“If a system contains an older evaporator coil from a lower efficiency unit, it will not have enough heat absorption (or rejection for a heat pump) capability to generate the performance rating of the ...

But the world of ductless is being shaken up. Sanyo’s recently introduced “Eco Multi” ductless heat pump system makes it possible to connect a series of multiple indoor evaporator units to one outdoor ...

When the evaporator or condenser coils get too coated with dust, dirt, mold, mildew, or other debris, it can drastically reduce the ability of the AC to transfer heat out of the home.

Is it better to be proactive or reactive? When it comes to your home, it all depends on how much you rely on your HVAC system ...

A collection of rigid PVC pipes or flexible tubes runs between the AC’s evaporator indoors and the condenser unit outdoors. It’s often difficult to track all of the pipes and tubes since they ...

Figure 1: Refrigeration cycle diagram. Climate control components An air conditioning system comprises five major components: Evaporator Compressor Condenser Receiver/Drier Expansion device The five ...

If your unit has a slide-out chassis, you will usually have good access to the condenser coil when the chassis is removed from the cabinet. That's a good time to inspect and clean any debris off ...

‘Strange smells are often associated with your HVAC unit burning off excessive dust. However, in some cases, you could have mold or melted wires within your system.

The modern air conditioning unit came about with the goal of humidity control. In 1902, engineer Willis Carrier drew up a method to remove irksome humidity from the air at a printing company in ...

Step-by-step guide to cleaning an air conditioner Outdoor condenser unit According to Hei, here’s how to clean an outdoor condenser unit. To clean your outdoor condenser, first shut off the ...