tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-67039828064180368362024-03-13T03:56:26.466-07:00Factory Furnace Outlet - Heating and Cooling Product GuideFactory Furnace Outlet: If you have complaints about the products you have received, Contact us straight away or call at 888-286-0211. You can also come back to our website to give reviews on products you ordered.Satyendrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17730132997118287404noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6703982806418036836.post-69024862410431078642013-06-12T08:11:00.006-07:002013-06-12T08:11:47.640-07:00Tips on How to Install a Gas Furnace<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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With the winters not so far away, it's perhaps the ideal
time to step up and kick start the
planning and preparations on how to stay cozy, warm and comfortable during the
upcoming colder months of the year. One of the simplest way of achieving the
same is by installing a nice small gas furnace in your household. Not only are
they highly energy-efficient, but at the same time gas furnaces have proved to
be more than useful in conditioning air effectively throughout the perimeter of
the room. Though the experts recommend hiring the services of a professional
technician to install such furnaces, installing a gas furnace is pretty simple
to be honest that can be managed single- handedly provided you understand the
technical aspects associated with the process. Here’s a short guide explaining how to proceed with
the installation process.</div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--> <b>1)-</b><span style="font-size: 7pt;">
</span><!--[endif]-->The first and most important thing is never
every experiment with the gas yourself. Do not turn it on/off or connect it to
the furnace before the furnace installation is completely over. Remember that
gas can be really very dangerous and therefore it should only be handled by
someone who is a professional.</div>
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</span><!--[endif]-->Before purchasing a gas furnace, what needs to
be done is to evaluate the room dimensions, available space and your specific
needs. Different furnaces are presently coming in a wide range of sizes
especially designed to satisfy particular area requirements. Therefore, it is
up to you to understand your requirements and manage to buy the furnace that
ideally suits your individual requirements.</div>
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</span><!--[endif]-->Carefully check your wiring and duct work and
address even the slightest irregularities found within the system. </div>
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</span><!--[endif]-->After starting with the installation process,
the total process should preferably be completed at a time without any break ups.
Therefore, before installing, make sure that you have purchased all the
necessary tools and accessories and have them right in front of you. Almost
every gas furnace has its own user manual containing a list of supportive tools
required for installation. So, just try to ensure you that nothing goes missing
midway through the process.</div>
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</span><!--[endif]-->After you have accumulated all the required
tools, it’s time to get the furnace installed. Before you start, ensure that
all your gas connections are switched off. </div>
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</span><!--[endif]-->Ideally, a gas furnace should always be
installed in the inner parts of the exterior wall of a room to make sure that
the gas lines stay outside away from the room. </div>
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</span><!--[endif]-->Coming to drilling holes in the walls for
venting purposes, remember to make the holes level. Remember that if the holes
are wrongly spaced or slant, rain water can easily move across the duct and
hurt the pipelines deadly. Along with this, try not to affix the furnace to the
wall directly. Rather, leave at least some space between the furnace and the
wall.</div>
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Satyendrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17730132997118287404noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6703982806418036836.post-42992823846158268882013-06-12T08:06:00.000-07:002013-06-12T08:06:06.132-07:00How to Install an Air Handler?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Air handlers are a common electrical gadget that is used for
circulating warm or cold air throughout the rooms. In most of the cases, people
tend to combine it with an air conditioner unit to effectively bring down the
room temperature but apart from this, it can also be used with a pump to supply
heat in the cold countries. For the first time users, below is a precise step
by step air handler installation guide for your reference: </div>
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</span><!--[endif]-->Try to position the handler centrally so as to
reduce the overall length of the copper duct required for refrigerant tubing.
Please go through the user manual thoroughly and ensure that you obey the
safety precautions listed in the manual including complying with the proposed
clearance space from the combustible elements. Also, leave at least 25 inch
clearance right in front of your cabinet for easy access.</div>
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</span><!--[endif]-->Next, install both supply and return air
ductwork in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s suggestion. </div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--> <b>3)-</b><span style="font-size: 7pt;">
</span><!--[endif]-->Using an aviation snip, make a small cut near
the lower end of the cabinet to make way for the return duct to get connected
with the handler for proper upflow installation. </div>
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</span><!--[endif]-->Make a hole in the floor or wall. Tightly fix
the return air grilles using screws. Next, fix the return air partition and
carefully terminate the rectangular duct horizontally to bring in fresh air.
