Air Handler Reviews Category Index
Here you will the editors technical reviews for specific brands and some air handler brand models plus consumer opinions for specific brands in the comments section below the technical air handler review. If you have any questions or comments to the staff here at High Performance HVAC please use our contact form.
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Water Heater Types | HVAC and Plumbing
Water Heater Types - Selecting a hot water heater can be confusing especially if you are not aware of the types of water heating systems available to you. When you go out to buy a new car you want all the information you can get about the car you are buying from how...
Water Heater Selection Considerations | HVAC and Plumbing
Water Heater Selection Considerations - Whether you are building a new house or getting ready to replace the old water heater in a home improvement project there are things to consider before making the decision which water heater to get to replace the old one or a...
Hot Water Heater Savings Tips | Energy Efficiency
Hot Water Heater Savings Tips - As with many of our systems that consume energy there is always something more we can do to reduce energy consumption to save ourselves money. Water heaters consume up to 15% of our energy budget and even more if you have an older water...
Old Bell Gossett Circulator Pump Bearing Assembly
Old Bell Gossett Circulator Pump Bearing Assembly - This very old Bell Gossett Circulator pump and bearing assembly was found still functioning even after being flooded out several times in a basement. The pump, probably on its last leg, is at least 20 years old and...
Boiler Piping Plant Renovation | HVAC Hydronics
Boiler Piping Plant Renovation - Hot Water Boiler Piping for a commercial boiler application. Boiler project being renovated and getting all new DDC controls for optimum hydronic control and efficiency. Boilers are an excellent way of providing good hot water heating...
Water Heater Maintenance Extending the Life a Water Heater
Water Heater Maintenance - There are tons of reviews for water heaters and many mention the water heater only lasted a few years. Or the water heater has rusted or corroded, and the reviewer states the water heater is a piece of junk. I would contend that if some...
Liquid to Vapor Propane Evaporators | HVAC Heating
These evaporators serve a large complex where natural gas is unavailable. The complex needed fuel for boilers for heating and domestic hot water so these evaporators were installed too along with two very large LP tanks to handle the heating needs of the complex. As...
Oil Furnace Boiler Pump | HVAC Heating Systems
Oil Furnace Boiler Pump - A major component of oil furnaces is the oil pump and its job is to pump oil from the oil tank to the oil burner. It is important that the oil system is primed and free of any objects or particles that can plug the system. As well the oil...
Air Conditioner Squirrel Cage Blower | HVAC Air Flow
Air Conditioner Squirrel Cage Blower | HVAC blower motors move the air through the system. The blower motor is sized based on the amount of air flow necessary for the system. This blower motor is the supply fan for the supply air in a large commercial York AHU. An...
Prevent Poor Ventilation in the Home | HVAC and Health
Prevent Poor Ventilation in the Home Prevent Poor Ventilation in the Home - You already know that inadequate ventilation in the home can lead to mold, mildew, and poor indoor airflow. This, in turn, can trap pollutants indoors, leading to allergies and other, more...
Goodman Air Conditioner Air Filter | Indoor Air Quality
Goodman Air Conditioner Air Filter - Looking for a filter to fit a Goodman Air Handler Air Conditioner Model # WMC18-1A. Can you help or give me the name of somebody who can provide me with this HVAC filter? What do you use in your home? Thanks. Answer...... Goodman...
Goodman Heat Pump Condenser Flood Protection
Goodman Heat Pump Condenser Flood Protection - This heat pump condensing unit has been installed on the platform. The area where this air conditioning condenser is located is prone to flooding. The platform raises the heat pump condenser at least one foot above the...
Heating with Heat Pumps | HVAC Systems
Heating with Heat Pumps | HVAC Systems - There are some people who say that heat pump heat is not as warm as other types of heat. Heating sources such as a hot water boiler or even a steam boiler. Even the forced air gas furnace gets more credit for providing better...
Grounding and Bonding Electrical Systems | NEC Code
Grounding and Bonding Electrical Systems | NEC Code - National Electrical Code Article 250 is all about grounding and bonding as represented in this photo where electrical systems are grounded and bonded to the buildings steel structure. There are many different rules...
HVAC Inspections Commissioning – Building & Energy Codes
HVAC Inspections Commissioning - How often have you heard someone complain about inspectors or code officials whose job it is to inspect mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and other trades work for safety and quality workmanship? One could argue that workmanship or...
OSHA Safety Rules and HVAC | Job & Work Safety
As OSHA is concerned for the safety of workers on job sites this article will give you the basics for complying with OSHA rules on most job sites especially commercial and industrial construction sites. The requirements are different for compliance from management to...
HVAC Fire Safety | Health Job & Work Safety
HVAC Fire Safety - I'm not sure how many HVAC technicians have heard of on-the-job horror stories. Whether the job was commercial or residential. However, I am certain they have happened as I have heard of these horror stories happening to others. Whether you have...
Asbestos Mesothelioma HVAC Technicians Information
Asbestos & Mesothelioma HVAC Technicians Information - Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral known for its resistance to heat and fire, as well as its durability and inability to conduct electricity. All of these characteristics made asbestos an ideal material...
Bacharach Combustion Analyzer Furnace Testing
Bacharach Combustion Analyzer Furnace Testing - The combustion analyzer is used to test gas and oil furnaces to make sure the combustion process is as efficient as possible. This multi-function HVAC test instrument can also be used to test spaces for carbon monoxide,...
HVAC Heat Energy Values – HVAC Technical
Air Conditioning and Heating HVAC Heat Energy Values - Heat is energy and when we produce heat we need to use energy in its production. There are natural methods for producing heat without burning or using fuels but these methods are not practical or available to the...
HVAC Definitions | Heating & Cooling Terminology
HVAC Definitions - In air conditioning and heating the name HVAC is often used. HVAC stands for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning. Other acronyms are less used to describe air conditioning and heating applications is HVACR or heating, ventilation, air...
Hydronic Pump Cavitation | HVAC Water Problems
Hydronic Pump Cavitation - Pump cavitation can cause severe problems to a pump if not addressed and corrected. To understand the cause of cavitation you need to understand the pressure-temperature relationship of the liquid in the loop. Whether it is water or...
HVAC Piping Valves | Heating and Cooling Hydronics
HVAC Piping Valves | Heating and Cooling Hydronics - Triple Duty Valves are three valves in one as the name implies. Triple Duty Valves act as a check valve, balancing valve, and shut-off valve all in one valve. From the smallest hydronic loops to the largest hydronic...
Hot Water Boiler Piping Zone Valves
Hot Water Boiler Piping Zone Valves - Boiler piping zone valves are used for zoning hot water systems where multiple zones are needed. Hot water system zoning can also reduce energy cost because hot water heat zones which are not needed can be shut down thereby...
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