by High Performance HVAC | Heat Pumps |
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 floodplain.
This is usually required depending on the municipality or government agency in charge of mechanical and electrical inspections. If you live in a flood-prone area it is wise to protect the equipment from flood damage. It is possible for the air conditioner condenser unit to run after being flooded. However, the life expectancy is drastically reduced and you will definitely experience mechanical and electrical problems. (more…)
by High Performance HVAC | Commercial HVAC |
Old McQuay Chiller Control Panel - This panel is part of the controls for an older McQuay chiller. New chillers whether they be McQuay, Trane, York, or Carrier chillers still require these types of controls in them to make them work.
This part of this electro-mechanical control panel consists of contactors and switches (both manual and automatic) for electro-mechanical control of this chiller. To the right is the main power which feeds the unit with three-phase main power. (more…)
by High Performance HVAC | Refrigeration |
What you will learn in
Air Conditioner Compressor Troubleshooting article:
- the difficulties in troubleshooting a hermetically sealed compressor
- differences in various compressor manufacturers and HVAC manufacturers
- the commonality of single-phase compressors
- basics of troubleshooting an air conditioner or heat pump compressor
- Compressor capacitors and compressor mechanics
- basic tips for compressor repair
- Air Conditioner Compressor Repair - Heat Pumps are included
- lots of resource and related links that allow you to go in-depth and learn about HVAC compressors
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by High Performance HVAC | Heat Pumps |
Basic Heat Pump Maintenance - A good heat pump maintenance plan will include a thorough check of the refrigeration system, the electrical system, the heat pump controls, and the air filter system of the heat pump. Heat pump maintenance is as important as maintenance on your vehicle. If we fail to take good care of our vehicle then it is more prone to breakdowns whereas if we keep it in good condition with proper maintenance it is more reliable and repairs usually cost less when repairs are needed.
Of course, if you take good care of the heat pump with regular maintenance major repairs will likely never occur and it is possible you will repair free with a good maintenance plan in place for your heat pump. Basic maintenance adds life to the equipment, keeps the equipment running longer adding to the lifespan, and during the overall life will keep the heat pump more efficient.
