Tech Tips

The most popular questions that homeowners are asking their technicians and how to respond.

HVAC monitoring helps you stay connected to customers, so they can always get in touch when they need you most.HVAC monitoring 1, now on all Nest thermostats, looks out for issues with a customer’s heating and cooling system and sends an alert if something doesn’t seem right. They can also get alerts when…

Written by US MotorsUsing the specifications of the fan blade is the best way to determine the correct horsepower for a replacement condenser fan motor. The diameter, angle and number of fan blades, along with the RPM of the motor, are the pieces of information necessary to make this determination.Let’s look at the…

When the compressor needs replacing, many homeowners and contractors consider the option of replacing the entire system. Here are 5 reasons why changing the compressor is the more cost-effective option. Less Labor – A single tech can change a compressor, whereas a system change-out requires at least two crew…

Pressure switches are an inexpensive way to keep a compressor from running in adverse pressure situations, either low or high. Whether it be a dirty filter, system restriction or system leak, shutting down the compressor before it damages itself can save the homeowner and you a lot of time and money. Ferguson…

To ensure the accurate tightness of fittings, it is important to use a torque wrench when installing mini-splits. In heat pump applications, the expansion and contraction of the suction and liquid lines tends to weaken the flare connections. To make sure you have a strong connection, flare connections…