• Around the States: Financing Opportunities Pop Up Along the East Coast

    Updated: 2013-01-31 09:30:08
    Power NY: New York Passes First in National On-Bill Financing Legislation This summer, New York became the first state to offer on-bill financing to fund energy efficiency retrofits.  The Power NY Act of 2011 allows low to moderate income utility customers to make energy efficiency upgrades to their homes and pay for them through the [...]

  • Rehberg Amendment Passes Critical Committee Vote

    Updated: 2013-01-31 09:30:08
    A bill to fund the EPA has passed out of committee with a key amendment that would ban enforcement of the Lead Rule until the agency approves a commercially available lead test kit. The House Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Subcommittee passed the FY 2012 Interior-Environment Appropriations Bill by a vote of 28-18 last [...]

  • How Is The Debt Limit Like A Rookie Salary Cap?

    Updated: 2013-01-31 09:30:08
    If you had asked me two months ago which would be resolved first, the debt ceiling debate or the NFL Lockout, I would have told you that it was a no brainer that Congress would raise the debt ceiling before the August 2 deadline. Just a few weeks ago there was talk of getting it [...]

  • Industry Capitol Hill Event Features HVACR & Hot Water Equipment Cake

    Updated: 2013-01-31 09:30:08
    Last night ACCA, along with our partners AHRI, HARDI, NATE, and PHCC, hosted a reception in the Rayburn House Office Building to introduce members of Congress and staff to our industry and its products. The featured attraction was a 250 pound cake depicting heating, ventilation, air condition, refrigeration, and hot water equipment from Carlo’s Bakery [...]

  • Airline Taxes Lapse But Airlines Continue To Collect Tax

    Updated: 2013-01-31 09:30:08
    Here’s a Washington story you may have missed with all the attention focused on the debt ceiling balanced budget vote. When Congress failed to pass a bill last week extending the authorization for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), airlines were no longer required to collect a host of taxes added to a passenger’s ticket price. [...]

  • Around the States: Contactor Protection and Efforts to Level the Playing Field

    Updated: 2013-01-31 09:30:08
    Pennsylvania: Putting Liability in its Proper Place Pennsylvania State Senator Lisa M. Boscola introduced a bill in Harrisburg that would take steps to protect HVAC contractors from claims related to mold or mold damage.  SB 647 would make HVAC contractors, unless otherwise agreed in writing, not liable for personal injuries, property damage or other damages, [...]

  • Obama Administration Looking to Change Union Organizing Rules

    Updated: 2013-01-31 09:30:08
    As you may know, Big Labor and their allies in the federal government are trying to enact the failed “card check” legislation through regulatory fiat. Federal regulators appointed by the Obama administration at the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) and Department of Labor (DOL) have proposed two new rules that threaten employers’ ability to seek [...]

  • Find Incentives in your Area

    Updated: 2013-01-31 09:30:08
    We’re excited to announce a new feature on the ACCA website that is designed to help contractors find energy efficiency incentives for their customers. The Database of State Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency (DSIRE) is an ongoing project of North Carolina State University and the Interstate Renewable Energy Council.  DSIRE serves as a comprehensive source [...]

  • You’ve Insulated Everywhere? What About The Attic Hatch?

    Updated: 2013-01-29 14:00:57
    For most homeowners, the attic hatch in the hallway or closet ceiling provides occasional access to a seldom visited part of the house. For heat, however, it’s more like aRead More >>

  • Bad Furnace Odors Can Signal Trouble Ahead

    Updated: 2013-01-29 14:00:07
    When furnace odors occur, it could be a sign there is something seriously wrong with your HVAC unit. If left untreated, the life of the heating and cooling unit couldRead More >>

  • Ways to Improve Indoor Air Quality in your Beaverton Home

    Updated: 2013-01-28 20:47:50
    If you are looking for ways to improve the indoor air quality in your Beaverton home, call Calvary. We are here to help you with all your heating and indoor air quality needs. If there’s anything you need, call us any time. Here are just a few ways to improve indoor air quality...

  • Whole-House Humidifiers: Don’t Neglect Them This Winter

    Updated: 2013-01-24 14:00:44
    Whole-house humidifiers are working hard during the dry North Texas winter to keep indoor air healthier and warmer. Your HVAC professional can get your humidifier ready for the season duringRead More >>

  • Ductwork Sealing Prevents Lost Energy

    Updated: 2013-01-24 14:00:13
    As the temperatures drop and your heating bills rise, you’ll likely focus your attention on ways to improve the efficiency of your heating system, whether through a programmable thermostat, sealingRead More >>

  • Changing The Furnace Filter: A Priority During The Winter Season

    Updated: 2013-01-22 14:00:13
    One of the easiest and most cost-effective ways to save energy, receive peak performance from your furnace and provide improved indoor air quality for you and your loved ones isRead More >>

  • Ventilation For Your Fort Worth Home: ERVs And HRVs

    Updated: 2013-01-22 14:00:06
    Home ventilation systems can help the air in your house maintain optimum relative humidity, along with keeping it fresh and odor-free. You can choose between an exhaust-only system, a central-fan-integratedRead More >>

  • Beaverton Heating FAQ: Why is my heater making that noise?

