May 16th – 2023 Presidential Politics – Resistance Day 847

In an effort to keep the Daily Open Thread a little more open topic we are going to start a new daily thread for “Presidential Politics”. Please use this thread to post anything relating to the JoeBama Administration and Presidency. “This is no small thing, to restore a republic after it has fallen into corruption. […] The post May 16th � 2023 Presidential Politics � Resistance Day 847 appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: May 16th � 2023 Presidential Politics � Resistance Day 847The Last Refuge . . . [More]

May 16th – 2023 Presidential Politics – Resistance Day 847

In an effort to keep the Daily Open Thread a little more open topic we are going to start a new daily thread for “Presidential Politics”. Please use this thread to post anything relating to the JoeBama Administration and Presidency. “This is no small thing, to restore a republic after it has fallen into corruption. […] The post May 16th � 2023 Presidential Politics � Resistance Day 847 appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: May 16th � 2023 Presidential Politics � Resistance Day 847The Last Refuge . . . [More]

is my ac bad good or normal

Ok ladies and gents. Purchased a home, new to us and noticed some icing on this part of my furnace. The AC is on, set to 70 and the ambient temp outside is 82. It's an R22 unit . Is this bad, good or normal? I'm pretty handy at most things but no experience with this. Question from user Dry_Fig1158 at hvacadvice at reddit. Answer: The presence of icing on a part of your furnace can indicate a potential issue that should be addressed. Here are a few considerations regarding the icing on your furnace: Airflow Issues: Icing can occur when there . . . [More]

is my ac bad good or normal

Ok ladies and gents. Purchased a home, new to us and noticed some icing on this part of my furnace. The AC is on, set to 70 and the ambient temp outside is 82. It's an R22 unit . Is this bad, good or normal? I'm pretty handy at most things but no experience with this. Question from user Dry_Fig1158 at hvacadvice at reddit. Answer: The presence of icing on a part of your furnace can indicate a potential issue that should be addressed. Here are a few considerations regarding the icing on your furnace: Airflow Issues: Icing can occur when there . . . [More]

heat pump question

We are considering buying a heat pump/furnace for my home in North Texas. I am looking for opinions on 2 products I am choosing between, specifically the quality of the product, functionality, if others have encountered issues with these products, etc. I am not familiar with Gree at all. I am confident either company we are choosing will do a clean, appropriate install. 1 Gree Flexx 17 SEER, 54,000 BTU 5 ton with an American Standard 100K BTU 80% Gas Furnace. 2 Bosch Variable Speed 20 Seer 5-Ton with a Bosch High Efficiency Variable Speed Gas F . . . [More]

heat pump question

We are considering buying a heat pump/furnace for my home in North Texas. I am looking for opinions on 2 products I am choosing between, specifically the quality of the product, functionality, if others have encountered issues with these products, etc. I am not familiar with Gree at all. I am confident either company we are choosing will do a clean, appropriate install. 1 Gree Flexx 17 SEER, 54,000 BTU 5 ton with an American Standard 100K BTU 80% Gas Furnace. 2 Bosch Variable Speed 20 Seer 5-Ton with a Bosch High Efficiency Variable Speed Gas F . . . [More]

installing a mini split without drilling holes into my wall

Anyone have experience with putting the cables through a window or deck door? Hi, my condo won't let me drill through the will to feed the cables for a mini split. I'm examining my options, and am considering putting the cables through the deck door, and sealing the gap with tape and cardboard. Would this still be effective? Thanks!. Question from user godstriker8 at hvacadvice at reddit. Answer: Would this still be effective? Hard to tell without photos, but it sounds like a disaster in the making. Why not just use window units? Answer from us . . . [More]

installing a mini split without drilling holes into my wall

Anyone have experience with putting the cables through a window or deck door? Hi, my condo won't let me drill through the will to feed the cables for a mini split. I'm examining my options, and am considering putting the cables through the deck door, and sealing the gap with tape and cardboard. Would this still be effective? Thanks!. Question from user godstriker8 at hvacadvice at reddit. Answer: Would this still be effective? Hard to tell without photos, but it sounds like a disaster in the making. Why not just use window units? Answer from us . . . [More]

confirm furnace diagnosis bad goodman board

I'm dealing with an old GMV950905DXBB. All of a sudden no heat. Three flashes, low fire pressure switch stuck open. So, I tried tondiagnose the issue and found when turning on the furnace, the ID fan doesn't start, three flashes for the switch stuck open, blower kicks on and then will turn off. I checked the P Switch and it was fine. Swapped it out for a new one anyway. I took the ID fan out to check for any blockages or damaged tubing on the switches, etc nothing. So I wanted to test the ID fan motor itself. I jumped it with external power an . . . [More]

