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Everybody loves fresh air. At least everybody I’ve ever known any way. But before you turn off or block off that fresh air intake vent, take just a moment reading this article and understand a little bit about why you have a fresh air vent in the first place. Lack of fresh air in your…
The war with the size of return vents vs supply vents has been going on since the introduction of forced air systems. It’s not a war of right and wrong either. It’s a war with getting installers to read the book. As a rule of thumb, the return ducts added together should be the same…
Yes, you can use PEX for gas lines. PEX has become quite popular in both natural gas and propane markets. Their are some important things to learn though. The difference in pressure between natural gas and propane at the house line is minimal at under one pound and measured in inches of water column. Most…
Your home AC reset button is easier to find than most heat pumps or air conditioners. Most often it will be a small button protruding the outside of the unit. But in some cases, it will be inside the unit. It may take some searching. If your AC unit has a reset button, I hope…
Old rusty gas piping can be an eyesore on the outside of your home. It can be painted. Read More
Stuffing a mini split line set in conduit can be done if you use the right size conduit and long radius nineties. The above image shows two types of mini-split refrigeration line insulation. The black is relatively fragile and the white much stiffer and more durable. Pulling either through a conduit of any type would…
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…
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…