Connect this duct to the cabinet opening.</div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--> <b>5)-</b><span style="font-size: 7pt;">
</span><!--[endif]-->Make an L-shaped cut at the end of the
horizontal duct and connect the air filter rack with the return air partition
made in step 3. Interconnect this L-cut to the rack. Affix the ducts starting
from the topmost elbow to the one immediately below.</div>
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</span><!--[endif]-->Fix a metal plenum just over the handler blower
compartment. Make a small incision in the body of the plenum for proper take
off.</div>
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</span><!--[endif]-->Hold the inner side of the duct and carefully
install a tab at the end of the duct. Next, place three screws at approximately
equal distances from each other. The installation of the take off shall enable
you to connect a bigger extended plenum having multiple rectangular ducts. This
way, try to cover the total service area.</div>
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</span><!--[endif]-->Attach the round shaped ducts to this extended
plenum which in turn will help in supplying conditioned air to all parts of the
room. Make a few small holes in this plenum and install a few collars similar
to the way takeoffs were installed earlier. Next, cut another small hole either
in the wall or floor to install a register. Finally, join all the connections
using a foil-backed tape.</div>
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</span><!--[endif]-->Get the refrigerant lines connected.</div>
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</span><!--[endif]-->Following the national, state as well as local
electrical codes, install an electrical circuit breaker.</div>
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</span><!--[endif]-->Fix a thermostat equipped with digital or
programmable capabilities depending on the required specifications. The
thermostat should preferably be placed in a closed area away from direct
sunlight, doors and windows.</div>
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</span><!--[endif]-->Connect the thermostat to the air handler using
a low voltage copper wiring.</div>
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</span><!--[endif]-->Install tubing at the drain pan and carefully
get it routed to the handler floor drain. Pitch the line .25 inches per foot
for proper drainage.</div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--> <b>14)-</b><span style="font-size: 7pt;">
</span><!--[endif]-->Finally, make the necessary adjustments to the
thermostat and control panel and conduct a trial run of the air handler.</div>
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Satyendrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17730132997118287404noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6703982806418036836.post-33219206116266391992013-06-12T07:54:00.002-07:002013-06-12T07:54:58.160-07:00Heat Pump Installation Guide<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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A heat pump is electrical equipment that gathers heat from
various external sources and transfers the gathered heat uniformly throughout
the area of the room inside. Conversely, in the warm countries, a heat pump can
also serve as a cooler by sucking the heat from the rooms and transfer it
outside therefore bringing down the temperature of the room. It’s solely the
user’s discretion whether to use it as a heater or cooler but whichever way you
go, these units are rated to be one of the most efficient ways of temperature
conditioning. So, if you still do not have one installed in your household,
it's time you get one installed not only to make your house comfortable but in
the process bring down your monthly power expenses at least by thirty to forty
percent. Here’s a step by step heat pump installation guide that should
hopefully help you through the installation process: </div>
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<b>1-</b> Select a proper place where the heat pump is
going to get installed and try to leave at least ten inch gap from the exterior
walls of your room. Next, stand facing the heat pump and leave minimum eighteen
inch space at the rear end of the unit for service access. Try to leave near
about 35-40 inches vacant space at the top to ensure that nothing manages to
choke the air vents.</div>
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<b>2-</b> Position the heat pump carefully on a thick four
inch concrete slab making sure that the slab is not directly connected to the
house. Focus on making a uniform slab level and get it surrounded with gravel
thereby eliminating the fears of drainage related problems from the pump. Keep
a three inch clearance from the pump coil at the bottom for uninterrupted
drainage of the frost buildup.</div>
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<b> 3-</b> Mount the air handler inside the house. In case
you prefer to install the pump and handler in two places separated by fifteen
feet or more, remember not to lift the suction lines and coolant too high.</div>
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<b>4-</b> Get the vapor gas channel of the heat pump
properly insulated using a .5 inch thick insulation cover throughout the body
of the tubing. After the insulation process is over, remember to cover either
ends of the tubing so that any impurities or debris does not manage to get past
into the tubing.</div>
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<b>5-</b> Join the outdoor unit of the heat pump to the
internal unit. Open the valve cap using an Allen wrench, slowly insert the Cu-tubing
and get the valve cap replaced. Finally, affix the cap tightly and slowly seal
in back into place ensuring the tubing does not get twisted or folded.</div>
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<b>6-</b> Allow a uniform dissipation of pressure from the
coil indoor while perforating the copper caps. Connect this tubing to the
internal unit to ensure that coil stays dry devoid of any moisture.</div>
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Satyendrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17730132997118287404noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6703982806418036836.post-84987408243867470562013-06-12T07:47:00.001-07:002013-06-12T07:47:15.691-07:005 Effective Tips on Air Conditioner Installation<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Purchasing a suitable air conditioning system for a
household itself demands a lot of consideration. However, after a final
decision is taken, the next big thing that needs to be done is to get the AC
installed in a way that can benefit you the most. Air conditioner installation
is nothing too complicated but is certainly not a walk in the park either.