confirm furnace diagnosis bad goodman board

I'm dealing with an old GMV950905DXBB. All of a sudden no heat. Three flashes, low fire pressure switch stuck open. So, I tried tondiagnose the issue and found when turning on the furnace, the ID fan doesn't start, three flashes for the switch stuck open, blower kicks on and then will turn off. I checked the P Switch and it was fine. Swapped it out for a new one anyway. I took the ID fan out to check for any blockages or damaged tubing on the switches, etc nothing. So I wanted to test the ID fan motor itself. I jumped it with external power an . . . [More]

how to deal with mold in our hvac unit

We called out an HVAC guy to service the unit before summer comes around. We just wanted to make sure the coils were cleaned and everything was working good. But then when he went into the unit he told us there was mold in there. Or rather, microbial particles because he couldn't legally say it was mold. I want to preface this by saying that my dad and I aren't very knowledgeable with HVAC systems. we know basic things and basic maintenance but I'm posting today for advice. and i'm hoping to get off-the-record advice � preferably no busines . . . [More]

how to deal with mold in our hvac unit

We called out an HVAC guy to service the unit before summer comes around. We just wanted to make sure the coils were cleaned and everything was working good. But then when he went into the unit he told us there was mold in there. Or rather, microbial particles because he couldn't legally say it was mold. I want to preface this by saying that my dad and I aren't very knowledgeable with HVAC systems. we know basic things and basic maintenance but I'm posting today for advice. and i'm hoping to get off-the-record advice � preferably no busines . . . [More]

central hvac thermostat help

I never installed batteries into our hardwired VIVE thermostat and it's been working fine but today it shut off. I checked the breakers and nothing was tripped. I installed batteries which powered the thermostat on but when I switched it to cool, it doesn't kick the RHEEM AC unit outside on. What could be the issue? Question from user helpmeanswerquestion at hvacadvice at reddit. Answer: If your hardwired VIVE thermostat has shut off unexpectedly, there could be several potential reasons for this issue. Here are a few possibilities to consider: . . . [More]

central hvac thermostat help

I never installed batteries into our hardwired VIVE thermostat and it's been working fine but today it shut off. I checked the breakers and nothing was tripped. I installed batteries which powered the thermostat on but when I switched it to cool, it doesn't kick the RHEEM AC unit outside on. What could be the issue? Question from user helpmeanswerquestion at hvacadvice at reddit. Answer: If your hardwired VIVE thermostat has shut off unexpectedly, there could be several potential reasons for this issue. Here are a few possibilities to consider: . . . [More]

“What Can I Do?” – Stop Pretending, Start Confronting – Make the Debt Ceiling Being Raised C

There is a great deal of frustration, righteous frustration about the seriously destabilizing constructs happening around us, combined with almost no corrective action from people in power or influence that can do anything, something, about it. This leads to the #1 question people ask, “What can I do about it?”  The answer is not complex, […] The post “What Can I Do?” � Stop Pretending, Start Confronting � Make the Debt Ceiling Being Raised Contingent on Border Being Closed… appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: � . . . [More]

“What Can I Do?” – Stop Pretending, Start Confronting – Make the Debt Ceiling Being Raised C

There is a great deal of frustration, righteous frustration about the seriously destabilizing constructs happening around us, combined with almost no corrective action from people in power or influence that can do anything, something, about it. This leads to the #1 question people ask, “What can I do about it?”  The answer is not complex, […] The post “What Can I Do?” � Stop Pretending, Start Confronting � Make the Debt Ceiling Being Raised Contingent on Border Being Closed… appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: � . . . [More]

Monday May 15th – Open Thread

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but DELIVER US FROM EVIL. […] The post Monday May 15th � Open Thread appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: Monday May 15th � Open ThreadThe Last Refuge . . . [More]

Monday May 15th – Open Thread

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but DELIVER US FROM EVIL. […] The post Monday May 15th � Open Thread appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: Monday May 15th � Open ThreadThe Last Refuge . . . [More]

May 15th – 2023 Presidential Politics – Resistance Day 846

In an effort to keep the Daily Open Thread a little more open topic we are going to start a new daily thread for “Presidential Politics”. Please use this thread to post anything relating to the JoeBama Administration and Presidency. “This is no small thing, to restore a republic after it has fallen into corruption. […] The post May 15th � 2023 Presidential Politics � Resistance Day 846 appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: May 15th � 2023 Presidential Politics � Resistance Day 846The Last Refuge . . . [More]

May 15th – 2023 Presidential Politics – Resistance Day 846

In an effort to keep the Daily Open Thread a little more open topic we are going to start a new daily thread for “Presidential Politics”. Please use this thread to post anything relating to the JoeBama Administration and Presidency. “This is no small thing, to restore a republic after it has fallen into corruption. […] The post May 15th � 2023 Presidential Politics � Resistance Day 846 appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: May 15th � 2023 Presidential Politics � Resistance Day 846The Last Refuge . . . [More]