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 Electric Furnace Troubleshooting Tips  Household
Electric Heat is generally produced using 220 Volt power, much like any
electric stove the heating elements heat up when the electrical power
is applied on both legs of the 220 Volt double pole circuit. Basic
electrical requires that the electrical circuit be closed, in other
words the circuit must be continuous with no breaks such as a switch,
thermostat, broken wire and/or control or safety limit device. |
 Heat Pump Troubleshooting Tips  If you have a heat pump and you can hear the outdoor unit running but cold air is blowing in your home you should wait a few minutes to see if the system starts heating again. Heat pumps will typically build up ice on the outdoor unit and in order for the system to continue working properly this ice must be removed. The heat pump will go through a defrost cycle to melt the ice that usually will last just a few minutes. |
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 Thermostat Troubleshooting Tips - Operation of the Call for Heat  The first thing that must happen is that the control thermostat must provide a voltage signal to the furnace heating unit. The thermostat can be most understood as simply a switch that turns a low voltage 24 volt power on and off to the respective terminals. In the case of the thermostat calling for heat the thermostat switches on the power from the “R” or in some cases the “RH” terminal which is the 24 volt power source... |
 Heat Pump Thermostat Troubleshooting  The
first thing that must happen is that the heat pump control thermostat
must provide a voltage signal to the indoor air handler or electric
unit. The thermostat can be most understood as simply a switch that
turns a low voltage 24 volt power on and off to the respective
terminals. In the case of the heat pump thermostat calling for heating
or cooling the thermostat switches on the power from the “R” terminal... |
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 Duct Work Troubleshooting Tips  The following are some simple troubleshooting measure any homeowner can read to help determine if they have any issues that may need further attention. First off you will need to replace your air filters and make sure all supply registers are open throughout the home. This will ensure that your are operating at maximum air flow rates for your system design. Turn on the blower, normally this can be accomplished by switching the fan... |
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Most
Dual Fuel heat pump systems operate with the heat pump condensing unit
only when outdoor temperatures are moderately cold. Like most heat pump
systems the systems have back up or an emergency heat stage. For dual
fuel systems the back up heat is the Natural or
Propane Gas Furnace, this back up heat will usually come on when it gets
too cold outside or when it is too cold in your home, in many cases you
can
manually turn on the emergency .
The Affinity Series, The LX Series and The Latitude Series Air Handlers and Electric Furnaces from York
Full line York of high-efficiency electric air handlers and furnaces, the best built today. Affinity Series Air Handlers are the best you can buy for any home with variable speed blowers they are very efficient and real easy on your utility bills.
The LX and Latitude Series has top quality components at a down to earth price
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 Geo-Thermal Water Source Heat Pumps  Geothermal energy is an Green sustainable resource that is right under your feet all the time. This completely renewable resource is constantly re-supplied by the sun and the surrounding earth. Basically, the geothermal heat pump moves heat from the low temperature thermal reservoir into your home in the winter months and it reverses its operation...
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 Heat Pump Troubleshooting Tips  If you have a heat pump and you can hear the outdoor unit running but cold air is blowing in your home you should wait a few minutes to see if the system starts heating again. Heat pumps will typically build up ice on the outdoor unit and in order for the system to continue working properly this ice must be removed. The heat pump will go through a defrost cycle to melt the ice that usually will last just a few minutes. |
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 Thermostat Troubleshooting Tips - Operation of the Call for Heat  The first thing that must happen is that the control thermostat must provide a voltage signal to the furnace heating unit. The thermostat can be most understood as simply a switch that turns a low voltage 24 volt power on and off to the respective terminals. In the case of the thermostat calling for heat the thermostat switches on the power from the “R” or in some cases the “RH” terminal which is the 24 volt power source... |
 Thermostat Troubleshooting Tips - Operation of the Call for Cooling  In the case of the thermostat calling for cooling the thermostat switches on the power from the “R” or in some cases the “RC” terminal which is the 24 volt power source to the “Y” terminal on the thermostat which is in essence the call for cooling. These terminals are located on the back or on the wall mounted face plate of the thermostat. All the wires connected to the thermostat will usually always go directly to the furnace and another set of wires will then go out to the outdoor air... |
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 Dual Fuel Systems Troubleshooting Tips  Most
Dual Fuel heat pump systems operate with the heat pump condensing unit
only when outdoor temperatures are moderately cold. Like most heat pump
systems the systems have back up or an emergency heat stage. For dual
fuel systems the back up heat is the Natural or
Propane Gas Furnace, this back up heat will usually come on when it gets
too cold outside or when it is too cold in your home, in many cases you
can
manually turn on the emergency |
 Heat Pump Thermostat Troubleshooting  The first thing that must happen is that the heat pump control thermostat must provide a voltage signal to the indoor air handler or electric unit. The thermostat can be most understood as simply a switch that turns a low voltage 24 volt power on and off to the respective terminals. In the case of the heat pump thermostat calling for heating or cooling the thermostat switches on the power from the “R” terminal... |
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 Duct Work Troubleshooting Tips  The following are some simple troubleshooting measure any homeowner can read to help determine if they have any issues that may need further attention. First off you will need to replace your air filters and make sure all supply registers are open throughout the home. This will ensure that your are operating at maximum air flow rates for your system design. Turn on the blower, normally this can be accomplished by switching the fan... |
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What
must be noted for these systems is that they do have an appreciable
loss of both efficiency and capacity below about 40 degrees. For this
reason the Air to Air Heat Pumps require an additional heat source
usually provided by back up electric heat from an electric heating
furnace or in the case of a dual fuel or hybrid system a gas furnace is
used and as can be seen from the charts this option appears to be the
best...| ASI's HVAC and Home Improvement Articles Your money is literally flowing right out of your roof and crawl space! I can easily say that everyone has this problem, if you have an attic space and we all do, then you are wasting countless dollars every minute of every day. Easy Do It Yourself Energy Savings! Great Energy Savings from Hybrid or Dual Fuel Systems With the threat of energy prices increasing every year the idea of high efficiency and energy savings becomes more and more real to residents of the hydroelectric charged northwest. One approach that is very popular today is called a “dual fuel” heating system. First let’s define what a dual fuel system... The Geo-Thermal System Explained in a Nut Shell Geothermal is by far the highest efficiency heating and cooling system available today. While the systems require up to three times more investment upfront than a conventional heating and cooling system... Ameri-Serv, Inc. Heating and Cooling News Ameri-Serv Inc Helping the Treasure Valley Community Ameri-Serv, Inc. Heating and Cooling has successfully helped dozens of Treasure Valley Families with thousands of dollars worth of free maintenance services and repairs through this holiday... |
 
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SAFETY FIRST!
These easy to understand HVAC maintenance tips are for common tasks that
almost any homeowner can perform. Please do not perform these tips if
you are not comfortable performing
them. Electricity is dangerous and can cause serious injury or death,
always assume electrical power is on unless you have checked it with an
appropriate electrical meter. Understanding Electrical Circuits and Standard Household Voltages Heating and Air Conditioning Equipment have many moving parts such as fans and other devices, Always stay clear of fans and other moving parts as they can start at any time. Many electrical heating equipment operate at high voltages. All gas equipment and many other types operate using either natural or propane gas or fuel oil, always use extreme caution when working with flammable sources. It is always required to secure the power and gas or oil off to any equipment or appliance before performing service or repairs. Ameri-Serv, Inc. assumes no liability for
the use of the information provided on this website. Please always use common sense and make sure the electrical power is off before opening and accessing the inside of any equipment or appliance. Reaching into anything with electrical or moving parts can result is serious injury. Remember Safety is Always First
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