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IS A SMART THERMOSTAT SMART ENOUGH FOR PROPERTY MANAGEMENT?
You must create a free login to view this material! The question of whether or not adding a smart thermostat is enough to cut costs and increase hvac efficiency and lifespan is a good one! The answer to the question is simple. No it is not. Smart thermostats are a great addition to any
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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.
RINNAI TANKLESS WATER HEATER RANDOMLY NOT HEATING WATER
Tankless water heaters are a great option for efficiency and unlimited hot showers. Unfortunately, when they aren’t working correctly, they can be quite challenging to determine what is causing an issue. I recently had a client call where the issue was with a new Rinnai tankless water heater installed (by her son) and would randomly
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
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
HOW TO GET MORE HOT WATER WITHOUT REPLACING YOUR HOT WATER TANK.
I recently had a customer ask me if there was a way to get more hot water from their water heater or if they just needed a larger water tank. This is a great question and i receive it every now and again so i figured i would share the answer here with you today.
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
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
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
