Is It Time To Repair My Furnace?

Your furnace is an essential appliance that helps keep you warm and comfortable in your home during colder months. When it starts experiencing problems producing heat, your home can become uncomfortable and at times unlivable. But how do you know if your furnace is experiencing issues that prevent it from functioning correctly? We discuss some of the signs of a malfunctioning furnace to help you determine if you need your furnace repaired. The Furnace Isn’t Turning On As your furnace ages, you’re likely to have more trouble turning it on an...[More]

Is It Time To Repair My Furnace?

Your furnace is an essential appliance that helps keep you warm and comfortable in your home during colder months. When it starts experiencing problems producing heat, your home can become uncomfortable and at times unlivable. But how do you know if your furnace is experiencing issues that prevent it from functioning correctly? We discuss some of the signs of a malfunctioning furnace to help you determine if you need your furnace repaired. The Furnace Isn’t Turning On As your furnace ages, you’re likely to have more trouble turning it on an...[More]

please help i want to know how to attach my ducts to the ceiling and walls

I am running 6 inch round ridgid ducts in the ceiling of my basement. I have them sitting on temporary straps, but I want to remove those and install them right. I saw where you wrap a strap all the way around the pipe then attach it to the ceiling. I also saw where you put a telescoping bracket between the rafters under the ducts. What's the correct way to do this right please? . I will also have a return run that will be vertical, so what's the correct way to do that too? Question from user Wraith888 at hvacadvice at reddit.com. Answer: How w...[More]

please help i want to know how to attach my ducts to the ceiling and walls

I am running 6 inch round ridgid ducts in the ceiling of my basement. I have them sitting on temporary straps, but I want to remove those and install them right. I saw where you wrap a strap all the way around the pipe then attach it to the ceiling. I also saw where you put a telescoping bracket between the rafters under the ducts. What's the correct way to do this right please? . I will also have a return run that will be vertical, so what's the correct way to do that too? Question from user Wraith888 at hvacadvice at reddit.com. Answer: How w...[More]

help me please my condenser fan is not spinning i’ve changed the fan motor

Condenser fan not spinning I’ve changed the fan motor, contactor, 5-2-1 relay, and the capacitor, also put fresh fuses on the connection portion. Question from user Timely_Subject4773 at hvacadvice at reddit.com. Answer: If you have changed the fan motor and the condenser fan is still not spinning, there are a few things you can check to troubleshoot the issue:  Check the Capacitor: The capacitor is a small electrical component that provides the initial electrical charge to start the motor. If the capacitor is faulty, the motor may not start...[More]

help me please my condenser fan is not spinning i’ve changed the fan motor

Condenser fan not spinning I’ve changed the fan motor, contactor, 5-2-1 relay, and the capacitor, also put fresh fuses on the connection portion. Question from user Timely_Subject4773 at hvacadvice at reddit.com. Answer: If you have changed the fan motor and the condenser fan is still not spinning, there are a few things you can check to troubleshoot the issue:  Check the Capacitor: The capacitor is a small electrical component that provides the initial electrical charge to start the motor. If the capacitor is faulty, the motor may not start...[More]

is this a gas boiler

2 questions, maybe 3 Is this a gas boiler? I tried to look it up online but it says it’s a space � water heater  Question from user KindaEgotistical at hvacadvice at reddit.com. Answer: That thing my friend, at least in my area. Is a vary rare combi boiler that takes care of both your heating and domestic hot water at the same time. Your best bet when it comes time for replacement is any run of the mill wall mounted combi boiler. Thats if you want apples for apples tho. I prefer a cast iron boiler with either an indirect , or standalone wa...[More]

is this a gas boiler

2 questions, maybe 3 Is this a gas boiler? I tried to look it up online but it says it’s a space � water heater  Question from user KindaEgotistical at hvacadvice at reddit.com. Answer: That thing my friend, at least in my area. Is a vary rare combi boiler that takes care of both your heating and domestic hot water at the same time. Your best bet when it comes time for replacement is any run of the mill wall mounted combi boiler. Thats if you want apples for apples tho. I prefer a cast iron boiler with either an indirect , or standalone wa...[More]

what do i need to do to clean this air conditioner up

Question from user lowfive__ at hvacadvice at reddit.com. Answer: need a new piece of armaflex on the suction line (larger copper tubing). Thermostat wire needs to be replaced, ideally new piece from inside the house to the unit outside, whether you run an entirely new run of it from the furnace or air handler out, or you make up a splice inside the house where its not exposed to the outdoor weather. I would also suggest getting a length of 1 � 2 inch LFNC to put the thermostat wire in to protect it from the Sun and string trimmer. Half a doz...[More]

what do i need to do to clean this air conditioner up

Question from user lowfive__ at hvacadvice at reddit.com. Answer: need a new piece of armaflex on the suction line (larger copper tubing). Thermostat wire needs to be replaced, ideally new piece from inside the house to the unit outside, whether you run an entirely new run of it from the furnace or air handler out, or you make up a splice inside the house where its not exposed to the outdoor weather. I would also suggest getting a length of 1 � 2 inch LFNC to put the thermostat wire in to protect it from the Sun and string trimmer. Half a doz...[More]

