Old Leaking Condenser Coils

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Old Leaking Condenser Coils

Old coil with HVAC Refrigerant Leaks

Old Leaking Condenser Coils (also referred to as freon leaks) can cause serious issues with HVAC heat pump equipment. HVAC refrigeration circuits are designed and built to hold the refrigerant. It is a sealed hermetic system. The HVAC refrigeration circuit should never need refrigerant. An HVAC refrigeration system does not burn refrigerant. The refrigerant is used over and over again to move heat from one place to another. Aside from a leak, once the refrigeration system is properly charged, the system should never need refrigerant for the life of the equipment. (more…)

What Type of HVAC System Needed for Sun Porch

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What Type of HVAC System Needed for Sun PorchWhat Type of HVAC System Needed for Sun Porch  - We added a 300 sq. ft. of living space to our home as a sun porch. How do we effectively, efficiently heat/cool this space? We’ve been pitched several options. 1) Use existing with a manual duct damper to the new sun porch. 2) same as above but use a zoned approach. Zoned w/auto dampers for main house 1st floor and sun porch plus separate thermostats. 3) HVAC with new units for sun porch (e.g., radiate, forced air, etc) (more…)

HVAC Manufacturers Brands History

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HVAC Manufacturers Brands History - the following list is a history of HVAC Manufacturers Brands and how they have changed over the years from one owner to the next. The page is a bit outdated however the information, while in need of updating, remains valid for a historical record of how the major (and some minor) brands have changed hands over time. If you know of any updates or corrections please email us using the contact page. (more…)