The equipment in this month’s troubleshooting problem is an electric furnace that has been in service for at least ten years and has no service history.

The first step consists of determining the compressor’s mode of failure. Was it electrical or mechanical?

HVAC is more than blowing cold and hot air — your systems affect the health of your customers. Wouldn’t you sleep better knowing your customers are also sleeping well?

Any compressor that gets too hot or is overheated is subject to premature wear between its internal moving parts.

When replacing an older mechanical temperature control, an option for some systems is to replace the older control with a newer electronic version.

Context can help professionals direct their attention to where duct leakage can best be addressed.

Any compressor that gets too hot or is overheated is subject to premature wear between its internal moving parts.

Popular high-efficiency boilers tend to be more expensive at installation, but lower utility bills pay customers back over time.

In this troubleshooting situation, the equipment is a package unit heat pump that isn’t properly heating the customer’s home.