC mechanic. It was a twist of fate that a rather new but defective heat pump fell into my lap. At the start-up of my customer’s new heat pump it made a very strange noise coming from the compressor. The brand I used…
Telling someone to buy a Goodman heat pump is like telling them to buy a Ford or a Chevrolet. I’m a huge fan of one of those, but only in vintage form. There’s a dealer out there in the open market for every brand of HVAC equipment. It’s simple economics; if no dealer exists, that…
How Much Is Too Much Ice On A Heat Pump? Too much ice on a heat pump can lead to extreme problems. As the ice accumulates on the outdoor coil, it reduces the heat pump’s ability to create heat. The difficult part for many of my customers has been for them to understand what too…