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Fix my furnace.com video library Video Archive 2 Videos Heat exchanger replacement 7:17 DIY AC maintenance at home 7:27 Video 1 Video 1 Master HVAC Techniian Kyle Ackerman discusses the importance of maintenance and tips on what you can do yourself at home to improve efficiency and lifespan of your air conditioning equipment.

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AIR CONDITIONER WONT TURN ON OUTSIDE

Breaker Panel Checking Fuses Rodent nest inside condenser Chewed wiring inside condenser Bad contractor Previous Next It happens to everyone at some point. You notice that your house is warming up when it should be cooling down. You feel air from the vents, but you look outside and notice the condenser isn’t running. What do

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AIR CONDITIONER MAKES “BUZZING” SOUND OUTSIDE

Contractor Pitting Previous Next I Recently had a VIRTUAL DIAGNOSTIC call with a client that had a “buzzing” sound coming from his air conditioner when it was turned on. I have come across this issue plenty of times in the past so I had an idea of what was causing this. I had the client turn off

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ARZEL ZONING SYSTEM MAKING LOUD NOISE?

Interior System 24-volt Zoning pump Piston removed from pump body Broken pump piston gasket Previous Next How does this zoning system work Arzel Zoning systems are a fantastic solution to create a more even and efficient flow of heating and cooling within a home. The particular one that will be discussing here, utilizes a small

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HVAC TECHNICIANS; THE UNSUNG HEROES OF THE PANDEMIC

The COVID-19 pandemic has turned the world upside down and created fear in even the toughest of individuals. While the nation was forced indoors and urged to stop any direct interactions, some professions were forced to confront this pandemic head-on. Health care workers were one of the professions widely publicized, and likely so. However, there

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HOW TO INCREASE FURNACE AND A/C EFFICIENCY AND LIFESPAN

Air filter stuck in blower Dirty blower motor Blocked condenser coil Thermostat Ducts in unconditioned garage Previous Next Increasing your current HVAC systems’ efficiency and lifespan go hand in hand. By increasing your efficiency, you are inadvertently increasing its’ lifespan too. Sound good? In this article, we will get into some of the things that

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NEW FURNACE OVERHEATING

Under-sized supply duct furnace N type evaporator coil with drip pan N type evaporator coil drip pan removed Trane furnace gas valve data decal Electronic zone damper Previous Next You finally installed a brand new furnace and air conditioning system in your home and got rid of that old, energy-sucking system, congrats! Unfortunately, since it

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HOW TO WIRE A DIGITAL THERMOSTAT

Photo of existing thermostat Wiring When installing a new thermostat, take a picture of your current thermostat wiring connections. This will prove to be invaluable when hooking the wires up to the new thermostat.  Next, we want to go over what each wire controls. Red– This wire will be the 24-volt power from the furnace

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FURNACE SHORT CYCLING

Several blocked air filters Blocked blower motor cooling plate Blocked evaporator coil Blocked off register Furnace high limit switch Crack in a heat exchanger Blocked secondary heat exchanger Inducer motor Rodent blocking the furnace air intake Previous Next What is short cycling Short cycling is a term used to describe a furnace or heating appliance

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MINI SPLIT NOT BLOWING COLD AIR?

Heat pump mini split indoor head Mini split filters Mini split head with cover removed exposing evaporator coil Clogged mini split blower wheel and mold on air scoop Mini split head with air scoop removed Mini split blower wheel removed and cleaned Mini split line set compression fittings Bubbles showing leak at a mini split

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WHAT IS THE BEST AIR FILTER?

When it comes to air filters today, there are more options than ever. From style, type, size, material, and MERV ratings to specific airflow allowances on different equipment, it’s enough to make your head spin! Figuring out the best filter option for you can get pretty confusing and it’s a common question that I receive

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Will Air Purifiers Kill COVID-19?

In-duct uv bulb Air scrubber by Aerus mounted in duct Previous Next With the recent development in the COVID-19 pandemic, Air Purifiers have become a mainstream product and flooded the marketplace with different products and misinformation. We are going to go over different Air Purification systems, Air scrubbers, and ultra-violet, germicidal Air purifiers. Each product

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WHAT CAUSES A BLOWER MOTOR TO GO BAD?

Blocked air filter Blocked motor cooling plate Clogged/dirty blower wheel Weak capacitor Shorted control board Previous Next There are numerous reasons why a blower motor may fail. The first one that comes to mind is quite obvious and that would be age. Lets face it, not too many things get better with age, and blower

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