why should I clean my pool heater?

A swimming pool heat pump is a significant investment in your family’s entertainment, health, and social life. As with any investment, you want to make sure to protect it, and that means performing regular main maintenance. Keeping your unit properly maintained will not only ensure top performance but will also extend your unit’s life span. One question we often receive from customers performing maintenance on their units is whether they should clean the coil in their heat pump. The answer is yes. As a general guideline, it is recommended t...[More]

why should I clean my pool heater?

A swimming pool heat pump is a significant investment in your family’s entertainment, health, and social life. As with any investment, you want to make sure to protect it, and that means performing regular main maintenance. Keeping your unit properly maintained will not only ensure top performance but will also extend your unit’s life span. One question we often receive from customers performing maintenance on their units is whether they should clean the coil in their heat pump. The answer is yes. As a general guideline, it is recommended t...[More]

just had a baby and our ac died help with error codes

We just had a baby and our our AC stopped working. Our carrier infinity system is throwing codes for. 71-thermal cutout low stage. 56- temp sensor out of range. 74- no 230v to compressor. 72- thermal cutout in high stage. Anything I can check for? Question from user myusernamechosen at hvacadvice at reddit. Answer: I'm sorry to hear that your AC system is not functioning properly, especially at a time when you have a new baby. While I can provide some general troubleshooting steps, it's important to note that HVAC systems can be complex, and it...[More]

just had a baby and our ac died help with error codes

We just had a baby and our our AC stopped working. Our carrier infinity system is throwing codes for. 71-thermal cutout low stage. 56- temp sensor out of range. 74- no 230v to compressor. 72- thermal cutout in high stage. Anything I can check for? Question from user myusernamechosen at hvacadvice at reddit. Answer: I'm sorry to hear that your AC system is not functioning properly, especially at a time when you have a new baby. While I can provide some general troubleshooting steps, it's important to note that HVAC systems can be complex, and it...[More]

getting real sick of my trane system and hvac company am i being screwed

Back in 2017 we got a new AC installed. It is a Trane XV18. We have had a ridiculous amount of problems with it and have paid at least half the original cost in maintenance. We had them out today and dropped $1200, and now our system is showing a Service Required message and error codes on the unit, so they're coming out tomorrow to look at it again. In addition, they said that our ductwork was in bad shape. they showed me pictures and it looked like the ductwork had been cut open in multiple places. one of the boxes (sorry I don't know what ...[More]

getting real sick of my trane system and hvac company am i being screwed

Back in 2017 we got a new AC installed. It is a Trane XV18. We have had a ridiculous amount of problems with it and have paid at least half the original cost in maintenance. We had them out today and dropped $1200, and now our system is showing a Service Required message and error codes on the unit, so they're coming out tomorrow to look at it again. In addition, they said that our ductwork was in bad shape. they showed me pictures and it looked like the ductwork had been cut open in multiple places. one of the boxes (sorry I don't know what ...[More]

any diy solution to this ac problem

Goodman HVAC, 2-3 years old, split unit. It was unseasonably cold yesterday, we turned on the heat, it just blew cold air. Today was warmer, the AC never blew any air. Error code “Ec”. Tried turning off power at breaker box for 15 minutes, and the error code remains. Question from user ChefWetBeard at hvacadvice at reddit. Answer: If your Goodman HVAC unit is only 2-3 years old and you're experiencing issues with both the heating and cooling modes, as well as an error code Ec, there might be a problem with the system that requires profess...[More]

any diy solution to this ac problem

Goodman HVAC, 2-3 years old, split unit. It was unseasonably cold yesterday, we turned on the heat, it just blew cold air. Today was warmer, the AC never blew any air. Error code “Ec”. Tried turning off power at breaker box for 15 minutes, and the error code remains. Question from user ChefWetBeard at hvacadvice at reddit. Answer: If your Goodman HVAC unit is only 2-3 years old and you're experiencing issues with both the heating and cooling modes, as well as an error code Ec, there might be a problem with the system that requires profess...[More]

what is the number one cause of acs leaking

The most common cause of air conditioners leaking is a clogged condensate drain line. Air conditioners produce condensation as they cool the air, and this moisture typically drains out of the unit through a small pipe or drain line. Over time, this drain line can become clogged with dirt, debris, or algae, preventing the proper flow of water and causing it to back up and leak from the unit. Other potential causes of AC leaks include a damaged or improperly installed condensate drain pan, a malfunctioning condensate pump (in units with elevated ...[More]

what is the number one cause of acs leaking

The most common cause of air conditioners leaking is a clogged condensate drain line. Air conditioners produce condensation as they cool the air, and this moisture typically drains out of the unit through a small pipe or drain line. Over time, this drain line can become clogged with dirt, debris, or algae, preventing the proper flow of water and causing it to back up and leak from the unit. Other potential causes of AC leaks include a damaged or improperly installed condensate drain pan, a malfunctioning condensate pump (in units with elevated ...[More]

why is my air conditioner so loud inside?

