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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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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…

HVAC Questions To Ask When Buying A New System
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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…

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…

HVAC Lemon Laws Do Exist
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Is There A Lemon Law For Heating And Cooling Units?

ByChad Peterson

State lemon laws were instituted to protect consumers related to the auto industry, not appliances such as HVAC equipment. Lemon laws can vary from state to state. These laws protect consumers mostly from defective cars and trucks. A federal law called the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act prohibits companies from disclaiming their implied warranties if they have…

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Why There’s No Air Blowing From Vents In My House

ByChad Peterson

I’m offering 7 reasons why there is no air blowing from vents in your house. These are the most common problems that restrict air from coming out of your vents. Furnaces or air handlers, as the industry calls them, are limited by the amount of air they can deliver through the duct work. The amount…

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Auxiliary Vs Emergency Heat, What Is The Difference?

ByChad Peterson

To best explain auxiliary vs emergency heat, you have to realize that auxiliary heat supplements the heat pump and emergency heat cuts out the heat pump. Auxiliary heat is displayed in various ways on a thermostat. They use abbreviations like “aux ht” or “em ht”. What does emergency heat mean? Why does my auxiliary heat…

Why Does My Furnace Fan Keep Running On My Heat Pump?
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Why Does My Furnace Fan Keep Running On My Heat Pump?

ByChad Peterson

Your furnace fan keeps running because there is a problem with your heat pump. The thermostat thinks the heat pump can’t keep up so it turns on the auxiliary heat until the house warms then back to the heat pump that’s not working and the fan keeps running while the compressor produces no heat. Invariably,…