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.
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
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
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
I recently had a call where a customer had a Rheem water heater where the pilot wouldn’t stay lit and would go out every day. Every day she would have to go downstairs, light her pilot and wait for the water to heat up. The tank was brand new and she would keep getting the
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
Hoffman A-1 steam radiator vent Sternco low pressure steam radiator trap Typical radiator bleeder key Previous Next If you have a radiator in your home that refuses to heat up, this can be quite annoying. So, what is causing this to happen and how do you fix it? Let’s first get into what type of
Cost of running an HVAC businessI hear this question or a related comment all the time from customers. While a customer only sees the bottom line, a business calculates their part replacement prices on several different factors. Each factor has to be taken into account. However, with the rapid development of online shopping and outlets
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
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
Broken flue pipe Rusted flue pipe with a hole Improper water heater flue pipe installation Interior of a furnace heat exchanger with crack Degraded heat exchanger causing failure Partially blocked boiler heat exchanger Previous Next If your carbon monoxide detector is going off, the first thing you should do is get you and your family
Hydronic dunkirk boiler Blocked pilot tubing connector Pilot tubing connector after cleaning Previous Next
A common complaint that I get with owners of steam boiler systems is a loud banging sound at times. So, you are fast asleep, warm and cozy under your blankets in your bed right beside your decorative steam radiator dreaming of swimming in a pool full of hundred dollar bills when suddenly you hear gunfire
Dirty return duct Dirty return duct Dirty return at the filter Previous Next
Furnace condensate trap Furnace condensate trap being flushed PVC furnace drain run without a clean-out, along the floor Dry-rotted inducer to collector box gasket Replacement collector box with new inducer gasket Clearly seen water mark leading to collector box Previous Next You walk down the basement to do a load of laundry and as you
