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Can I Install a New Heat Exchanger Without Replacing the Furnace?
February 3, 2023 | Heating
A cracked heat exchanger is an extremely serious problem that poses severe safety concerns. Replacing it without installing a new furnace is possible, but expensive. Contact a professional quickly to weigh your options. This is a dangerous situation involving the release of carbon monoxide and other toxic gases, which can result in severe illness and […]
Tips for Installing Ductwork in an Old House
January 27, 2023 | Air ConditioningHeating
Old homes can be charming but often lack the comfort and convenience of modern heating and cooling systems. Updating your HVAC unit usually requires installing bulky air ducts. While the property may not have been designed for ductwork, there are options for you to reap the benefits of a fully conditioned space. Installing ductwork in […]
What Does a Fresh Air Damper Do?
January 20, 2023 | Air Quality
Dampers may be found in various parts of an HVAC system. Dampers are placed inside your air ducts and vents, and they open and close to allow or prevent air from passing. Your air handler blows air through your air ducts at a constant rate, and the rooms closer to the air handler would receive […]
How to Know You Need an AC Refrigerant Recharge
January 13, 2023 | Air Conditioning
Your air conditioner will need to be “recharged” if it’s low on refrigerant. The process includes adding coolant and pressurizing the system as well as checking for leaks. After all, an AC doesn’t burn up refrigerant. It circulates through a closed system so if it’s low, there’s almost certainly a problem. But how do you […]
Signs Your Furnace’s Heat Exchanger Is Failing
January 6, 2023 | Heating
The heat exchanger is one of the key components of a gas furnace. It extracts heat from the sealed combustion chamber to warm the air pushed through it. Heat is then delivered to your home through the air ducts. Heat exchangers keep your home’s clean air separate from the toxic air used in combustion and […]
What Happens If You Put R410A in an R22 System?
December 23, 2022 | Air Conditioning
One sign that it’s time for an AC replacement is when your system still uses R22 refrigerant. Also known as Freon, R22 was banned due to its contribution to ozone layer depletion and ecological harm. Freon is becoming scarcer and more expensive as a result. The new standard, R410A, is more environmentally friendly but cannot […]
Can You Plug a 220V Cord into a 250V Outlet?
November 25, 2022 | Electrical
A standard plug in the United States is a 120-volt (V). In most U.S. homes, 220V outlets are the most powerful. 220V or 240V outlets are the voltages that you might plug your dryer and other large appliances into. Some air conditioners, water heaters, stoves, air compressors, and other high-power devices may require up to […]
How to Wire a Light Bulb Holder
October 24, 2022 | News
Light fixtures have many colloquial names, such as bulb socket, bulb holder, lamp, ceiling light, etc. And they come in many different shapes and sizes, each designed to accommodate a specific bulb size. Connecting fixtures directly to an electrical circuit makes light fixtures directly controllable with light switches and hides the wiring within the walls, […]
How a Heat Pump Works
September 30, 2022 | Heat Pump
A heat pump is an efficient device that moves heat from one place to another. It can provide heat but also operate in reverse to cool a building. However, the process by which it does so is different than a standard air conditioner. We will explain the function of a heat pump, some parts found […]
Pro’s and Con’s of a Ductless Air Conditioner
September 22, 2022 | Air Conditioning
A ductless air conditioner is similar to a central AC system in that it has an outdoor compressor unit and an indoor air handler. However, it requires only a small hole in the wall to link the power cord, refrigerant tubes, and drainage lines between them. Does ductless heating and cooling live up to the […]