A lot of newly built homes in my area appear to have mini splits (you can see them on the side of the house). Also, a friend of mine is a very successful real estate agent that sells fancy homes in a fancy market (500k+ homes) & all the newly
what to do if there are leaks from a hole in my hvac system
If you have identified a hole in your HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) system and are experiencing leaks, it's important to take immediate action to prevent further damage and ensure the proper functioning of your system. Here are the steps you can follow: Turn off the HVAC system: Start
help with ac wiring
Quick synopsis: I just purchased a house built in the 1830's it's been through several owners and just before we bought it had A/C added but not a new thermostat wired in. The old thermostat had no cooling option, I'm having an issue wiring the new thermostat. There are three
hopefully capacitor advice
Ok so it's been a HOT Sunday in my household. We realized as I left to run errands that it was 5° warmer than it should have been. By the time I got home to check it out, it reached 83° inside. Went through basic troubleshooting and easily found a
why does my pool heater keep shutting off?
A pool heater shutting unexpectedly could be a nuisance to you, especially on those days you prefer to spend more time in the pool. If the pool is for commercial purposes, you lose bucks from your customers. You can solve the problem of the pool heater shutting off using a
what could cause 1 yr old hvac to create smoke smell
The unit still actively and quickly cools the house, but it was burning something causing Carbon monoxide and nauseousness. This was confirmed by the emergency utility technician that came out to rule out a gas leak and help identify the problem. Could opening more registers or removing the register filters
why is my pool heater steaming?
If you notice your pool heater steaming, it could indicate a potential issue that needs attention. While we can provide some general information, it’s important to note that specific troubleshooting and repairs should be carried out by a professional pool heater technician. Yes, it can be normal to see some
hvac maintenance what do you do
What do HVAC techs actually do when they perform annual maintenance in AC/furnace? My house is 3 years old. Do I need to have HVAC serviced? I don't currently have any issues. I have a very tight budget right now, so I want to know how much I can expect
having to switch breaker to get unit to start up
I noticed my outside unit wasn't running, i left it completely off for 30 minutes and tried again, still nothing. Then I reset the breaker and turned it back on at the thermostat again, instantly working and turned back on and it's currently cooling. So the AC unit is only
how long does a typical hvac last
I just purchased a duplex and both HVACs were installed in 2009. How long on average does an HVAC system last? I'm trying to figure out how soon I'll need to replace them. Question from user CardiologistNo8333 at hvacadvice at reddit. Answer: The average lifespan of an HVAC system can