There are certain points following which users can hope to get the very best
out of the newly installed air conditioners. Before getting into the technical
aspects of installation, lets broadly categorize the key aspects of air
conditioner installation that should be addressed with additional care.</div>
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Proper connection and Placement are the two most vital
factors that should be set dead right to ensure the desired cooling effect. So,
here’s a few simple Air conditioner installation guides that should help you
through the installation process:</div>
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<b>1- Installation Height:</b> The heights at which the
air conditioner has to be installed differs for window and split varieties of
air conditioning system. Therefore, it’s extremely important to set a proper
height without which the efficiency of the device is bound to take a toll.
Experimentally, it has been found that for a room of about ten foot height, the
ideal cooling performance can be achieved from a split air conditioner by
having it installed at a height of somewhere around 7-8 fts. On the contrary,
the window AC’s should preferably be housed much lower, about four feet above
base level.</div>
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<b>2-</b> Never fix the machine in close proximity to the
wall to prevent heat dissipation. A distance of around nine hundred millimeter
and more is rated to be ideal.</div>
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<b>3- Place Choice:</b>
Strategic positioning of the air conditioner is extremely important to
ensure uniform spreading of cool air throughout the periphery of the room. At
the same time, the selected place must provide optimum ventilation without any
blockage or obstacles to the air flow.</div>
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<b>4-</b> Under any circumstances, air conditioners should
never be exposed to rain, heat, vapors or sunlight. Along with this, additional
stress has to be laid on creating a proper drain channel for uninterrupted
drainage of condensed water.</div>
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<b> 5-</b> Apart from this, the net weight as well as the
vibration of the unit has to be withstood without compromising on safety and
security.</div>
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To conclude, if the installation process is
not executed in an appropriate fashion, it can easily lead to far lesser and
improper cooling of your room. In the process, the comfort level is going to
fall by a considerable extent as the circulation of conditioned air within the
area of the room is also going to be affected drastically.</div>
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Satyendrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17730132997118287404noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6703982806418036836.post-25680523626522789242013-05-30T03:24:00.000-07:002013-05-30T03:30:20.455-07:00Heat Pumps Maintenance- Things to Remember<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Regular maintenance and servicing is necessary for every
electrical device to ensure optimum operation and Heat pumps are not an
exception in this regard. Based on their design and architecture, some pumps
demands more maintenance than the others. In this article, we are going to look
into the various aspects of heat pumps maintenance that should preferably be
followed at least twice every year to keep the pumps in perfect working shape.
