Is a gas pipe grounded or bonded, or both? Gas pipes should be bonded and may sometimes need to be grounded, depending on the local electrical code. Mechanical codes have improved over the years to ensure our homes and businesses’ safety and overall integrity. Bonding gas pipes to a proper ground is one of those…
Yes, I said thermostat troubleshooting can be easy. I’ve been in the HVAC industry for many years and have seen the crazy things a thermostat can do. My customers often call me and say their thermostat is broken, and many times, they are right, but not always. Mercury bulb thermostats can be off level or…
May home owners become quickly frustrated when they lose heating or air conditioning and cannot determine which breaker in there panel operates there equipment.
If I polish my outdoor AC unit, will it extend the life of my system? Probably not, but it will improve the aesthetics. Polishing or waxing an air conditioning unit can have an appealing effect on anyone who happens to see it, including yourself. Others probably won’t say a single word but you can grin…
Can a home AC compressor explode? Yes—it’s rare, but it can happen. Learn what causes it, how to spot warning signs, and what to do to stay safe. I’ve had it happen twice since 1977. Figure those odds when thinking if it could happen to you. The first was in about 1980 at the Portland…
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…