    Updated: 2013-01-21 22:30:28
    During its normal operation, your heating system in Beaverton will make certain noises as it heats your home. However, if you start to notice your heating system is making new, different noises it might be a good idea to call your local heating contractor.

  • Is Your Home Properly Insulated?

    Updated: 2013-01-18 00:10:24
    Many Fort Worth homeowners are seeking ways to reduce their utility costs and improve the comfort of their homes. One of the most cost effective ways to do this is to ensure your home has proper home insulation. Our Fort … Continue reading →

  • Why Is Radiant Heating So Comfortable? Understanding The Technology

    Updated: 2013-01-17 14:00:12
    Choosing a radiant heating system for your northeast Ohio home is an important decision. The first thing you should know about radiant systems is that they deliver important benefits suchRead More >>

  • Sealing Your Ductwork? So What Are You Using?

    Updated: 2013-01-17 14:00:05
    Sealing your ductwork is a great idea, but be sure you choose the right materials for the job, whether you try to do it yourself or hire a contractor toRead More >>

  • Apple Air Conditioning Heating Inc Home Tax Credits

    Updated: 2013-01-16 19:50:01
    , . FAQ's About Us Blog Contact Us It has been estimated that air conditioning accounts for nearly 50 percent of the energy use in the United States during peak summer months , and air conditioning is responsible for nearly 100 million tons of carbon dioxide emissions every . year That said , green air conditioning is available at an affordable cost for homeowners who wish to reduce their carbon footprint without sweltering away during the summer months . nbsp Going green is not an all or nothing proposition there are many ways we can reduce our energy costs and . emissions Click here to read . more A Primer On The 25C Tax Credit The retroactive reinstatement of the 25C residential energy tax credits for2012 have a lot of homeowners and contractors trying to remember the details of this

  • If You’re Choosing An HVAC Contractor To Install A New Heating System, Know This…

    Updated: 2013-01-15 14:00:12
    Correctly choosing an HVAC contractor to install a new heating system in your northeast Ohio home can be a challenging task, so having a list of questions in mind canRead More >>

  • New Furnace Features: Bells, Whistles Or Essentials? You Decide

    Updated: 2013-01-15 14:00:05
    New, high-efficiency furnaces come equipped with advanced features that are proven to increase energy efficiency and reduce your heating costs. Some people think they are purely bells and whistles while others consider them essentials.Read More >>

  • Beaverton Heating Tip: Protect Your Home from Carbon Monoxide

    Updated: 2013-01-14 16:57:12
    If you are looking for Beaverton heating tips, contact Calvary any time. We can also provide routine maintenance to make sure that your heating system is in good working order, and that it is heating your home as safely as possible. This is especially important for gas heating systems to prevent carbon monoxide leaks and other safety hazards.

  • Air Condition HVAC- HVAC

    Updated: 2013-01-10 21:03:21
    HVAC Search Main menu Skip to primary content Skip to secondary content Home HVAC Forum HVAC Jobs HVAC Links HVAC Reviews Contact Tag Archives : air condition Post navigation Older posts Refrigeration HVAC Components of Vapor Compression Refrigeration The Compressor Posted on June 11, 2012 by iamrichard Reply The Compressor Compressor in an HVAC refrigeration system In a typical HVAC air conditioner or heat pump there are four major components that make the process of refrigeration work . Basically , this is how air conditioners work . And how heat pumps work . The first component in the process is the compressor or the heart of any air conditioner or heat pump . system HVAC Refrigeration Compressor The HVAC refrigeration compressor receives the refrigerant vapor from the evaporator coil

  • Airconditioner HVAC- HVAC

    Updated: 2013-01-10 21:03:10
    HVAC Search Main menu Skip to primary content Skip to secondary content Home HVAC Forum HVAC Jobs HVAC Links HVAC Reviews Contact Tag Archives : airconditioner Post navigation Older posts Proper Humidity Levels Posted on June 9, 2012 by iamrichard Reply The Properties of Air and Humidity Humidity is important to our home and health and it is important to maintain the proper humidity levels in our homes and workplaces for our health . What is humidity Humidity is simply little water droplets in the air . Cold air is nearly saturated with these little water droplets because the properties of cold air allow the air to hold more water droplets or humidity . As air is heated it expands and holds less humidity . When you heat the air in your home using a furnace boiler , or heat pump this air

  • Air Conditioning HVAC- HVAC

    Updated: 2013-01-10 21:03:05
    HVAC Search Main menu Skip to primary content Skip to secondary content Home HVAC Forum HVAC Jobs HVAC Links HVAC Reviews Contact Tag Archives : Air conditioning Post navigation Older posts Refrigeration HVAC Components of Vapor Compression Refrigeration The Metering Device Posted on June 11, 2012 by iamrichard Reply HVAC Metering Devices Depending on the type of HVAC air conditioning or heat pump system it is and the efficiency range of the system will depend on the type of metering device the system has installed by the HVAC manufacturer of the air conditioner or heat pump system . Lower efficiency HVAC air conditioner and heat pump models have fixed orifice metering devices while higher efficiency systems have thermostatic expansion valves installed in the HVAC air conditioner or heat

