by High Performance HVAC | Amana HVAC Reviews, Buyers Advice, Carrier HVAC Reviews |
Amana Versus Carrier Air Conditioners - Amana and Carrier both make good air conditioners and are popular brands. For this Buyers Advice comparison, we selected like models from both brands and do a side-by-side comparison, and then offer a basic breakdown of all the features described in the comparison table matrix. This allows a potential buyer to compare the models in a side-by-side comparison matrix in the event they are considering a purchase of both brands.
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by High Performance HVAC | Amana HVAC Reviews, Package Unit Reviews |
Amana Package Unit Reviews - Amana package units come in various configurations including straight air conditioner package units, heat pump package units, dual fuel heat pumps with gas heat for backup heat, and gas furnace and air conditioner package or gas packs for light commercial and residential use. (more…)
by High Performance HVAC | Amana HVAC Reviews, Gas Furnace Reviews Index |
Amana AM Series Gas Furnace Reviews - When we think of Amana we think about refrigerators and dishwashers. Amana broke into the HVAC market many years ago and they are going strong even after an ownership change.
Amana offers the AMH95 Gas Furnace as part of their overall HVAC equipment line-up. It is a high-efficiency gas furnace. It is rated 95% efficient. This is very good for your gas bill and keeping you warm in the wintertime. Amana offers a good warranty to go with the AMH95 Gas Furnace. (more…)
by High Performance HVAC | Amana HVAC Reviews, Gas Furnace Reviews Index |
Amana Gas Furnace Reviews - Amana Gas Furnaces are manufactured by Goodman. However, Amana maintains its line of gas furnaces. Their gas furnaces range in efficiency from 80% AFUE to 98% AFUE. Additionally, all the Amana gas furnaces use a tubular heat exchanger that is durable and considered one of the best. Amana offers great warranties. That means Amana stands behind the quality of its product. Additionally, Amana also offers modulating furnaces for higher efficiency ratings.
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by High Performance HVAC | Amana HVAC Reviews, Heat Pump Reviews |
Amana ASZ18 Heat Pump Reviews - Consumer Ratings - The Amana ASZ18 Heat Pump is Amana’s premier heat pump. The ASZ18 has an efficiency of 18 SEER for air conditioning mode and 9.5 HSPF for heating mode. One of the best features of the Amana ASZ18 heat pump is the warranty that comes with the compressor. Amana offers a lifetime limited warranty for the compressor.
The remaining parts covered are by a 10-year limited warranty. The ASZ18 Amana heat pump uses R410-A. High Performance HVAC recommends you purchase a new heat pump or air conditioner with R-410-A versus R-22 units. (more…)
by High Performance HVAC | Amana HVAC Reviews, Heat Pump Reviews |
Amana Heat Pump Reviews - Consumer Ratings - Amana offers several heat pumps in the Amana heat pump line-up. Furthermore, the top-of-the-line model Amana 21 SEER 10 HSPF AVZC20 Heat Pump is the most efficient. Additionally, the economical Distinctions heat pump model gives you 13 SEER and 7.7 HSPF. Many heat pumps in the Amana product line use the new R-410-A refrigerant.
Additionally, High Performance HVAC does not recommend to consumers to purchase the R-22 heat pumps at this time. Lastly, many manufacturers of heat pumps do not produce units that utilize R-22. R-22 complete phase-out date is in 2020. (Currently, Amana does not offer any R-22 units). (more…)
by High Performance HVAC | Air Conditioner Reviews, Amana HVAC Reviews |
Amana Air Conditioner Reviews - Consumer Ratings, a technical review for buyers of Amana central air conditioners. They offer a full line of air conditioning units including a light commercial line of Amana central air conditioners.
Amana air conditioners can also come in package systems and are configured as a heat pump package unit or central air conditioning with a gas furnace package system.
The efficiency ranges of Amana central air conditioners range from 13 up to 24.5 SEER for the Amana high-efficiency model Energy Star rated air conditioning systems.
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by High Performance HVAC | Air Handlers |
With proper maintenance, you can avoid common air handler problems
Common Air Handler Problems - Everyone loves to be comfortable, so when there is a problem with the HVAC system, we can become very uncomfortable. The air handler in the HVAC system has electrical and mechanical components inside it that can experience problems from time to time. Some of the most common problems with air handlers can help you identify the problem and possibly fix the issue — many common air handler problems you can avoid with regular air handler maintenance.
Although some of the issues listed will need the attention of a professional HVAC technician to repair the air handler, after all, an HVAC technician will have all the tools and likely the parts available to make a fast and efficient repair. Furthermore, since every air handler is different it is possible the problems described here do not apply to your situation.
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by High Performance HVAC | Buyers Advice |
Two-Stage Gas Furnace Buyer Tips - Two-stage gas furnaces make up over 30% of all gas furnaces installed in residences in the USA. Two-Stage gas furnaces are more efficient than single-stage gas furnaces in most cases. When purchasing furnaces always check the ARI website for and efficiency ratings and comparisons. (more…)
by High Performance HVAC | Thermostats |
Thermostat Wiring Colors Code Page Navigation
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- Essential Thermostat Wiring Color Guide Including Manufacturers Instructions
- Thermostat Terminal Designations Quick Guide - Detail Wiring Color Guide Below
- Red-Wire - connects to the R terminal with the red wire
- RC-Wire - connects to the RC terminal RC red
- RH-Wire - connects to RH terminal RH heat
- Y-Wire - connects to the Y terminal and is for cooling stage 1 with the yellow wire
- Y2-Wire - connects to Y2 terminal and is for cooling stage 2
- W-Wire - connects to W terminal and for heat stage 1 with the white wire
- W2-Wire - connects to W2 terminal and for heat stage 2
- G-Wire - connects to G terminal and for fan operation with the green wire
- C-Wire - connects to C terminal (common 24v power) with the C wire
- O or B-Wire - connects to O or B terminal and is for reversing valve operation
- E-Wire - connects to E terminal and is for Emergency heat
- X or Aux-Wire - connects to X terminal and is for auxiliary
- S1 and S2 Wires - connects to S1/S2 terminals and is for outdoor temperature sensor
- Thermostat Wire Color Code Chart
- Tracing the Wire to the Source
- Additional Resources
What you will learn in the
Thermostat Wiring Colors Code article:
- First, what thermostat wire colors is likely to go to which terminal on the thermostat in your heating and cooling system
- Secondly, the function of each wire terminal on the average thermostat highlighting some of the differences in those HVAC system functions from manufacturer to manufacturer as recommended for thermostat wire color
Thermostat Wiring Colors Code | HVAC Control
Always follow the thermostat manufacturer’s instructions whenever changing the thermostat. Always turn the power off at the air handler and the condenser and make sure there is no voltage at the transformer before proceeding.
Furthermore, the thermostat wire colors below are the most likely colors used for most installations; however, your thermostat wire colors may be different than what the indication is here. There is no official standard for thermostat wire colors. Additionally, thermostat wiring colors are not standardized. However, these are the most wiring methods used based on my years of experience in the HVAC field, where I successfully wired a lot of thermostats and as recommended by manufacturers and common sense for thermostat wiring colors code.
For instructions on how to wire a thermostat, please see how to wire a thermostat page. Refer back to this page for thermostat wire colors.
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