Components
Capacitors:
Capacitors: A capacitor in HVAC is used to assist motors with starting up and running. They provide a discharge of electricity into the circuit when the voltage drops within that circuit. Capacitors help motors start and run. Over time they become weak causing the motor overheat and eventually burn out. This shortens the life expectancy…
Read MoreThermostats -General
Most thermostats today are digital, programmable and many are accessible through the internet via a Wi-Fi router. This affords us the ability to control the HVAC system with our pc or phone, even while away from home or the office. But you don’t really need to access it through the internet if you have a…
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Component Definitions: Air handler: This is the indoor section of a heat pump or electric heat system. They are usually located in a mechanical closet, attic space or crawl space. Blower assembly: Located in the indoor section, this is what moves the air inside the home or building. Blower motor: The motor which drives the…
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