by High Performance HVAC | Buyers Advice |
Air Conditioner Inverter Review - Many mini-split air conditioners and heat pumps use inverters for efficiency. Conventional split system air conditioners and heat pumps can now be purchased with inverters for ultra-efficient heating and cooling.
Inverter air conditioners came to the USA in the form of ductless mini-split air conditioners. They were later expanded to ductless mini-split heat pumps. Inverter air conditioners and inverter heat pumps are considered the most efficient systems available on the market. This is true for conventional systems as well. That includes air source air conditioners and air-source heat pumps. Finally, inverter air conditioners and inverter heat pumps come close to matching the efficiency of geothermal heat pump systems. (more…)
by High Performance HVAC | Air Conditioning |
For proper Air Conditioner Troubleshooting, you need to understand some basics of air conditioners. This includes basic refrigeration, electricity, electrical components and how electro-mechanical controls work. In addition, basic air conditioner components and air conditioner sequence of operation. Before troubleshooting, you need to identify the basic problem with the system. Aside from the basics such as blown fuses or a tripped breaker we will explore other areas to look at for air conditioner troubleshooting. Tripped circuit breakers for air conditioning systems are covered here. A good preventive maintenance program done periodically can help you avoid common air conditioning problems that require troubleshooting. (more…)
by High Performance HVAC | Technical Reference |
Minisplit Ductless Heat Pumps Air Conditioners - There are many people who can actually save money by installing a mini-split ductless air conditioner or heat pump over installing the conventional ducted split system air conditioner or heat pump.
A few of the possible areas where some can use a mini-split ductless heat pump or air conditioner are rooms over the garage where additional heating and cooling is necessary simply because rooms over garages suffer because garages in most homes are not as insulated as is other parts of the home.
This usually creates problems with many of the newer homes because I have seen builders who need a lesson in load calculation and properly sizing the air conditioning or heat pump systems for the conditions. (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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