Contemporary air conditioners are designed to operate quietly. These high-efficiency units utilize two-stage variable heat compressor technology and sound reduction measures to keep noise levels under 55 decibels. If you own such a unit, you likely seldom consider its noise levels. That is until the unit begins to sound louder than usual. If this starts occurring, chances are that you will notice and might wonder if something is going wrong with your unit. If you begin hearing odd, uncharacteristic noises from a normally quiet unit, it’s best...[More]

why is my air conditioner so loud inside?

Contemporary air conditioners are designed to operate quietly. These high-efficiency units utilize two-stage variable heat compressor technology and sound reduction measures to keep noise levels under 55 decibels. If you own such a unit, you likely seldom consider its noise levels. That is until the unit begins to sound louder than usual. If this starts occurring, chances are that you will notice and might wonder if something is going wrong with your unit. If you begin hearing odd, uncharacteristic noises from a normally quiet unit, it’s best...[More]

do i need to replace compressor

My air was not blowing cold so my dad decided to clean out drain and he accidentally spilled a little water inside the wiring beside the fan. We smelled smoke like burning plastic in air vents and We immediately turned the ac off and called an hvac guy. His recommendation is to replace the whole compressor, but he didn't go inside to see if it just needed to have a new fuse. Should I replace the compressor or do you think it is just a blown fuse form a short circuit? Question from user Diligent_Ocelot_2879 at hvacadvice at reddit. When water co...[More]

do i need to replace compressor

My air was not blowing cold so my dad decided to clean out drain and he accidentally spilled a little water inside the wiring beside the fan. We smelled smoke like burning plastic in air vents and We immediately turned the ac off and called an hvac guy. His recommendation is to replace the whole compressor, but he didn't go inside to see if it just needed to have a new fuse. Should I replace the compressor or do you think it is just a blown fuse form a short circuit? Question from user Diligent_Ocelot_2879 at hvacadvice at reddit. When water co...[More]

ac on at night with the windows open yes or no

We live in the desert. At night when the temperature outside drops below the thermostat's AC setting I like to open the windows on the hot end of the house. That way the cool morning air can help cool those rooms. My wife says that the AC cannot be on if the windows are open. I say that as long as the outside air is cooler than the AC setting, that it is ok to open some windows. By sunrise the outside air temp can be down in the 50's or 60's, and I want that colder air to leak in through the windows all night. My wife thinks that it is wastef...[More]

ac on at night with the windows open yes or no

We live in the desert. At night when the temperature outside drops below the thermostat's AC setting I like to open the windows on the hot end of the house. That way the cool morning air can help cool those rooms. My wife says that the AC cannot be on if the windows are open. I say that as long as the outside air is cooler than the AC setting, that it is ok to open some windows. By sunrise the outside air temp can be down in the 50's or 60's, and I want that colder air to leak in through the windows all night. My wife thinks that it is wastef...[More]

is my ac sized appropriately

We just had our AC installed today and I'm unsure of it was sized correctly. For some context, we live in Ontario, Canada and it was about 27C today. We have had our AC running for about 4 hours now and it's cooled from 80F to 75F in that time. We just moved into this home which is why we had a new AC installed. Our home is about 2050 sqft, first floor has 9 or 10 foot ceilings and 8 feet in the second floor. We have 14 windows in total in both floors and 2 exterior doors. There are 4 of us living in the home. I feel as though it is taking very...[More]

is my ac sized appropriately

We just had our AC installed today and I'm unsure of it was sized correctly. For some context, we live in Ontario, Canada and it was about 27C today. We have had our AC running for about 4 hours now and it's cooled from 80F to 75F in that time. We just moved into this home which is why we had a new AC installed. Our home is about 2050 sqft, first floor has 9 or 10 foot ceilings and 8 feet in the second floor. We have 14 windows in total in both floors and 2 exterior doors. There are 4 of us living in the home. I feel as though it is taking very...[More]

high velocity air conditioning junk

Hi all, I'm buying a house. It is a plumb square boring 1200 sq/ft ranch that was owned by an old guy who was a plumber for his whole life. It threw me for a loop when the house had baseboard radiators fed by a hot water boiler. I'd seen steam heat in apartments I lived in before, but never in a residential setting. Got me wondering, I saw a condenser but no ductwork in the basement. Got to talking to the son & I guess the old man was hardo and only cooled his home with a hole house fan. When he died, the wife had this high velocity air conditi...[More]

high velocity air conditioning junk

Hi all, I'm buying a house. It is a plumb square boring 1200 sq/ft ranch that was owned by an old guy who was a plumber for his whole life. It threw me for a loop when the house had baseboard radiators fed by a hot water boiler. I'd seen steam heat in apartments I lived in before, but never in a residential setting. Got me wondering, I saw a condenser but no ductwork in the basement. Got to talking to the son & I guess the old man was hardo and only cooled his home with a hole house fan. When he died, the wife had this high velocity air conditi...[More]