HEATING 101

HEATING 101

Heating System There are multiple types of heating systems, including forced air, boilers, radiant, etc.; this example will concentrate on gas forced air systems. The forced air systems include the following components (and often more): control unit, filters, gas valve, mixing chamber, ignition unit, burners, heat exchanger, blower/motor, and ductwork. HOW IT WORKS Upon receiving […]

AIR CONDITIONING 101

AIR CONDITIONING 101

HOW IT WORKS Air conditioning units have the same basic components and follow the same cycle as refrigeration units. However, an air conditioner is cooling a much bigger, less enclosed “box”. It is also not trying to reduce the temperature to the level of a cooler or freezer. Some suggestions if your air conditioning isn’t […]

REFERIGERATION 101

REFERIGERATION 101

HOW IT WORKS Refrigeration systems are closed loop operations, and maintain the colder temperatures since they are within a closed, insulated box. Low temp refrigerants are used for freezers and medium temp refrigerants are used for coolers. They contain at least (and usually many more) components: a compressor, a metering device, a hot (condenser) coil, […]