How Spark Ignition Works on a Gas Furnace
Here’s how a basic gas furnace works: Overall, the gas ignition system in a residential furnace is an important part of the heating system that helps ensure the furnace’s safe and efficient operation. Let’s Get Technical Technically speaking, here’s an in-depth review of how a faulty spark ignition device (and other issues) is evaluated on […]
Why Vent Slope and Length Matters
Proper vent slope and length are essential when venting gas furnaces and water heaters. A “type-B” vent is a double-wall pipe designed for venting gas appliances. It utilizes the principle of natural draft, which means that hot air rises. As the hot air moves through the pipe, it carries the spent gases from the appliance […]
Home Maintenance Tasks That Don’t Require Tools
This task should be performed at least once a year. It’s simple. If you have a garage door opener, with the door in the closed position, disengage the opener by pulling the red handle on the release rope. Manually lift the door about 1/2 way up. If balanced – the door will not fall closed or quickly jump open during the test.
Does Your Air Conditioner Use R-22 Refrigerant
What type of refrigerant helps keep you cool? It’s probably labeled on your compressor – that big machine just outside your bedroom window – the one that makes all the noise! Why is that important, you ask? Read more below. Here’s where to find the label. Hopefully yours reads “410A”. Heating and cooling contractors who have […]
The Return Air Chase – Misunderstood and Often Abused
Indoor air and it’s quality depend on the design of the interconnected parts of your home; somewhat like the knee bone is connected to the hip bone. Air quality can suffer when there are poor connections or no connections within the return air system.