Remember when the teacher gave you an exam in school? The exam might have a true/false section, a multiple choice section or just consist of an essay question. Here are some true/false questions related to HVAC that will test your knowledge and upgrade it at the same time! Directions: Please answer true or false for [...]
Shock! You are a responsible homeowner, but you walk outside one day and you have to admit to yourself, "My air conditioner is frozen!" How can it be? It’s the middle of June and you have an ice buildup. Don’t worry. It could be a simple fix and with a little more troubleshooting, we can [...]
The outside portion of your HVAC system is necessary for the performance of the system. It houses the condenser, compressor, cooling fins, tubes and a fan. It is where heat is dispersed to the atmosphere. However, the very common square cover sitting outside is not often thought of as an architectural achievement. Here are some [...]
There is never a circumstance where it is wrong to ask a question. Sincere inquiry is how we learn and how we keep ourselves out of a great deal of trouble. If you are building a new home, remodeling or installing an HVAC system, you will be calling on your local HVAC provider. No doubt, [...]
Saving Money Who doesn't want to save money? Here are 40 things you can do to your home to make that payment to your service provider a little easier. Energy Audit Local HVAC companies, your service provider and independent companies will provide this service. They can inspect your home and pinpoint the areas where something [...]
Humidifier Definition A room humidifier is a device used to maintain levels of relative humidity in the air. It is usually encased in a cabinet of wood or plastic and may be mobile. In other applications, it may be installed as part of the HVAC system. The encasement is designed to have openings or [...]
What? Are HVAC companies in the drug prevention business? Will companies begin requiring new technicians to take sensitivity training to assist customers with their inhalant abuse issues? Do you think it is possible that HVAC schools will have to include a course on the symptoms of drug abuse? Exactly what [...]
Making the Decision Spending money is always a decision that comes with fears and anxieties. Consumers work hard for their money and when it comes time to spend it on a new HVAC system, they want to make a good decision. This decision to possibly spend up to thousands of dollars for [...]
Residential HVAC Problems and Issues What can go wrong? It's a brand new system or you just installed it “a few years ago.” It's American made, American installed, and made by people who care about what they do, right? Yes, all of that is true. But, guess what? It's a [...]
Kinds of Grills There are three different ways air is brought into the closed systems present in your home. Vent grills are coverings for vent openings where air is forced into or out of a room. This air is then circulated into either the heating or cooling unit. Heat registers are vent covers that [...]