  • Air Handler HVAC- HVAC

    Updated: 2013-01-10 21:03:01
    HVAC Search Main menu Skip to primary content Skip to secondary content Home HVAC Forum HVAC Jobs HVAC Links HVAC Reviews Contact Tag Archives : air handler Post navigation Older posts Refrigeration HVAC Components of Vapor Compression Refrigeration The Evaporator Coil Posted on June 11, 2012 by iamrichard Reply The Evaporator Coil Old Evaporator Coil in a Rooftop Air Conditioner Evaporator Coil the evaporator coil is responsible for absorbing heat into the coils and the refrigerant . The evaporator coil is an essential component of vapor compression refrigeration . This is usually done as result of passing air or water over the evaporator coil where a heat exchange process takes place . Heat leaves the air or water whatever medium is used and is absorbed into the coil and the liquid

  • Carrier HVAC- HVAC

    Updated: 2013-01-10 21:02:40
    HVAC Search Main menu Skip to primary content Skip to secondary content Home HVAC Forum HVAC Jobs HVAC Links HVAC Reviews Contact Tag Archives : carrier Post navigation Older posts Refrigeration Pressure Switches Posted on June 11, 2012 by iamrichard Reply Refrigeration Cycle Component Diagram for Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps Refrigeration Pressure Switches Richard What are refrigeration pressure switches used for in refrigeration circuits and how do refrigeration pressure switches protect the system from further damage Thanks for the question and for being a reader of High Performance HVAC First there two types of basic refrigeration switches in the typical high grade residential system . I say high grade because not every refrigeration system in air conditioners and heat pumps have

  • Chilled Water HVAC- HVAC

    Updated: 2013-01-10 21:02:34
    HVAC Search Main menu Skip to primary content Skip to secondary content Home HVAC Forum HVAC Jobs HVAC Links HVAC Reviews Contact Tag Archives : chilled water Post navigation Older posts Refrigeration HVAC Compressor Rebuilt Posted on December 19, 2008 by iamrichard Reply Rebuilt Reciprocating Compressor This freshly rebuilt reciprocating compressor is destined for a large commercial chiller . Chillers chill water for air conditioning Compressors compress refrigerant vapor and pump the compressed refrigerant to the condenser to be condensed into a liquid . The compressor provides compression which is an integral part of the refrigeration process . The old compressor was condemned for electrical burn out . The windings in the old compressor burned up and caused the circuit breaker to trip .

  • Condenser HVAC- HVAC

    Updated: 2013-01-10 21:02:24
    HVAC Search Main menu Skip to primary content Skip to secondary content Home HVAC Forum HVAC Jobs HVAC Links HVAC Reviews Contact Tag Archives : condenser Post navigation Older posts Refrigeration HVAC Components of Vapor Compression Refrigeration The Condenser Posted on June 11, 2012 by iamrichard Reply The Condenser Trane Heat Pump Condenser The condenser coil receives the high pressure high temperature refrigerant vapor from the compressor and immediately begins to remove heat from the refrigerant vapor . As the refrigerant vapor makes its way through the condenser coil more and more heat is removed and the refrigerant vapor changes state from a refrigerant vapor to a refrigerant liquid . While the liquid refrigerant changes temperatures from a higher temperature to a slightly lower

  • Construction And Maintenance HVAC- HVAC

    Updated: 2013-01-10 21:02:17
    HVAC Search Main menu Skip to primary content Skip to secondary content Home HVAC Forum HVAC Jobs HVAC Links HVAC Reviews Contact Tag Archives : Construction and Maintenance Post navigation Older posts Finding a good HVAC Company Posted on December 5, 2008 by iamrichard Reply Finding a good honest and reliable HVAC Contractor or HVAC Service Company that will take care of all your HVAC needs doesn†t have to be a challenge . There are plenty of good quality HVAC companies out there competing for your business . If you apply common sense , do a little footwork , and use a method perhaps the method described here you will most likely find a good HVAC contractor who can provide excellent HVAC installation and HVAC service for many years to come . Here are some common sense things to use and

  • Duct HVAC HVAC- HVAC

    Updated: 2013-01-10 21:02:07
    HVAC Search Main menu Skip to primary content Skip to secondary content Home HVAC Forum HVAC Jobs HVAC Links HVAC Reviews Contact Tag Archives : Duct HVAC Post navigation Older posts Duct Work and High Ceilings Posted on December 23, 2008 by iamrichard Reply High Performance HVAC Air Conditioning Heating : Ductwork Question Ductwork Position Questions Duct Work Question I did not see any reference to my question and would appreciate a response as soon as possible , as due to medical situation , have to make a decision soon . We own an OLD house with 13 ceilings in a large part of the home and 11 ceilings in the LV DR and BR . We are oscillating on where to place the ducts Floor or ceiling . It appears to be counterproductive to me to put the duct work in the ceiling since it will have so

