How To Fix Excess Line Set Problem For My AC Or Mini Split
What not to do with excess line set
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Seems To Me That My Furnace Is Upside Down
I’ve worked on thousands of HVAC jobs and have yet to find an installation where the furnace is upside down. Not saying it hasn’t been done. The deception of being upside down can be that some furnaces can be installed in any position, but the labels on the doors didn’t get turned over. Some labels…
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Can You Put An AC Condenser Under A Deck?
Yes you can install a heat pump or an AC unit under a deck if your local code enforcement allows it to be installed there. But it’s important to consider the air flow in and out of the unit. Top discharge heat pumps or air conditioners are the most common and have to have at…
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Easily Fix A Kinked AC Line Set, Just 1 Idea
This method to repair a kinked AC line set should be made when the line set is not under pressure. If this kink is connected to an HVAC system that is charged with refrigerant, pump down the system or remove refrigerant for safety. First, determine how severe the kink is so you can decide whether…
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Do I Need To Replace The Line Set For A New AC System?
My customers repeatedly ask me: “Why do I need to replace the line set for a new AC system?” The short answer is that the new system will last longer. Are you ready for the long answer? Older systems, primarily those that contained R-22 refrigerant, had mineral oil in the compressors that migrated through the…
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How To Determine My Furnace Airflow Direction | An Easy Guide
You can’t always tell by just looking for your furnace airflow direction. Even professionals have to examine some installations before installing a new filter. Wondering which way the airflows in your furnace? Here’s how to find airflow direction fast — especially before installing a filter. How to Tell Your Furnace Airflow Direction Before Replacing The…
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My Furnace Is Leaking Water, What Can I Do?
If your furnace is leaking water, it could be for multiple reasons. I thought that if I listed a few, one idea might make sense and apply to your situation: This is a very generic question to ask. I can’t answer your question without more information from you. I have questions such as: Is it…
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Will Freon Leak Without A Cap?
A Freon leak without a cap is possible, but it is more likely to leak due to a faulty schrader core valve. The schrader core valve is the stem inside the service port that when depressed allows Freon to escape. Service ports are where technicians attach their gauges that measure the pressures in an air…
