Wondering if your central air conditioner uses freon in its system to cool your home? In general, central air conditioning systems still use freon (R-134a or R410a) to cool your home. However, from 2010 freon (R12 and R22) were officially banned from being used in new air conditioning systems. The phasing out was expected to … Read more
If you’ve tried different humidifiers and purifiers in the past and you’ve been disappointed, then the Brondell Revive O2+ True HEPA Purifier and Humidifier should be your last stop. That one powerful air purifier and humidifier have redefined my perception of air purifiers. It has helped me clear the air, even when there’s some smoke … Read more
An air conditioning unit provides a pleasant environment for bees to set up a hive, especially during the summer. The safety and shade that AC units provide are ideal conditions for bees. So in this post, I’ll go over why bees are attracted to ACs as well as how to deter them from gaining a … Read more
Tesla’s Powerwall has been making waves in the home energy storage market. But many people are wondering if it can be used to power air conditioners. The answer is yes – Tesla Powerwall can run an air conditioner! But this depends on the amount of energy your AC consumes. This blog post will discuss how … Read more
Air conditioners have many different smells based on how it is operating. Some air conditioner smells are bad which means that something could be wrong with it, while others are pleasant. In this post, I’ll go over many reasons why your AC is spitting out foul smells and what you can do to fix it. … Read more
If you have an air conditioner that starts up for a few seconds and then stops, it could be for several reasons. Some may be easy to fix, while others require a professional’s touch. Below are some causes of the problem and how to troubleshoot them. If an air conditioner keeps turning on and off … Read more
An SF Hayward heater code is a sensor failure code that indicates problems with the sensor communicating with the control board. Typically, Your Hayward heater will have one main sensor with two thermistors inside. The two thermistors are for data reliability and help the system to easily throw out errors if the readings don’t match … Read more
Window air conditioners are a common household appliance during the summer months. Most people are unaware of the inner workings of their window AC unit and are surprised when they find styrofoam inside. The styrofoam in an AC is used as insulation to keep the cool air inside and the warm air outside. Without the … Read more
In chemistry, hydrogen peroxide is described as an oxidant. Because of its extra oxygen molecule, it is a chemical reaction agent that takes electrons from another compound. According to the CDC, hydrogen peroxide produces damaging hydroxyl free radicals in pollutants, which destroy cell membranes, DNA, and other critical cellular constituents. Hydrogen peroxide can be used to … Read more
A furnace high-limit switch that opens and closes frequently clearly indicates something is wrong with the unit or its safety mechanism. It may fail to heat your home consistently and can even mean your house is at risk of catching fire. So, why does a furnace high-limit switch keep tripping? A high-limit switch will keep tripping … Read more