Cabinet Leaks in Air Handlers & Fan Coils
When we think of air leakage, a few common scenarios probably come to mind: disconnected ducts at connections, poorly sealed connections, and air leakage around … Read more
When we think of air leakage, a few common scenarios probably come to mind: disconnected ducts at connections, poorly sealed connections, and air leakage around … Read more
This tech tip was written with the guidance of Nikki Krueger, the Director of Marketing & Business Development at Santa Fe Dehumidifiers. Nikki has been … Read more
Double traps are no good. That’s the end of this tech tip. Okay, here’s some detail: Anytime your drain goes up and down more than … Read more
Service calls about condensing fan motor failure are quite common. Even though fan motor replacement is a standard procedure for residential split systems, it requires … Read more
This website is for professional HVAC techs and those actively learning to become professional HVAC techs, not DIY homeowners. I feel like that needs to … Read more
Proper sizing and orientation of grilles, registers, and diffusers may seem like such a simple thing, but it’s an area where confusion and mistakes are … Read more
HVAC technicians typically focus on diagnosing issues related to mechanical wear, refrigerant leaks, or control problems within the equipment. However, damage can also originate from … Read more
Industry data shows that up to 40% of compressors returned under warranty have no fault found. Technicians often blame the compressor when another component is the … Read more
As HVAC/R techs, we don’t generally do a lot of soldering—unless you are in a shop that has embraced Stay Brite® 8 from Harris. Several aluminum repair … Read more
Air changes per hour (ACH/ACPH) simply describes how many times the total quantity of air in a room (or structure) is completely replaced per hour. … Read more