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  1. Green8

    Ice on My Ductless Mini Split

    Coils, outdoor unit.
  2. Green8

    Ice on My Ductless Mini Split

    Thanks Gary, a friend of mine is having this problem.
  3. Green8

    Ice on My Ductless Mini Split

    Why does ice form in a ductless split AC? I have three wall-mounted a/c's running off one outside unit. Everything is working fine however. They still cool great. Any reason for concern?
  4. Green8

    Best AC Unit???

    12000 Btu Wall and Window Air Conditioner With Heat 220v Product Code: AKSO12ER52 Brand: Blueridge $499.99 ex. tax
  5. Green8

    ductwork issue

    It is quite possible based upon your question you have a leak in a duct somewhere that is resulting in the loss of air flow toward the affected space
  6. Green8

    SENVILLE mini split install help!

    I buy it online.
  7. Green8

    SENVILLE mini split install help!

    My Senville Unit has been installed for a good 3 yearsand I must say that I am totally impressed. I thought because it was Chinese I would be getting a "cheap unit" but the features and specifications that the air conditioner was equipped with is amazing. Follow me function, self-diagnostic...
  8. Green8

    Ecobee 3 lite

    https://support.ecobee.com/hc/en-us/articles/227878927-ecobee3-Thermostat-User-Guide Why choose ecobee3 lite? You need the PEK support for a missing C-wire You need support for more stages of heating/cooling than the E supports You want to use Apple HomeKit, i.e. Siri on your iPhone/iPad to...
  9. Green8

    When to replace system

    Try Ductless Mini Split Providing both heating and cooling through a single device – a heat pump. Heat pumps have been used, mainly in Southern climates, for decades. Avoiding ductwork. Instead of difficult-to-install, leaky and bulky ductwork, ductless mini-split heat pumps use an indoor...
  10. Green8

    My Mini Split Experience

    I'll start with saying I did some research on Midea and it was tough to locate anything about them. My contractor recommended Midea and he explained to me the benefits of Midea over some competitive brands like Trane and Goodman. I've had this installed a month now and we are impressed. It's...
  11. Green8

    Anyone here owns a portable AC unit ?

    possible reasons why your air conditioner runs constantly Your air conditioner is too small. When a new air conditioner is installed in your home, your contractor must ensure that the size is not too big, not too small but just right for the size of your home. If the air conditioner that you...
  12. Green8

    How to troubleshoot this ac?

    Clear Duct System and Good Airflow | Common Air Handler Problems Since the AHU is the central unit that moves the air throughout the ductwork it is important to make sure nothing obstructs the airflow through the air handler such as dirty or clogged air filters. A regular air filter maintenance...
  13. Green8

    Subcooling and Superheat

    The charge alone can have a substantial impact on system operation costs. A few percentage points of over-or-under-charge can raise electricity consumption significantly and shorten the life of the compressor. Basically, refrigerant serves three important functions in the operation of an air...
  14. Green8

    My Mini Split Experience

    Effective climate control is about comfort and efficiency – delivering just the right amount of heating and cooling to every space while using no more energy than necessary. Single and multi-zone duct-free mini-split systems enable you to provide innovative solutions to residential and light...
  15. Green8

    My Mini Split Experience

    So I'd heard over and over that mini-splits are more efficient, a big reason being that there's no loss of air as it travels through ductwork. I was never able to track down an original source for those numbers (I heard they were 30 percent more efficient), but it sounded good.
  16. Green8

    A/C (5 yrs. old) now only producing fan air, no cool air

    Reasons Your AC Compressor Stopped Working Dirty condenser coils Blocked suction lines Low refrigerant charge Incorrect suction line size Too much refrigerant Electrical problems Contaminants in the system Insufficient oil lubricant
  17. Green8

    compressor switching off too frequently

    There are several possible causes as to why an air conditioner’s compressor would quickly turn on and off. These include: Low level of coolant. In older systems, this could be low R-22 or an R-22 leak. In newer equipment, there could be a leak of the R-410A or other working fluid. Electrical...
  18. Green8

    Blower motor not working right

    Below is a list of possible causes. Faulty relay or fan control Faulty motor Faulty fan belt Bad wiring Faulty thermostat Frozen coil due to an air conditioning problem Bad or weak motor capacitor Breaker or switch off Filter completely blocked
  19. Green8

    AC Shuts Off When it’s Hot Outside

    Yes R22 is being increasingly phased out and therefore with basic supply - demand principles the price will continue to escalate. The EPA has stated in the Montreal Protocol that US production of R-22 will be reduced by 99.5% from the baseline by 2020. Basically, the only available R-22...
  20. Green8

    AC Shuts Off When it’s Hot Outside

    Common Reasons a Home A/C Will Overheat and Shut Down Dirty air filter The air filter is the safety net that protects your air conditioner from dirt and pollutants. But when it’s covered in dirt, it goes from friend to foe. A dirty air filter blocks airflow in your home’s air ducts, forcing...
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