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Would you like a Prineville HVAC guide? I’m a retired HVAC professional sharing honest, unbiased advice based on over four decades of real-world experience. What Makes HVAC Different in Central Oregon? Climate Conditions You Have to Plan For Prineville’s elevation brings sharp winter lows and dry, hot summers. Heating and cooling systems here need to…
In the history of mini split systems, it’s interesting how quickly they have adapted into the American culture with an amazing amount of flexibility. Everyone has seen, knows of, or has a mini split. Just this morning, a friend asked me if a mini split would work in his garage. I told him to check…
Why Energy Use Matters with Gas Fireplaces Gas fireplace energy use can add up quickly. Learn how much gas your fireplace burns, what it costs per month, and how to make it more efficient. Many of my customers see gas fireplaces as a cozy feature, not a major energy appliance. But depending on how often…
Finding a break in thermostat wire can be time-consuming. Try this easy fix and save a lot of frustration. Install a thermostat without wires from the furnace. An interruption in the wiring circuit from the furnace to the thermostat can happen in various ways. This is an info alert. These red buttons and other links…
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…
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…
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…
What not to do with excess line set