newly installed bosch heat pump gets very loud is this normal

If not, what could be the problem? Question from user Pcj5026 at hvacadvice at reddit.com. Answer: In the mid Atlantic area, above freezing the last several days but the heat has been on. Fan starts and ends quietly but the buzzing � rattling noise starts shortly after kicking on and ends just before shutting down. Pushing or tapping on the unit seems to lessen the noise. Bolts are fastened, unit is level, nothing is noticeable in the fan area. Any help is much appreciated. Answer from user Pcj5026 at hvacadvice at reddit.com. newly installed...[More]

newly installed bosch heat pump gets very loud is this normal

If not, what could be the problem? Question from user Pcj5026 at hvacadvice at reddit.com. Answer: In the mid Atlantic area, above freezing the last several days but the heat has been on. Fan starts and ends quietly but the buzzing � rattling noise starts shortly after kicking on and ends just before shutting down. Pushing or tapping on the unit seems to lessen the noise. Bolts are fastened, unit is level, nothing is noticeable in the fan area. Any help is much appreciated. Answer from user Pcj5026 at hvacadvice at reddit.com. newly installed...[More]

furnace makes a humming buzzing noise i think this is the culprit

Question from user Popular-Guard-7772 at hvacadvice at reddit.com. Answer: Is the unit heating? Answer from user PlayfulAd8354 at hvacadvice at reddit.com. furnace makes a humming buzzing noise i think this is the culprit The post furnace makes a humming buzzing noise i think this is the culprit appeared first on KDM Gas. Re Posted From: furnace makes a humming buzzing noise i think this is the culpritKDM Gas...[More]

furnace makes a humming buzzing noise i think this is the culprit

Question from user Popular-Guard-7772 at hvacadvice at reddit.com. Answer: Is the unit heating? Answer from user PlayfulAd8354 at hvacadvice at reddit.com. furnace makes a humming buzzing noise i think this is the culprit The post furnace makes a humming buzzing noise i think this is the culprit appeared first on KDM Gas. Re Posted From: furnace makes a humming buzzing noise i think this is the culpritKDM Gas...[More]

Win A Pool Heater

Come see us to Enter a Contest to win a New Pool Heater or visit us online to enter April 21-23 (Limited Entry to Durham Region Contestants Currently Owning a Pool Heater, or Installing One � 1 Entry Per Client) Enter the contest by filling out the form! [contact-form-7] The post Win A Pool Heater appeared first on KDM Gas. Re Posted From: Win A Pool HeaterKDM Gas...[More]

Win A Pool Heater

Come see us to Enter a Contest to win a New Pool Heater or visit us online to enter April 21-23 (Limited Entry to Durham Region Contestants Currently Owning a Pool Heater, or Installing One � 1 Entry Per Client) Enter the contest by filling out the form! [contact-form-7] The post Win A Pool Heater appeared first on KDM Gas. Re Posted From: Win A Pool HeaterKDM Gas...[More]

KDMGas Contest

Durham Home Show for Pool Heater Season. April 21-23 Come see us to Enter a Contest to win a New Pool Heater or visit us online to enter April 21-23 (Limited Entry to Durham Region Contestants Currently Owning a Pool Heater, or Installing One � 1 Entry Per Client) New Clients � Get a Postcard & Receive During Year One a $25 Discount on each Appliance KDM Services. (Ask For Details)   Enter the contest by filling out the form! [contact-form-7] The post KDMGas Contest appeared first on KDM Gas. Re Posted From: KDMGas ContestKDM Gas...[More]

KDMGas Contest

Durham Home Show for Pool Heater Season. April 21-23 Come see us to Enter a Contest to win a New Pool Heater or visit us online to enter April 21-23 (Limited Entry to Durham Region Contestants Currently Owning a Pool Heater, or Installing One � 1 Entry Per Client) New Clients � Get a Postcard & Receive During Year One a $25 Discount on each Appliance KDM Services. (Ask For Details)   Enter the contest by filling out the form! [contact-form-7] The post KDMGas Contest appeared first on KDM Gas. Re Posted From: KDMGas ContestKDM Gas...[More]

Why Does My Furnace Smell Weird?

If your furnace smells strange or even stinky, don’t tell yourself that it’s just a figment of your imagination. Don’t ever ignore it, either. While furnaces normally do a great job of keeping residents cozy during our long, hard winters, occasionally they develop problems… and a peculiar odour could be the first sign of trouble! Let’s take a look at various types of strange furnace smells, where these common furnace issues come from, and when they warrant contacting a furnace professional for repair or a furnace installation. Burning...[More]

Why Does My Furnace Smell Weird?

If your furnace smells strange or even stinky, don’t tell yourself that it’s just a figment of your imagination. Don’t ever ignore it, either. While furnaces normally do a great job of keeping residents cozy during our long, hard winters, occasionally they develop problems… and a peculiar odour could be the first sign of trouble! Let’s take a look at various types of strange furnace smells, where these common furnace issues come from, and when they warrant contacting a furnace professional for repair or a furnace installation. Burning...[More]