  • Duct Work HVAC- HVAC

    Updated: 2013-01-10 21:02:01
    HVAC Search Main menu Skip to primary content Skip to secondary content Home HVAC Forum HVAC Jobs HVAC Links HVAC Reviews Contact Tag Archives : duct work Post navigation Older posts Duct Work and High Ceilings Posted on December 23, 2008 by iamrichard Reply High Performance HVAC Air Conditioning Heating : Ductwork Question Ductwork Position Questions Duct Work Question I did not see any reference to my question and would appreciate a response as soon as possible , as due to medical situation , have to make a decision soon . We own an OLD house with 13 ceilings in a large part of the home and 11 ceilings in the LV DR and BR . We are oscillating on where to place the ducts Floor or ceiling . It appears to be counterproductive to me to put the duct work in the ceiling since it will have so

  • Energy HVAC- HVAC

    Updated: 2013-01-10 21:01:56
    HVAC Search Main menu Skip to primary content Skip to secondary content Home HVAC Forum HVAC Jobs HVAC Links HVAC Reviews Contact Tag Archives : Energy Post navigation Older posts SilverPAC Silverstat 7 Advanced Thermostat Posted on June 9, 2012 by iamrichard Reply SilverPAC Silverstat 7 Advanced Thermostat This thermostat is sure to save you some money in energy costs if you can get over the initial retail cost which is currently unavailable . Taking it a step further you can make some control changes to your appliances and hook them up to this thermostat so you can program on and off schedules for the appliances . We†re not talking about just your air conditioning and heating system either…………from your refrigerator freezer to your water heater to your lighting it can all be

  • Evaporator HVAC- HVAC

    Updated: 2013-01-10 21:01:51
    HVAC Search Main menu Skip to primary content Skip to secondary content Home HVAC Forum HVAC Jobs HVAC Links HVAC Reviews Contact Tag Archives : Evaporator Post navigation Older posts Refrigeration HVAC Components of Vapor Compression Refrigeration The Metering Device Posted on June 11, 2012 by iamrichard Reply HVAC Metering Devices Depending on the type of HVAC air conditioning or heat pump system it is and the efficiency range of the system will depend on the type of metering device the system has installed by the HVAC manufacturer of the air conditioner or heat pump system . Lower efficiency HVAC air conditioner and heat pump models have fixed orifice metering devices while higher efficiency systems have thermostatic expansion valves installed in the HVAC air conditioner or heat pump

  • Furnace HVAC- HVAC

    Updated: 2013-01-10 21:01:46
    HVAC Search Main menu Skip to primary content Skip to secondary content Home HVAC Forum HVAC Jobs HVAC Links HVAC Reviews Contact Tag Archives : furnace Post navigation Older posts Troubleshooting Electronic Ignition Gas Furnace Repair Basics Posted on June 9, 2012 by iamrichard Reply Electronic Control Board for an Electronic Ignition Gas Furnace Electronic ignition for gas furnaces is the modern way for furnaces to light the main burners on modern gas furnaces . Electronic ignition gas furnace technology has evolved from the standing pilot gas furnace ignition systems that continue to be used today however there are less and less standing pilot gas furnaces used today.  If your furnace is not working and you want to troubleshoot an electronic ignition gas furnace system it is important

  • Gas Furnace HVAC- HVAC

    Updated: 2013-01-10 21:01:42
    HVAC Search Main menu Skip to primary content Skip to secondary content Home HVAC Forum HVAC Jobs HVAC Links HVAC Reviews Contact Tag Archives : gas furnace Post navigation Older posts Home Humidity Problems Maintaining Proper Home Humidity Posted on June 9, 2012 by iamrichard Reply Is 60 Humidity in the Home Too High HIGH HUMIDITY 60 Within the last month , I moved into a new house . It has dry walls and not plaster walls . The furnace and hot water tank were installed a week or so before we moved in to the house . Last week we determined that there is a humidity issue when the windows were sweating . We are trying to determine the source of the humidity . The contractor feels it may be the high efficiency furnace . I have a Lennox g61mp . The combustion air is pulled from within the un

  • Goodman HVAC- HVAC

    Updated: 2013-01-10 21:01:36
    HVAC Search Main menu Skip to primary content Skip to secondary content Home HVAC Forum HVAC Jobs HVAC Links HVAC Reviews Contact Tag Archives : goodman Post navigation Older posts Refrigeration Pressure Switches Posted on June 11, 2012 by iamrichard Reply Refrigeration Cycle Component Diagram for Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps Refrigeration Pressure Switches Richard What are refrigeration pressure switches used for in refrigeration circuits and how do refrigeration pressure switches protect the system from further damage Thanks for the question and for being a reader of High Performance HVAC First there two types of basic refrigeration switches in the typical high grade residential system . I say high grade because not every refrigeration system in air conditioners and heat pumps have

