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HVAC vs HVACR vs AC: Learn What These 3 Acronyms Mean

ByChad Peterson

HVAC vs HVACR vs AC are all acronyms relative to the same industry namely the heating and cooling of homes, businesses, and products such as food. Why Not Have Just One Acronym For All Of The HVACR Industry? This is an affiliate site. I refer you to products or items that relate to this article….

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Thermostat Heat Anticipator Adjustment (A Simple Guide)

ByChad Peterson

If you have a thermostat with a heat anticipator and are experiencing dramatic temperature swings, you have come to the right place. The heat anticipator in simple mercury or snap action thermostats is adjustable. I can teach you here how to adjust your heat anticipation safely. You’ve probably wondered how to adjust a mechanical heat…

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How A Gas Furnace Works (A Quick Tour)

ByChad Peterson

It’s the old gig, we’ve all heard it……..the hip bones connected to the back bone and so on. Gas furnaces are no different. The gas lines connected to the gas valve, the gas valves connected to the burner and so on. All parts to gas furnace are essential to a safe operating appliance. Each manufacturer…

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How To Tell When My Furnace Filter Needs Changing

ByChad Peterson

The best test to know if a furnace filter is ready to be changed is to hold it up to a bright light . If you can still see light through the filter then air is still getting through the filter. If you suspect the filter is dirty enough to restrict the air flow, then…

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Stop Copper Thieves From Stealing Your AC Unit (14 Tips)

ByChad Peterson

With copper prices soaring over $5 per pound, you can stop copper thieves from targeting your HVAC equipment. Review my 14 tips, you don’t have to do them all. Update – April 2025: With copper prices over $5 per pound again, AC unit theft is on the rise. These 14 tips can help you secure…

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HVAC Questions To Ask When Buying A New System

ByChad Peterson

Introduction Do you know what HVAC questions to ask when replacing the HVAC system for your home? If not, you are in the right spot to get these mechanical questions free. The first step in what to know before replacing your air conditioning system is the right questions to ask so you can be well-informed…

Don’t Get Ripped Off By HVAC Company (14 tips)

ByChad Peterson

Not any one or two of these tips will give you complete confidence about the honesty and integrity of a company and it’s employees and no doubt not very many people will do anywhere near all of these when in a position to choose a contractor, but these are “tips” to help you be aware…

How An Electric Furnace Works (A Simple Guide)

ByChad Peterson

How does an electric furnace work? All brands work about the same. All brands have nearly the same components. Electric furnaces are not overly complicated. There are a couple of brands that incorporate circuit boards only to overcomplicate the simplicity of the furnace and raise the cost. A thermostat controls a sequencer in the furnace….

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Electric Furnace Parts List: 7 Key Components You Should Know

ByChad Peterson

This electric furnace parts list applies to almost all electric furnaces, though a few high-end units or specialized systems may include additional safety components. Major Components Of The Electric Furnace Parts List An Essential Part Of The Electric Furnace Parts List, The Breakers Some argue that furnace breakers are just switches, but if the toggle…