No, a heat pump does not draw in outside air on it’s own. So how does a heat pump bring in outside air? Outside or fresh air is a function of the duct work not the heat pump. You can add a duct to the return air of the system that penetrates an outside wall….
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 2nd law of thermodynamics states the heat travels to cold. Even though heat rises some of that heat will go to the cold floor. So depending on how cold your floor is would have something to do with how much heat is lost through the floorboards or concrete. Have you ever heard of a…
I’ll tell you what I would do if I had an animal in my air duct. Don’t cringe! But I’d set a trap. You choose between a live trap or a death trap. And then…… I would start with the furnace doors. Remove them and look as far as you can up and down inside…
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…
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 of air they can deliver is determined by their size. Any of the items in the list below can exceed your air handlers limit causing a reduction in the air…