If you’ve noticed your heat pump leaking water outside in winter, you are very observant. Let me explain why this water and maybe ice could be a good thing. Heat pumps leak water in winter because they have a defrost cycle governed by a control board. When outdoor temperatures drop toward freezing and below, the…
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….
If your furnace turns on and off too often or runs too long, the problem may be your thermostat heat anticipator. Many older mercury and snap-action thermostats have a small adjustable anticipator that controls how long the furnace runs during each heating cycle. In this guide, I’ll show you how to adjust a heat anticipator…
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…
The test I use to know if a furnace filter needs changing is to hold it up to a bright light. If you can see through the filter, put it back in the furnace. If you suspect the filter is dirty enough to restrict the air flow, then change it out to a new filter….
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…
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…
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 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….