  • Heat HVAC- HVAC

    Updated: 2013-01-10 21:01:30
    HVAC Search Main menu Skip to primary content Skip to secondary content Home HVAC Forum HVAC Jobs HVAC Links HVAC Reviews Contact Tag Archives : heat Post navigation Older posts Running New Thermostat Wire Posted on June 9, 2012 by iamrichard Reply It is possible that you may have to run a new thermostat wire from the air handler or furnace to the location where the existing thermostat is located . Running new thermostat wire can challenging even for professionals . If you must the follow will hopefully help you in this endeavor . Pulling new thermostat wire should only be done as a last resort . The purpose of running new thermostat wire is necessary for certain reasons such : as The most obvious reason is that the new thermostat requires an additional wire and there are no other wires

  • Heat Exchanger HVAC- HVAC

    Updated: 2013-01-10 21:01:25
    HVAC Search Main menu Skip to primary content Skip to secondary content Home HVAC Forum HVAC Jobs HVAC Links HVAC Reviews Contact Tag Archives : Heat Exchanger Post navigation Older posts Refrigeration HVAC Components of Vapor Compression Refrigeration The Evaporator Coil Posted on June 11, 2012 by iamrichard Reply The Evaporator Coil Old Evaporator Coil in a Rooftop Air Conditioner Evaporator Coil the evaporator coil is responsible for absorbing heat into the coils and the refrigerant . The evaporator coil is an essential component of vapor compression refrigeration . This is usually done as result of passing air or water over the evaporator coil where a heat exchange process takes place . Heat leaves the air or water whatever medium is used and is absorbed into the coil and the liquid

  • Heating Ventilating And Air Conditioning HVAC- HVAC

    Updated: 2013-01-10 21:01:21
    HVAC Search Main menu Skip to primary content Skip to secondary content Home HVAC Forum HVAC Jobs HVAC Links HVAC Reviews Contact Tag Archives : Heating Ventilating and Air Conditioning Post navigation Older posts The NEC and HVAC Chapter Two Posted on August 4, 2008 by iamrichard Reply The National Electrical Code NEC and HVAC : The Basics Chapter Two of the National Electrical Code NEC covers Wiring and Protection and starts at Branch Circuits , Feeder circuits , GFCI requirements and protection , An HVAC installer may want to pay attention to branch circuit requirements . Article 220 in Chapter two of the NEC includes calculations for branch and feeder circuits including service calculations . Table 220.3 Specific branch circuit requirements for HVAC can also be found in Chapter 4

  • Heat Pump HVAC- HVAC

    Updated: 2013-01-10 21:01:15
    HVAC Search Main menu Skip to primary content Skip to secondary content Home HVAC Forum HVAC Jobs HVAC Links HVAC Reviews Contact Tag Archives : Heat pump Post navigation Older posts Refrigeration HVAC Components of Vapor Compression Refrigeration The Metering Device Posted on June 11, 2012 by iamrichard Reply HVAC Metering Devices Depending on the type of HVAC air conditioning or heat pump system it is and the efficiency range of the system will depend on the type of metering device the system has installed by the HVAC manufacturer of the air conditioner or heat pump system . Lower efficiency HVAC air conditioner and heat pump models have fixed orifice metering devices while higher efficiency systems have thermostatic expansion valves installed in the HVAC air conditioner or heat pump

  • Heat Pumps HVAC- HVAC

    Updated: 2013-01-10 21:01:10
    HVAC Search Main menu Skip to primary content Skip to secondary content Home HVAC Forum HVAC Jobs HVAC Links HVAC Reviews Contact Tag Archives : heat pumps Post navigation Older posts Humidifers and Comfort Posted on June 9, 2012 by iamrichard 1 It’s winter time , and your skin and sinus’s are dry . Did you know that this condition not only extends to yourself and your health but also to your home The furniture , doors , and other wood products in your home are all affected by the level of humidity Ever notice in the winter time the doors don’t close just right inside your home Ever get static-shock when you touch something or someone This is caused by dry air . The solution is a humidifier . There are many types of humidifiers from portable to fixed . The prices for these humidifiers also

  • Honeywell HVAC- HVAC

    Updated: 2013-01-10 21:01:05
    HVAC Search Main menu Skip to primary content Skip to secondary content Home HVAC Forum HVAC Jobs HVAC Links HVAC Reviews Contact Tag Archives : Honeywell Post navigation Older posts SilverPAC Silverstat 7 Advanced Thermostat Posted on June 9, 2012 by iamrichard Reply SilverPAC Silverstat 7 Advanced Thermostat This thermostat is sure to save you some money in energy costs if you can get over the initial retail cost which is currently unavailable . Taking it a step further you can make some control changes to your appliances and hook them up to this thermostat so you can program on and off schedules for the appliances . We†re not talking about just your air conditioning and heating system either…………from your refrigerator freezer to your water heater to your lighting it can all be

