Oct 29, 2017
Do you think of the building envelope as a duct? Do you test it? In this podcast episode, Joe Medosh talks to us about envelope testing and why it’s the future of building health and comfort.
The building envelope is the largest duct in the entire home. However, so many HVAC techs forget about it; they attempt...
Oct 23, 2017
Ductless expert Jesse Claerbout talks about his best maintenance practices for ductless air conditioners and heat pumps. This episode is part 2 of the two-part series.
Ductless outdoor units tend to have clean condensing coils. The only real issues are grass clippings (and cottonwood, in some locations). which...
Oct 20, 2017
Ductless expert Jesse Claerbout talks about his best practices for maintaining ductless air conditioners and heat pumps. This episode is part 1 out of 2. Ductless maintenance can be a bit more extensive than regular split system maintenance.
Ductless filters are plastic; they are not high-MERV and can simply be washed...
Oct 18, 2017
In this episode, we cover some common misconceptions about run capacitors, some easy ways to test them, and some tips on working with them.
A run capacitor is a power storage device; it contains oil to dissipate heat and some thin metal plates wrapped in a spiral. Capacitors also contain plastic insulation between the...
Oct 11, 2017
James from Rectorseal talks about the IMC codes relating to tamper-resistant caps and why you may consider installing them now.
Tamper-resistant caps, also known as locking refrigerant caps, fit on refrigerant ports to prevent unauthorized access. Even though these caps can RESIST attempts to tamper with the...