Gas Oil Vent Flue Vents Materials Table | HVAC Heating

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Gas Oil Vent Flue Vents Materials Table - Gas and oil vent flue piping uses different types of materials depending on the applications. It is important that gas or oil flue vent pipes are installed correctly and maintained throughout the life of the furnace

This pipe has a condensation problem which an adept technician will recognize and take corrective action before the corrosive effects of condensed gas residue eat through the flue pipes and weaken masonry in chimneys.

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How To Light a Pilot Light – HVAC Heating

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Steps to Light a Pilot Light

  1. Determine That You Actually Have a Standing Pilot Gas System
  2. Check to Make Sure You Have Fuel
  3. Understand the Valve Function
  4. Light the Pilot Light
  5. Enjoy the Warmth

How To Light a Pilot Light

How To Light a Pilot Light – Standing pilot gas furnaces and water heaters are still around today even in newer homes. All the major hardware stores and HVAC dealers carry standing pilot appliances. Although a new standing pilot gas furnace or boiler is rare finds these days. Because of the move to higher efficiency models and the wide use of electronic ignition technology which improves efficiency.

Before you proceed you’ll want to determine if you actually have a standing pilot system in your HVAC furnace, boiler, or water heater.

In many cases, on many appliances, there are basic instructions on lighting it, in fact, you do have a standing pilot system. Check around the main panel or look at the gas valve itself. Sometimes, especially on older appliances, there are no instructions on it if the pilot light goes out on a standing pilot gas furnace, boiler, or water heater.

The label or sticker on the furnace, boiler, or water heater faded a long time ago and you will need to follow the instructions in this article. (more…)

How to Wire a Thermostat | HVAC Control

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What You Will Learn from this How to Wire a Thermostat Article:

  1. the most common trouble call by service and repair HVAC companies
  2. about thermostat wire with a resource for more information
  3. the best advice for changing your thermostat
  4. the most common mistakes made by DIY thermostat changers
  5. the importance of identifying the type of HVAC system you have so you will select the proper thermostat.
  6. advisory and disclaimer for installing a new thermostat
  7. list of tools commonly needed to install a new thermostat
  8. step by step instructions on changing your thermostat along with hints and tips for making the job easier
  9. lots of extra links to other articles to make sure you completely understand everything you need to know. (and more about thermostats, thermostat wire, and installing a new thermostat)
  10. Resource to color codes to make it easier for installation.
  11. some thermostat wire diagrams at the end of the article
  12. You can save energy for your heating and cooling system by installing an energy-saving 7-day programmable thermostat or a setback thermostat.
  13. lots of comments from our readers
  14. thermostat wiring instructions are good for most low voltage room thermostats including a smart thermostat.

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HVAC Indoor Air Quality Solutions

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HVAC Indoor Air Quality Solutions

Filters in a Large Commercial Unit

HVAC Indoor Air Quality Solutions - There are many different types of HVAC air filters. The most common type of HVAC air filters is the fiberglass disposable filter that you buy at most hardware or retail stores. Other types of HVAC air filters include the metal or plastic fiber type filters, which are washable.

These HVAC air filters save you money because they are washable, but some are not as efficient at filtering the air as the disposable kind, so they are not as good for HVAC indoor air quality as other alternatives. (more…)