  • Hot Water Boiler HVAC- HVAC

    Updated: 2013-01-10 21:01:00
    HVAC Search Main menu Skip to primary content Skip to secondary content Home HVAC Forum HVAC Jobs HVAC Links HVAC Reviews Contact Tag Archives : hot water boiler Post navigation Older posts Types of Boilers Posted on October 4, 2008 by iamrichard Reply Hot Water Gas Oil Boilers There are many different types of boilers in the boiler room today in a variety of heating applications . There are two main categories of boilers among the different types of boilers and those two categories are steam and hot water boilers . Either of those categories can be fueled by oil , gas , or electric although electric is uncommon for steam boilers They have different designs and piping configurations as a steam boiler system is designed to turned the water into steam and uses gravity and pressure to deliver

  • Hvac System HVAC- HVAC

    Updated: 2013-01-10 21:00:50
    HVAC Search Main menu Skip to primary content Skip to secondary content Home HVAC Forum HVAC Jobs HVAC Links HVAC Reviews Contact Tag Archives : hvac system Post navigation Older posts The Venstar ColorTouch Programmable Thermostat Posted on June 9, 2012 by iamrichard Reply The Venstar ColorTouch Programmable Thermostat A first impression when taking the Venstar ColorTouch thermostat from the box was that the thermostat was smaller than I had imagined however it is no smaller than the typical digital programmable thermostat . The more I got into the thermostat the better I liked it even though I found what I think is a minor flaw in the thermostat . Despite the flaw we are recommending the Venstar ColorTouch thermostat for residential and light commercial users who will find the benefits

  • Hvac Technician HVAC- HVAC

    Updated: 2013-01-10 21:00:46
    HVAC Search Main menu Skip to primary content Skip to secondary content Home HVAC Forum HVAC Jobs HVAC Links HVAC Reviews Contact Tag Archives : hvac technician Post navigation Older posts The Venstar ColorTouch Programmable Thermostat Posted on June 9, 2012 by iamrichard Reply The Venstar ColorTouch Programmable Thermostat A first impression when taking the Venstar ColorTouch thermostat from the box was that the thermostat was smaller than I had imagined however it is no smaller than the typical digital programmable thermostat . The more I got into the thermostat the better I liked it even though I found what I think is a minor flaw in the thermostat . Despite the flaw we are recommending the Venstar ColorTouch thermostat for residential and light commercial users who will find the

  • Lennox HVAC- HVAC

    Updated: 2013-01-10 21:00:40
    HVAC Search Main menu Skip to primary content Skip to secondary content Home HVAC Forum HVAC Jobs HVAC Links HVAC Reviews Contact Tag Archives : lennox Post navigation Older posts Refrigeration Pressure Switches Posted on June 11, 2012 by iamrichard Reply Refrigeration Cycle Component Diagram for Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps Refrigeration Pressure Switches Richard What are refrigeration pressure switches used for in refrigeration circuits and how do refrigeration pressure switches protect the system from further damage Thanks for the question and for being a reader of High Performance HVAC First there two types of basic refrigeration switches in the typical high grade residential system . I say high grade because not every refrigeration system in air conditioners and heat pumps have

  • Mechanical HVAC- HVAC

    Updated: 2013-01-10 21:00:35
    HVAC Search Main menu Skip to primary content Skip to secondary content Home HVAC Forum HVAC Jobs HVAC Links HVAC Reviews Contact Tag Archives : Mechanical Post navigation Older posts ECM Blower Motors Posted on June 10, 2012 by iamrichard Reply ECM Variable Speed Blowers An ECM Variable Speed Blower Motor in a squirrel cage blower Variable speed blower motors have become increasingly popular in residential air conditioning and heating systems and for good reason these motors increase efficiency of the systems and offer a whole range of other benefits that help the system and the . consumer Variable Speed Blower Motors first offer a higher efficiency for air conditioning systems based on the manufacturers set up of the control with the ECM Variable Speed Motor . Each manufacturer calls it

  • Pilot Light HVAC- HVAC

    Updated: 2013-01-10 21:00:30
    HVAC Search Main menu Skip to primary content Skip to secondary content Home HVAC Forum HVAC Jobs HVAC Links HVAC Reviews Contact Tag Archives : pilot light Post navigation Older posts Troubleshooting Electronic Ignition Gas Furnace Repair Basics Posted on June 9, 2012 by iamrichard Reply Electronic Control Board for an Electronic Ignition Gas Furnace Electronic ignition for gas furnaces is the modern way for furnaces to light the main burners on modern gas furnaces . Electronic ignition gas furnace technology has evolved from the standing pilot gas furnace ignition systems that continue to be used today however there are less and less standing pilot gas furnaces used today.  If your furnace is not working and you want to troubleshoot an electronic ignition gas furnace system it is

  • Refrigerant HVAC- HVAC

    Updated: 2013-01-10 21:00:24
    HVAC Search Main menu Skip to primary content Skip to secondary content Home HVAC Forum HVAC Jobs HVAC Links HVAC Reviews Contact Tag Archives : refrigerant Post navigation Older posts Refrigeration HVAC Components of Vapor Compression Refrigeration The Metering Device Posted on June 11, 2012 by iamrichard Reply HVAC Metering Devices Depending on the type of HVAC air conditioning or heat pump system it is and the efficiency range of the system will depend on the type of metering device the system has installed by the HVAC manufacturer of the air conditioner or heat pump system . Lower efficiency HVAC air conditioner and heat pump models have fixed orifice metering devices while higher efficiency systems have thermostatic expansion valves installed in the HVAC air conditioner or heat pump

