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Energy Star Gas Furnaces

Energy Star Gas Furnaces | We get this question from time to time about Energy Star gas furnaces and how it can benefit you as a consumer. Therefore we are going to fill you in on the specifics of Energy Star and include information about gas furnaces with the Energy...

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Rheem Heat Pump Troubleshooting

Rheem Heat Pump Troubleshooting - Richard, I have a Rheem heat pump, and it seems like we have the same problems with it every year. We call the HVAC guy out to get it going again, but it seems the following year, it is the same thing over again. He fills the system...

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HVAC Damper Types

HVAC Damper Types - Most of us, when we think of an air damper, think of rushing to a freshly lit fireplace to flip the soot-covered handle that opens the chimney as the room fills with smoke. The HVAC damper is a simple enough concept, directs or redirects airflow in...

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HVAC Tip - A thermocouple is commonly used in standing pilot gas furnaces and water heaters are technically referred to as a copple element and produces millivolts when heat is applied to the tip. This millivoltage is necessary to keep the pilot valve inside the gas valve open. If the pilot flame goes out, the thermocouple stops generating millivolts. Without the millivolts, the valve closes thus preventing gas from escaping when there is no flame. Thermocouples fail because of oxidation. It is recommended that you keep the pilot lit throughout the year to prevent excess oxidation. The thermocouple can be found in many different types of gas furnaces, gas logs, and gas water heaters. Learn How to Test a Thermocouple with a Multi-Meter