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Proper Humidity Levels

Having proper humidity levels in your home or business is important not only for your health but also in the amount of energy your HVAC systems use to keep you comfortable. If the humidity level in your home is high in the summer you will not feel cool. If the humidity level is low in the winter you will not feel warm when the thermostat is set at an average temperature. This will result in turning the HVAC thermostat up to compensate and you will use more energy to stay warm. A properly designed and installed system will keep the proper levels of humidity in your home or business and save you money on energy used by the HVAC System. For more information on humidity and the benefits of maintaining proper levels visit High Performance HVAC's Humidifier Page.

Before You Call

Before calling a heating and air conditioning company, check the following:
  • Check selections on thermostat. Ensure that it is set to the desired settings.
  • Check power supply. This can include a circuit breaker and or/a regular looking wall switch close to the indoor unit
  • Check for freezing up of units. If the unit is frozen turn it off. Check the filter(s) and supply vents to make sure they are not obstructed in any way. If you find no problems leave the unit turned off and call a service company.
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Air Conditioning and Heating Information

Air Conditioning and Heating Information The purpose of High Performance HVAC is to highlight and expose the latest advances in technology pertaining to the residential and commercial HVAC air conditioning and heating field. The site is for the general public as well as professionals from control technicians to air conditioning control engineers. Homeowners will find many topics concerning residential air conditioning and heating and how to maintain their air conditioning, HVAC heating systems, and indoor air comfort systems, indoor air quality but more importantly, how to get the most from their system.

What's Wrong with this Photo?

What's Wrong with this Photo New Feature for you to make comments and try to fix the problem. What Wrong with this Photo

HVAC Technicians Safety and Health Section

HVAC Technicians Safety and Health Section Our first article in this section is about a safety and health related issue that concerns asbestos and the ill effects asbestos can have on our health. Asbestos is commonly found around pipe insulation in older buildings. Make yourself aware of the danger and how it can drastically affect your health in the future. Read More...........

R-410A Versus R-22 Refrigerants

R-410A Versus R-22 Refrigerants What new HVAC system do you choose when buying? An R-22 system or an R-410A system? This article will help you make a better decision. Read More.......

Energy Efficiency Ratings Defined

Energy Efficiency Ratings Defined

What are energy efficiency rating definitions and how do they affect the purchase of a new system? What is the energy efficiency ratings of the air conditioning and heating system you want to buy? This article will help you understand these definitions and how they relate to HVAC. Read More........ New article just uploaded - Two-stage gas furnaces. Are two-stage gas furnaces really as efficient as claimed? Find out in our new two-stage gas furnace article. Read More.......

Air Conditioning & Heating Maintenance

Air Conditioning & Heating Maintenance

Air Conditioning and Heating Maintenance Pages and Air Conditioner and Heating Repairs will help everyone and anyone who owns air conditioning and heating equipment to get the best from their HVAC heating or air conditioning systems by having regular maintenance performed. Whether you have an air conditioner or heat pump these pages will help you better understand how a good preventive maintenance schedule will help you add longevity, less down time, and efficiency to your air conditioning and heating equipment.

Air Conditioning & Heating Site Updates

High Performance HVAC Site Updates

Recent updates made to the Boiler Pages, Gas Furnace Pages, DDC pages, and a whole brand new section on Water Heaters. Find energy savings tips about your hot water heaters, how to select the best water for you, and the many different types of water heaters available to you. New section called air conditioner and heating troubleshooting. Check it out and send in your questions.

People seeking careers in the field of air conditioning and heating can use our jobs pages to find an entry level position in the field of air conditioning and heating which includes air conditioning technicians, heating technicians, and maintenance technician positions. Many employers offer educational opportunities for entry level candidates so that you get on the job training while studying at night for all certifications.

High Performance HVAC is currently undergoing a site upgrade. You will notice all the pages migrating to the current design as you see it here. For this reason we have had to change a few things however in the future after the transition is complete High Performance HVAC will be a better site. We thank you for your patience

Heat Pump Information

Heat Pump Information

Visit the Heat Pump section where you can learn about air to air heat pumps, heat pump theory, water to air heat pumps or geothermal heat pumps. Just follow the Heat Pump links in the main navigation menu or click on Heat Pumps.

HVAC Motor Capacitors

HVAC Motor Capacitors

Learn what capacitors are used for in the air conditioning and heating industry, how capacitors work in the HVAC system, how capacitors are rated, how to safely handle a capacitor, and how to determine if a capacitor is bad. Additional pages just added are the Soldering and Brazing Page and the lots of boiler technical information.

Building Automation and DDC Control

Building Automation and DDC Control

Building Automation and DDC Control Pages to help building managers and owners better understand the concepts of modern energy management systems so that they may get the most from their systems and energy budget. The Building Automation and DDC Control Pages are also a good resource for New DDC Control technicians interested in learning the basics. Also learn about DDC programming logic and the many different logic blocks used in DDC programs for air conditioning and heating control.

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Energy Saving Tips

According to studies done by the Department of Energy, 50 percent of the heat loss experienced in the average home occurs through the ceiling. That makes a lot of sense since heat rises. You can reduce that heat loss (and heat gain in the summer months) by adding another layer of insulation in the attic. That will hold more heat in our homes for a longer period of time which means the furnace will cycle less. That means you are going to save money. A lot more money than another layer of insulation costs. Additionally, having an attic fan controlled by a thermostat installed in your attic will remove a lot of heat in the summer. This will help you, in addition to having more insulation, reduce heat gain from the attic in the summer.

Furnace Safety

Carbon monoxide detectors are important to own for those people who burn fossil fuels for heat. Carbon monoxide is a flammable, colorless, odorless, tasteless toxic gas produced during incomplete combustion of fuel - Natural Gas, Oil, Coal, Wood, Kerosene, etc. Someone suffering from carbon monoxide poisoning generally has severe headaches, nausea, and sinus problems. These symptoms generally begin with mild effects and people usually remain unaware of what the exact problems is until, sometimes, it is too late. How many cracked heat exchangers or faulty furnaces are out there that no one knows anything about except a slight headache and nausea? Don't take any chances, get your carbon monoxide detector and call your local heating and air conditioning company for a heater inspection today. Read more on this subject on the Furnace Page.

Energy Saving Tips

You can add energy savings by placing a blanket wrap insulation around your water heaters. Additionally, for electric water heaters, you can have a timer added to the power circuit to turn the water heater off in times when there is no usage. For example: Set the timer to turn the water heater off from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. Most timers can be customized and set for different times so that the water heater is turned off for most of the day and night. This, along with the insulation (which will keep the water hotter longer), can save in energy usage and your energy costs.

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