  • Refrigeration HVAC- HVAC

    Updated: 2013-01-10 21:00:19
    HVAC Search Main menu Skip to primary content Skip to secondary content Home HVAC Forum HVAC Jobs HVAC Links HVAC Reviews Contact Tag Archives : refrigeration Post navigation Older posts Refrigeration HVAC Components of Vapor Compression Refrigeration The Evaporator Coil Posted on June 11, 2012 by iamrichard Reply The Evaporator Coil Old Evaporator Coil in a Rooftop Air Conditioner Evaporator Coil the evaporator coil is responsible for absorbing heat into the coils and the refrigerant . The evaporator coil is an essential component of vapor compression refrigeration . This is usually done as result of passing air or water over the evaporator coil where a heat exchange process takes place . Heat leaves the air or water whatever medium is used and is absorbed into the coil and the liquid

  • Rheem HVAC- HVAC

    Updated: 2013-01-10 21:00:14
    HVAC Search Main menu Skip to primary content Skip to secondary content Home HVAC Forum HVAC Jobs HVAC Links HVAC Reviews Contact Tag Archives : rheem Post navigation Older posts Refrigeration Pressure Switches Posted on June 11, 2012 by iamrichard Reply Refrigeration Cycle Component Diagram for Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps Refrigeration Pressure Switches Richard What are refrigeration pressure switches used for in refrigeration circuits and how do refrigeration pressure switches protect the system from further damage Thanks for the question and for being a reader of High Performance HVAC First there two types of basic refrigeration switches in the typical high grade residential system . I say high grade because not every refrigeration system in air conditioners and heat pumps have

  • Temperature HVAC- HVAC

    Updated: 2013-01-10 21:00:09
    HVAC Search Main menu Skip to primary content Skip to secondary content Home HVAC Forum HVAC Jobs HVAC Links HVAC Reviews Contact Tag Archives : Temperature Post navigation Older posts Programmable Thermostat Answer Posted on June 9, 2012 by iamrichard Reply 4 Please confirm this advice if you would it is better to have your thermostat left at 70°F . to 72°F . during the day while your home is empty and adjust accordingly when you get home as opposed to shutting off the heater ac and turning on when you get home . I would think this would put less strain on the unit . Thanks in advance for your help . The answer It would be better for you turn the system off while you are work and then turn it back on again after you arrive at home . There is a better way though . You can purchase a

  • Thermostat HVAC- HVAC

    Updated: 2013-01-10 21:00:03
    HVAC Search Main menu Skip to primary content Skip to secondary content Home HVAC Forum HVAC Jobs HVAC Links HVAC Reviews Contact Tag Archives : thermostat Post navigation Older posts Proper Humidity Levels Posted on June 9, 2012 by iamrichard Reply The Properties of Air and Humidity Humidity is important to our home and health and it is important to maintain the proper humidity levels in our homes and workplaces for our health . What is humidity Humidity is simply little water droplets in the air . Cold air is nearly saturated with these little water droplets because the properties of cold air allow the air to hold more water droplets or humidity . As air is heated it expands and holds less humidity . When you heat the air in your home using a furnace boiler , or heat pump this air

  • Thermostats HVAC- HVAC

    Updated: 2013-01-10 20:59:57
    HVAC Search Main menu Skip to primary content Skip to secondary content Home HVAC Forum HVAC Jobs HVAC Links HVAC Reviews Contact Tag Archives : thermostats Post navigation Older posts HVAC Products Containing Mercury and Proper Disposal Posted on June 9, 2012 by iamrichard Reply Products Containing Mercury and the Environment including new State Laws Regulations and pending legislation Mercury is extremely harmful to the environment and cause severe health problems in humans and animals . For many years HVAC and HVAC Controls manufacturers have used mercury in switches . Mercury is a liquid metal and provides a good source used in many switches because of its fluidity and conductivity . From thermostats to boiler controls mercury provides a reliable and efficient switching mechanism to

  • Trane HVAC- HVAC

    Updated: 2013-01-10 20:59:52
    HVAC Search Main menu Skip to primary content Skip to secondary content Home HVAC Forum HVAC Jobs HVAC Links HVAC Reviews Contact Tag Archives : trane Post navigation Older posts Refrigeration Pressure Switches Posted on June 11, 2012 by iamrichard Reply Refrigeration Cycle Component Diagram for Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps Refrigeration Pressure Switches Richard What are refrigeration pressure switches used for in refrigeration circuits and how do refrigeration pressure switches protect the system from further damage Thanks for the question and for being a reader of High Performance HVAC First there two types of basic refrigeration switches in the typical high grade residential system . I say high grade because not every refrigeration system in air conditioners and heat pumps have

