Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) By: Betty Stephens of Quest Media About ACCA ACCA is a non-profit association serving more than 60,000 professionals and 4,000 businesses in the HVAC/R community. They work to promote professional contracting, energy efficiency, and healthy, comfortable indoor living for all Americans. ACCA is the only nationwide organization of, by […]
We get all caught up in how much companies charge for repairs without realizing there are hidden costs in doing business.
There are two types of air duct cleaning equipment, truck mounted and portable. Below are video demonstrations of both. Portable equipment has come along way in recent years and Roto-Brush does make quality products in my opinion. For very large homes and commercial jobs I recommend truck mounted equipment. How Your heating & cooling system got dirty video: […]
This video shows refrigerant recovery on a commercial package unit. The process is the same on a residential unit. Your unit at home is just smaller and a different shape, but the same principals and procedures apply.
Refrigerant Moisture / Compressor Oil Acid Contamination Detection Test Kit If a HVAC technician tells you he needs to test your refrigerant or compressor oil he will mostly be referring to a test and using a similar kit and methods as shown in the video below. This is valuable information about the health of your air […]
Image from Amazon Utility bills are a sizeable part of any household budget. When you live in a cold or warm climate, and especially one with severe summers and winters, your HVAC heating bills can leave you feeling like there’s a hole in your wallet. Some households must even go on level payment plans to […]
If you think you need a Freon leak detector, then our guide will help you determine which one meets your prerequisites. Prolonged exposure to Freon can lead to lung fluid buildup, lung failure, heart issues, brain damage, and even death. If your HVAC unit is placed outside and you think you are safe from all […]
Most natural gas-based appliances such as water heaters, stoves, and furnaces use a thermocouple. This part acts as a safety shut-off device to prevent harmful gas leakage if the pilot light goes out. Knowing how to test a thermocouple when an appliance malfunctions is a vital part of the repair process. Even though standing pilot […]
