- A/C Coil – Dog Urine Damage - Is there a male dog in the yard where the A/C “compressor” (condenser) is located? If you answered yes, you should consider erecting a fence around the unit to prevent catastrophic damage. Dog urine has a strong and very acidic content. If a dog urinates on the unit, the metal frame may be damaged over […]
- A/C Condensor Maintenance - The exterior part of your air-conditioning system or heat pump called the condenser is often referred to as the compressor. A little annual maintenance goes a long way in extending its life and reducing utility bills. The exterior unit, called the condenser is in fact three pieces of equipment in one casing. The “automobile radiator […]
- Asbestos in Heating Components - Asbestos was a common form of insulation in older homes, particularly on central heating boilers and the associated components. Its effectiveness was excellent, unfortunately there is a downside with serious health concerns should the asbestos fibers become airborne. In many older homes asbestos can be seen on the air ducts, hot water or steam radiator […]
- Best Type of Air Filters - The best type of air filter is an accordion type high efficiency filter. These filters stop dirt, cat and dog hair, most cigarette smoke, and the majority of pollens. There are various models available, however some of them need the air duct system modified so they can be added. The most practical are the type […]
- Boiler, Hot Water Heat - Many older homes and some new ones have boilers supplying heat using radiators or under floor piping. The boilers usually operate on fuel oil or gas. There are a few electric boilers still in operation. It does not matter which system the house has, they all operate using the same basic principals. Types of Boiler […]
- Choosing a New Heating and Cooling System - If you are considering adding air conditioning or heating to a house, the first thing to understand is how air travels. Hot air rises to the ceiling and cold air sinks to the floor. With this in mind the ideal house would have two sets of duct work, one for cooling that puts out air […]
- Combustion / Make Up Air - If the furnace and/or hot water heater is located in a small closet type room, it must have adequate air supplied through vent pipes from the attic, louvered doors to the room, or a large air vent in the wall. Combustion Air Requirement Unconfined space – minimum 50 cubic feet of space per 1000 btu […]
- HVAC Life Expectancy - Average life expectancy (in years) for Heating & Cooling components are as follows: It does seem that when it comes to heating and cooling equipment, the average life expectancy is not as defined as with other pieces equipment in your home, the better quality equipment will usually outlast the less expensive “Builder Installed” models. Oil/gas […]
- HVAC Remodeling Danger - Furnaces can not be located in any bedroom, bathroom or closet. All oil and gas burning appliances need a plentiful supply of air to operate efficiently and safely. When a gas or oil-burning unit is starved of air/oxygen it burns inefficiently and creates excessive amounts of carbon monoxide. At the time a gas/oil burning furnace […]
- HVAC Service Intervals - Depending on what type of heating you have the service interval will differ. Oil fired furnaces should be serviced annually, the oil filter changed, nozzle cleaned, and burner blower lubricated. Oil fired units loose efficiency yearly unless serviced, making them expensive to operate the second year of being unserviced. High-efficiency (92%) gas furnaces should be […]
- Thermostat Settings - The better insulated your home is the more you can benefit from a programmable thermostat. Un-insulated or poorly insulated homes will loose too much heat when the unit is turned down for an extended period of time, causing the residual temperature of the structure and its contents to drop. The amount of heat needed to […]
- Whole House Fans - Whole house fans lost popularity during the cheap energy years when everyone wanted to run the air conditioner 24/7. A well positioned whole house fan, used properly will cool most houses down to a comfortable level during all but the most humid summer days. They are particularly effective in the north during the early summer […]
- Winterizing A/C - There is nothing necessary. Many homeowners incorrectly believe that it is important to cover the condenser for the winter. It is not necessary or advisable, to cover and wrap the air conditioning condenser with a tarp or plastic cover during the winter. The manufacturer designed the condenser unit knowing that it would be outside and […]
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