HVAC Equipment

All major HVAC equipment, what it is, what it does, and what it means for you

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What Is HVAC? Basics of Heating and Cooling

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What Is an HVAC System and How Does It Work?

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How Does an Air Conditioner Work?

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How Does a Heat Pump Work?

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How Does a Furnace Work?

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How Does a Furnace Work?
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What's a Humidifier? And How Does It Help Indoor Air Quality?

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Whole House Dehumidifiers: How They Work and How You Benefit

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Whole House Dehumidifiers: How They Work and How You Benefit
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Ductless Mini-Splits 101: What They Do & How You Benefit

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Indoor Air Quality: Air Filtration & Air Purifying HVAC Products

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What Is a Dual Fuel HVAC System?

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The heart and soul of an HVAC system is the equipment. Air conditioners, furnaces, heat pumps are well-known, but what about everything else that goes into keeping your home comfortable? We cover every major piece of equipment to prepare you to make the best decisions for your home.

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What Is HVAC? Basics of Heating and Cooling

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What Is HVAC? Basics of Heating and Cooling

What does HVAC stand for? More importantly, what goes into an HVAC system? We take a look at every aspect of your home heating and cooling system to get you the basics you’ll need to start planning for a future HVAC project.

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What Is HVAC? Basics of Heating and Cooling
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What Is an HVAC System and How Does It Work?

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What Is an HVAC System and How Does It Work?

What is an HVAC system? How does it work? Most people know parts of the answer, but many don’t realize the different systems at work in a full HVAC system. We break down the components, equipment and processes of HVAC systems to give you the full view.

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What Is an HVAC System and How Does It Work?
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How Does an Air Conditioner Work?

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How Does an Air Conditioner Work?

Believe it or not, your air conditioner doesn’t actually produce cold air. In this video we’ll take a look at how an air conditioner works.

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How Does an Air Conditioner Work?
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How Does a Heat Pump Work?

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How Does a Heat Pump Work?

Have you ever asked yourself how something works? In this video we’re going to see how a heat pump actually heats and cools your home.

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How Does a Heat Pump Work?
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How Does a Furnace Work?

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How Does a Furnace Work?

How does a furnace work? We walk through the heating cycle from start to finish to give you a comprehensive understanding of the underlying mechanics of heating your home. We also discuss efficiency ratings, single-stage and two-stage vs. variable-speed furnaces, and more.

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How Does a Furnace Work?
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What's a Humidifier? And How Does It Help Indoor Air Quality?

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What's a Humidifier? And How Does It Help Indoor Air Quality?

Do you ever have dry or itchy skin? Well one possible reason for this is due to the level of humidity in your home. In this video, we'll tell you everything you need to know about humidifiers and how they can help indoor air quality.

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What's a Humidifier? And How Does It Help Indoor Air Quality?
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Whole House Dehumidifiers: How They Work and How You Benefit

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Whole House Dehumidifiers: How They Work and How You Benefit

How do whole-house humidifiers work? And how can they help make a home more comfortable? Homeowners with humid indoor air might benefit from this element of an HVAC system and not know it.

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Whole House Dehumidifiers: How They Work and How You Benefit
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Ductless Mini-Splits 101: What They Do & How You Benefit

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Ductless Mini-Splits 101: What They Do & How You Benefit

Ductless mini-split systems can be a flexible solution for heating and cooling your home. How do they work, and who should be considering one? We address these questions and others to give you all the information you need to decide if a ductless mini-split is right for you.

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Ductless Mini-Splits 101: What They Do & How You Benefit
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Indoor Air Quality: Air Filtration & Air Purifying HVAC Products

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Indoor Air Quality: Air Filtration & Air Purifying HVAC Products

Air filters and air purifiers can be an important part of your indoor air quality, which in turn affects the health of you, your HVAC equipment and family. We walk through the types of filtration products you might consider to get the most out of your HVAC system.

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What Is a Dual Fuel HVAC System?

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What Is a Dual Fuel HVAC System?

A dual fuel HVAC system can solve some comfort issues, but it’s not always a perfect fit for homeowners. We look at the pros and cons of pairing a heat pump with an electric furnace.

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  • Full System vs. Half System for Your HVAC Equipment

    Full System vs. Half System for Your HVAC Equipment

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  • Indoor Air Quality: HVAC Humidity Problems & Solutions

    Indoor Air Quality: HVAC Humidity Problems & Solutions

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  • Indoor Air Quality: Air Filtration & Air Purifying HVAC Products

    Indoor Air Quality: Air Filtration & Air Purifying HVAC Products

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  • Dirty Sock Syndrome: Causes & Solutions

    Dirty Sock Syndrome: Causes & Solutions

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  • HVAC Installation and the Weather

    HVAC Installation and the Weather

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  • What Is an HVAC System and How Does It Work?

    What Is an HVAC System and How Does It Work?

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  • Cost of Waiting to Repair or Replace HVAC Equipment

    Cost of Waiting to Repair or Replace HVAC Equipment

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  • One-Stage, Two-Stage & Variable-Speed ACs: Differences & Benefits

    One-Stage, Two-Stage & Variable-Speed ACs: Differences & Benefits

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  • Air Conditioner, Heat Pump, Furnace & Air Handler: What’s the Difference?

    Air Conditioner, Heat Pump, Furnace & Air Handler: What’s the Difference?

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  • The R22 Ban: How It Affects You

    The R22 Ban: How It Affects You

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August 3rd, 2020

Air conditioners and furnaces can be replaced on their own or together, and there are pros and cons to pairing them when upgrading your HVAC system.

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