Systematic pump maintenance can easily be completed in about an hour or so but
the quality of maintenance should be good. <br />
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<b> 1)- Fan Switch:</b>
First, carefully check the switch of the fan to make sure that the on
and auto positions are operating smoothly. The mechanical thermostats mostly
have steel balls, which if corroded can lead to an open circuit. Along with
this, clean the fan to prevent the heat anticipators from over heating. </div>
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<b> 2)- Refrigerant Leaks:</b> Even the slightest of refrigerant leaks can
impair the efficiency of the heat pumps in the long term run. Therefore, while
cleaning, check for the presence of patches of oil around the refrigerant
lines. Traces of oil anywhere in the body of the pump would indicate a
refrigerant leak.</div>
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<b> 3)- Voltage and Current Settings:</b> Note down the
current and voltage setting of the exterior unit twice- first during start up
and later after a few minutes of operation. The lower the fluctuation, the
better is your system charge and compressor health. </div>
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<b> 4)- Blower Operation:</b> Check the blower operation
while washing the indoor unit. Slow air
flow draw or sloth start up indicates a weak capacitor. Moreover, dirty fans
can also hinder the normal running of the blowers. At times, improper fan cage
have also proven to cause troubles.</div>
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<b> 5)- Lockout Circuits:</b> Check the lockout circuits by
shorting the control circuit with the exterior unit for a few minutes. If it
somehow breaks the lock, it indicates a problem in the circuit which has to be
resolved.</div>
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<b> 6)- Heat Transfer:</b> As highlighted above, the refrigerant system plays a key role in
controlling room temperature. Note down the difference of temperature between
the return air stream and supply line in either cooling or heating cycle as and
where applicable. Ideally, the difference should be in the range of 5-12 degree
Celsius. </div>
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<b> 7)- Starting Contactor:</b> Check the contactor coil and
points and if you find over heated coils or wretched pitted contacts, it is
highly recommended to get them replaced.</div>
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<b> 8)- Wash or Replace filters:</b> If the filters are
washable, get them washed whereas if they are use and throw filters, try to
replace the filters at least 2-3 times in a year.</div>
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pump maintenance tips from time to time will not only enhance the efficiency
and performance of the heat pumps but will also minimize the chances of facing
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Nowadays, gas furnaces are one of the commonest electrical
gadgets that are found in almost every household. Much to the delight of the
users, furnaces are fairly easy to maintain and operate. However, just like
every other technological device, furnaces do require periodic maintenance from
time to time to remain in proper working condition. In lack of proper
maintenance, gas furnaces can be quite dangerous which enhances the need of
servicing even further. Here, in this article, we are going to take a closer
look at ten most effective gas furnace maintenance tips:</div>
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<b> 1)- Gas Leaks:</b> The first and most important thing
that has to be done is to check thoroughly for gas leaks. Leaks are easy to
trace, you can detect leaks from the odor of gas coming from the body of the
furnace. Smaller leaks can be fixed manually but for bigger leaks, it is always
wise to hire a professional to get it fixed.</div>
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<b> 2)- Thermostat Setting:</b> If the thermostat does not
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to warm up the rooms properly. So, check the thermostat settings from time to
time to ensure that it is set at a proper temperature.</div>
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<b> 3)- Control Valve:</b> If your furnace suddenly stops
producing heat, by most chances, the problem lies in your furnace’s control
valve. If the control valve somehow gets switched off, the furnace is not going
to generate heat.</div>
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<b> 4)- Air Filter:</b> Cleaning and replacing the air
filter is an extremely vital part of furnace maintenance that must be done
regularly. A choked air filter not only hinders performance but leaves a
negative impact on the furnace as well. Air filters are fairly inexpensive and can
be virtually found in almost every hardware store.</div>
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<b> 5)- Furnace Body:</b> With time, both the interior and
exterior of the furnaces accumulate dust particles, oil and debris. That’s why
cleaning the body of the furnace is so important.</div>
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<b> 6)- Tension Belt:</b> In case your furnace is making a
loud noise, the faulty tension belt can be a possible cause. In such cases,
lubricate the belt and if the problem persists, change the belt.</div>
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<b> 7)- Pilot Light:</b> Remember that if the pilot light
goes out of order, your furnace is just not going to work. So, if the device
stops functioning suddenly, check whether the pilot lights are working or not.
Ideally, a pilot light should be deep blue; any other color is a clear
indication that the light is faulty.</div>
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<b> 8)- Motor:</b> Furnace motors generally come with a
prolonged warranty and so you really do not have to look into the technical
aspects of the furnace motors. However, to ensure uninterrupted functioning of
the furnace motor, oil and grease it from time to time.</div>
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<b> 9)- Venting:</b> The venting passages must be checked
regularly for debris and blockages. Remember that if the ventilation is choked,
it could lead to deadly health hazard like carbon monoxide poisoning.</div>
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<b> 10)- Shutting Off:</b> When not in use, furnaces should
be switched off. So, after the winters are over, change the air filters, clean
the furnace and shut it off. </div>
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Regular maintenance of the air handlers can help you
overcome fears of costly repairs at the stroke of summer. Air handlers, in
particular need high voltage input for normal functioning and therefore there
is always a possibility of shock hazard with this type of device. Periodic
check ups assists in ensuring that the equipment continues to retain its
optimum function ability without compromising on performance.</div>
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The main parts of an Air handler include the metering device,
evaporator, electro-mechanical control systems and the blower motor. Each of
these parts should be checked from time to time for consistency. Hiring the
services of a competent HVAC professional is highly recommended to make sure
that the device is clean and operating properly.</div>
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One of the common problems associated with air handlers is that of blocked
coils. In most cases, coils are choked with dirt, debris and other foreign
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When an air conditioner is powered on, the coils operate
much below the dew point. In the process, this makes the coils moist and
vulnerable to dust, dirt and impurities. Whenever foreign particles come in
contact with the coils, it is going to stick to the walls of the coil.
