Before you consider a DIY mini split install take the time to read this article. It will save you time and money. Remorse is a condition we all experience when we look back on an experience and realize we could have done something better or different. That’s why I’m offering you some ideas to consider…
So, the Honeywell RCT8200A1001/P has been discontinued? Yes, I’m afraid you will have to upgrade to a new model. And do I ever have the perfect solution. There is very little information from Honeywell or even on the internet regarding this thermostat. Honeywell only states that the RCT8200A1001/P is no longer available for purchase. This…
As of April 14, 2015, the manufacturer discontinued the Honeywell YTH9421C1010 thermostat. It was first introduced on March 30, 2009, and quickly became a very popular thermostat. The YTH9421C1010 was what they call a communicating thermostat. Communicating thermostats can operate with fewer wires and are proprietary, meaning that they are the only thermostat which can…
Yes, your Honeywell Vision Pro Thermostat will work without batteries. The thermostat uses 24-volt power from the furnace, and batteries are for backup in case of a power failure. During a power outage, your furnace will be dead. So, why will you need a backup set of batteries? You won’t get the correct answer unless…
It may seem like you can buy refrigerant without a license, but some laws prohibit certain types and amounts of refrigerant. This is an important and confusing question to answer. Especially if you need to buy some R410A refrigerant without a license. If you get the wrong answer you could be breaking the law. I’ve…
If you were to ask me if I could install my own furnace, the answer would be yes. Read on here, there are some interesting points to be made. But say to yourself, “I can install my own furnace if I do certain things like learn a great deal and understand my obstacles”. You can…
Line set protruding from crawl space of house before connecting to the heat pump. Should I evacuate the line or take a short cut?
Quick Definition Of A Line Set In HVAC A line set, in HVAC lingo, connects an evaporator and a condenser. In other words, it’s a set of copper pipes connecting the indoor and outdoor units. Sometimes, only one of the copper pipes is insulated. When connected, these copper pipes are part of the sealed system…
You can test a heat pump in cool or heat mode, in summer or winter, with some limitations. But limit the heat mode run time in the summer. Let me explain: In the summer, only run your heat pump in the heat cycle long enough to notice that it is heating. Too long would not…