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Entries for February, 2009

Heat Pump Buying Tips

Gray Rollins asked: A heat pump is basically a reverse air conditioner. Instead of having cold coils on the inside and heat coils on the outside, this process is reversed. A heat pump has a switch to change from air conditioner mode to heater mode. When in heater mode, it moves hot air into the [...]

What is the Heat Pump Efficiency of Your Heat Pump?

Martin Applebaum asked:  Are you looking into purchasing a heat pump to either heat or cool your home? If so, what is the main function this unit will be used for? Heat pump efficiency ratings are different for each season. The ratings do not always correlate, so if your pump has a high SEER rating, [...]

My air conditioner is blowing what seems to be cold air, but the house is not getting cold, why?

Down-n-OUT asked: The air conditioner in my home seems to be blowing cold air, it feels cold anyway. But our thermometer doesn’t get below 80 or higher. I checked the filter and replaced it but that does not do anything. Can anyone clue me in on anything?air conditioner service

Avoid Indoors Pollution by Properly Treating Air Conditioner

Setiadi asked: One thing to remember, though, do not just be user if you could, but you’re suppose to be able to maintain and properly treat the Air Conditioner. Air Conditioner that is not schedully and carefully maintained could end up as a pollution to its owner, causing several diseases, especially in respiratory tract. This [...]

Does a humidifier reduce a High Efficiency Furnace’s effectiveness?

mmurphy384 asked: I recently replaced an old 80% furnace with a 96% High-Efficiency Model. I used my existing whole house humidifer which bleeds hot air off of the output of the furnace, humidifies it, and returns it into the return air. A short feedback loop to humidify the air.
Because the furnace is a [...]

How do I clean my wall mounted air conditioner?

Enceladus asked: I live in Japan, and my air conditioner hasn’t been heating very well recently. Sometimes it shuts off by itself, but today, it just hasn’t been giving warm air. I have a feeling that the filter needs to be replaced. It’s a rather standard wall mounted air conditioner made by [...]

Christian M Dillon The Lawyer

Christian M Dillon Attorney At Law

Here in Sunny CaliforniaThe Law Offices of Christian M Dillon was founded by Christian M Dillon who has been licensed by the California Bar for the past twentyeight yrs. He is the number one advocate for consumers and homeowners that protects you, your home and your hurdles. The [...]

my honeywell furnace electric ignites but the gas does not start a minutes later the fan turns on but no heat?

Amanda M asked: the electric ignitor glows but i have no heat flames in my furnace. minutes later the fan turns on blowing cold air. what am i looking at for repair options if this isnt something i can fix on my own?heat pump install

Should You Install a Swimming Pool Heat Pump?

David Karlson asked:  If you have a pool, have you ever considered using a swimming pool heat pump to heat it? The efficiency of one of these units depends on the actual temperature outside. Since most pools are located outside, it is a logical choice to heat them in this manner. Many people still are [...]

What’s wrong with my heat pump? It is freezing outside and only cold air is blowing?

j asked: I have a 2-story townhouse (3 BR, 1330 sq. ft.). The indoor part of the unit is upstairs. When it is cold out (probably 35F or less) the heat pump only blows air without heat and it’s freezing in my house, especially downstairs. The unit and house are only 11 years old. [...]