  • Variable Air Volume HVAC- HVAC

    Updated: 2013-01-10 20:59:46
    HVAC Search Main menu Skip to primary content Skip to secondary content Home HVAC Forum HVAC Jobs HVAC Links HVAC Reviews Contact Tag Archives : Variable Air Volume Post navigation Older posts Variable Air Volume Box VAV Box Hot Water Reheat Posted on December 6, 2008 by iamrichard Reply The variable air volume box or VAV box is a commercial solution to adding multiple zones to large buildings . VAV boxes offer zoning solutions so that separate zoning demands or temperature selections can be maintained in different areas of the building . If the president of the company wants the temperature in their office to be 70 degrees Fahrenheit but the vice president wants their office to be 74 degrees Fahrenheit then it is possible with the VAV zoning system as long as their VAV boxes are on

  • Water HVAC- HVAC

    Updated: 2013-01-10 20:59:40
    HVAC Search Main menu Skip to primary content Skip to secondary content Home HVAC Forum HVAC Jobs HVAC Links HVAC Reviews Contact Tag Archives : water Post navigation Older posts Critical Facilities and Make-up Water Posted on July 25, 2008 by iamrichard Reply Data Centers a categorized by tier levels and everything in the data centers infrastructure is checked and classified so that any particular data center can achieve a certain tier level based on the infrastructure in the data center Data centers are always classified a critical facilities and need the proper infrastructure to maintain a critical level of performance to minimize any downtime that may occur as a result of a failure in one of the data centers systems or a failure of any utility serving a data center . HVAC Mechanical

  • Water Heating HVAC- HVAC

    Updated: 2013-01-10 20:59:35
    HVAC Search Main menu Skip to primary content Skip to secondary content Home HVAC Forum HVAC Jobs HVAC Links HVAC Reviews Contact Tag Archives : Water heating Post navigation Older posts Home Humidity Problems Maintaining Proper Home Humidity Posted on June 9, 2012 by iamrichard Reply Is 60 Humidity in the Home Too High HIGH HUMIDITY 60 Within the last month , I moved into a new house . It has dry walls and not plaster walls . The furnace and hot water tank were installed a week or so before we moved in to the house . Last week we determined that there is a humidity issue when the windows were sweating . We are trying to determine the source of the humidity . The contractor feels it may be the high efficiency furnace . I have a Lennox g61mp . The combustion air is pulled from within the un

  • Water Loop HVAC- HVAC

    Updated: 2013-01-10 20:59:28
    HVAC Search Main menu Skip to primary content Skip to secondary content Home HVAC Forum HVAC Jobs HVAC Links HVAC Reviews Contact Tag Archives : water loop Post navigation Older posts Glycol Feed System for Chiller Condenser Water Loop Posted on November 6, 2008 by iamrichard Reply Glycol is like antifreeze and is used in chilled water piping systems to prevent freezing . Everyone knows when the pipes freeze they also break and start leaking . Having glycol in a chilled water loop is important to prevent freezing . So , how do you keep glycol in a condenser water loop when the water glycol mix goes out to the cooling tower and there is a loss of water glycol through evaporation and windage or drift Meet the glycol make-up system where glycol can automatically be added to the water loop and

  • Batts In The Attic: Do You Have What It Takes To Dare To Go Up There?

    Updated: 2013-01-10 14:00:16
    You might think you have all the supplies needed to improve attic insulation, but have you considered the importance of protective clothing and safety gear to face the batts inRead More >>

  • Selecting A New Heat Pump? Features Greater Cleveland Homeowners Should Consider

    Updated: 2013-01-10 14:00:02
    In the greater Cleveland area, one of the most important decisions homeowners encounter for comfort and energy savings is selecting a new heat pump. Heat pumps available today afford homeowners aRead More >>

  • Your Older Home: So Charming, And Energy Efficient Too

    Updated: 2013-01-08 14:00:15
    For Texans who live in older houses, it can be frustrating to try to come up with ways to decrease energy spending while maintaining the house’s character and charm. Fortunately,Read More >>

  • Caulking And Weatherstripping: Here’s How To Get The Jobs Done Right

    Updated: 2013-01-08 14:00:02
    Air leaks in your northeast Ohio home may be the culprit if your energy bills seem unusually high or you feel chilly drafts or experience uneven heating during cold weather.Read More >>

  • Should I Upgrade to a Programmable Thermostat?

    Updated: 2013-01-07 18:13:20
    A home heating and air conditioning system is made up of a number of different components. Each of these components must work properly and effectively in order to get the most efficient performance possible out of your home comfort systems.

  • Your New Furnace: The Right Contractor’s An Essential Part Of The Equation

    Updated: 2013-01-03 14:00:15
    Getting a new furnace is not only a major expense — it also requires attention to detail, from choosing the right system to sizing it and then installing it. UnlikeRead More >>

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors: Now’s The Season To Ensure They’re In Working Order

    Updated: 2013-01-03 14:00:01
    With the heating season upon us in northeast Ohio, now’s a good time to check your carbon monoxide detector or add a detector if you don’t have one. Because carbonRead More >>

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