Gradually, this impurity layer will thicken and the device will stop cooling.
Improper air flow across the coils shall lead to no heat exchange
mechanism. Therefore, to make the
evaporator run properly, it’s absolutely essential to clean the coils and pave
the way for a measured volume of air flow.</div>
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Charge:</span></b>Low refrigerant charge can hinder the normal functioning of
an air handler. The refrigerant charge tends to reduce with time and therefore
it is always advisable to get it checked from time to time by an experienced
HVAC professional. </div>
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Motor: </span></b>The blower motor does not require much maintenance; the only
thing that needs to be done is oiling the parts and thoroughly checking the
motor belt. However, some of the newer models do not have oil ports. Instead,
they make use of sealed bearings that do not require oil. This type of blower
motors comes with an inbuilt dust cap that can be unpacked, cleaned and greased
with ease.</div>
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Cleaning the filters, checking the refrigerant charge,
ensuring a proper air flow and cleaning the filters are the main elements for
ensuring efficient functioning of your air handler. If all these aforesaid air
handler maintenance tips are followed, you can expect to get the best out of
this small piece of delicate HVAC equipment. Moreover, most of the reputed air
manufacturers offer diversified support services at negligible rates. Therefore,
even in case of technical issues, getting this resolved is just a matter of a
phone call. </div>
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In a dry and sultry summer afternoon, nothing can be as
comfortable as sitting inside an air conditioned room. However, just like every
other machine, air conditioners also need to be serviced from time to time to
enable them to retain optimum performance levels. Although the working
mechanism of the air conditioners might appear to be fairly complex,
maintaining an air conditioner is rather simple. There are a few basic
servicing and preventive methods following which will ensure that your machine
continues running at its very best. Take a look at some of the basic preventive
measures listed below:<br />
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<b>1)- Cleaning the Air Filters:</b> Try to follow the manufacturer’s guide for cleaning (or changing) the air filters on your air conditioner. While some machines require the filters to be changed once in a year, some others might need a more frequent changing of the filters.<br />
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<b>2)- Controlling Air Flow:</b> Make sure that your air system is well balanced to overcome fears of negative pressure pulling allergens and pollens from outside into the room. It’s always better to use a dedicated ventilation mechanism to make way for outside air to effectively create a positive pressure with purified clean air.<br />
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<b>3)- Check the Humidity Levels:</b> Maintaining correct humidity levels has proven to be more than effective in reducing airborne allergens. Make sure that the coils and pans of both humidification and dehumidification unit are clear and devoid of debris.<br />
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<b>4)- Grills:</b> Clean the return grills of the air conditioner to prevent debris, dust and other foreign particles from accumulating inside the ducts and subsequently clogging filters.<br />
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<b>5)- Examine the Connections:</b> Check the ducts for separated sections, holes and loose tape that allow proper air infiltration.<br />
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<b>6)- Cleaning the Interior Unit:</b> Clean dust particles and debris from the walls of the condenser unit. If the interior appears too dirty, a power wash is highly recommended to get the system cleaned without damaging the condenser fins.<br />
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<b>7)- Check your external Condensing Unit:</b> Check the condensing units from time to time and clean accumulated dust particles from the surface of the condensing unit.<br />
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<b>8)- Clean the A/C drain line:</b> This happens to be one of the simplest tasks that can cause hundreds in damage if ignored. Most of the modern day drains lines come with a removable plug or cap. Pouring a small volume of bleach into the line periodically can help in keeping the air conditioner drain functioning properly. Even in case your machine does not have any plug or cap; it can easily be installed by a professional service technician.<br />
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<b>9)- Check the Thermostat:</b> Try to check the settings of your thermostat at least 2-3 times in a year to ensure that the settings are correct and the device is getting sufficient power to operate normally.<br />
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<b>10)- Breakers:</b> Check the breakers and set all the breakers in “on” position. If your air conditioner has metallic breakers, lubricate the breakers with grease or oil whereas for plastic breakers, get them cleaned completely with a dry piece of cotton.</div>
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