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We have a 13 SEER , 12000 BTU A/C - Heat pump mini split in the living room ( not an inverter style ) . It has been having some problems and pretty much stopped cooling last night . Sounded like the compressor was not starting . Fans seemed to be functioning . This morning , while it...

I once thought about a tank-less . Asking several local plumbers , I was told , since our city water is very hard , a tank-less is prone to calcifying up way too rapidly . Our existing tank type water heater is served by a 1/2" black iron gas line . I was also told , that would not be...

It is hot ! Found this on line . I did not write it . Good read concerning refrigerant levels for your A/C . Subcooling and Superheat: Superheroes of System Charging Don't always assume you have to "add refrigerant." Consider the three main causes of low suction pressure, and check...

Bought this car a few weeks ago , with 37,000 + miles on the odometer , which pretty much agrees with the CarFax . I would say in maybe 90% condition . Age is one of the enemies of plastic & rubber . Replaced both radiator hoses & both heater hoses . ( Have I mentioned I hate...

Apparently , I have a water leak , some where between the water meter ( in the alley ) to the house . The existing line is copper , in fact , all the water piping inside the house is copper , too . I will probably install the new line to the house in PVC . Where would I purchase...

Started work on my new electrical service . Meter base mounted SERVICE MAST INSTALLED AND CUT OFF . Could not find my weather head . Slipped the service jack down over the conduit , but have not " dryed it in " with screws and black asphalt "pooky " . Next I need to install...

Any reason R134a could not be used to pressure test a R410a line set on a heat pump ? Instead of Nitrogen . The R134a should be removed when you vacuum down the system ? And , yes , I have an EPA card . Thanks :-) Wyr