How to Light a Pilot Light

Last Updated on Thursday, 25 February 2010 04:46 Written by Richard Friday, 29 February 2008 16:29

Lighting a Standing Pilot Gas Furnace, Boiler, or Water Heater: How Light a Pilot Light

The Flame Should Touch the Tip of the Thermocouple

(With Video Demonstration of How to Light a Pilot Light)

Standing pilot gas furnaces and water heaters are still around today even in newer homes. All the major hardware stores and HVAC dealers carry standing pilot appliances although a new standing pilot gas furnace or boiler are rare finds these days because of the move to higher efficiency models and the wide use of electronic ignition technology which improves efficiency. Before you proceed with trying to light a pilot light that has gone out you'll want to determine if you actually have a standing pilot system in you HVAC furnace, boiler, or water heater. In many cases on many appliances there are basic instructions on how to light the pilot light if in fact you do have a standing pilot system. Check around the main panel or look at the gas valve itself. Sometimes, especially on older appliances, there are no instructions on how to light a pilot light if the pilot light goes out on a standing pilot gas furnace, boiler, or water heater. The label or sticker on the furnace, boiler, or water heater faded a long time ago and you will need to follow the instructions in this article; How to Light a Pilot Light.

Air Conditioner & Heat Pump Types

Last Updated on Thursday, 25 February 2010 04:45 Written by Richard Saturday, 01 March 2008 15:15

Heat Pump Condenser for Split System

Air Conditioner & Heat Pump Types

Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps comprise a wide array of variety, types, and names when reference is made to them. Below is a list used to describe these types of systems in generic terms. Any one of the units below can heat, cool, or condition air or have a combination or single use depending on how they are specified at the factory. The end user, the customer, usually specifies to the contractor what application they need to satisfy and the contractor orders the equipment from a local distributor or factory representative. Equipment that is commonly used and purchased by contractors is usually kept in stock at the distributor. Some equipment that have unique specifications have to be special ordered from the factory and will require time for the manufacturing and shipping process.

Geothermal heat pumps, like a regular heat pump, provides heating and cooling. The big difference between a geothermal heat pump and regular heat pumps are the geothermal heat pump is far more efficient in operating costs. You have to weigh that in with the installation costs because they are more expensive upfront to install. Depending on the efficiency level of the geothermal heat pumps you get will depend on when you will realize a pay back on the extra installations costs versus regular heat pump installation and operating costs.

Programmable Thermostats

Last Updated on Thursday, 25 February 2010 04:46 Written by Richard Saturday, 01 March 2008 01:13

The Programmable Thermostat

Touchscreen Programmable Thermostat

Programmable thermostats are often vast mysteries to many people. Programmable thermostats are often daunting and cause intimidation in others. It is akin to the ever challenging VCR and setting the time on it. Never fear, sit back and relax, take a deep breathe, and become one with your programmable thermostat for High Performance HVAC Systems will help you take the mystery and frustration out of programmable thermostats.

There has been some debate whether a programmable thermostat will save money for the average person. There have been extensive studies done and while someone can find one to disagree with this article programmable thermostats can save you money depending on the system you have and how you program the thermostat. According to the U.S. Department of Energy the average homeowner spends 46 cents out of every dollar they pay in utilities to heat and cool their home. By taking an interest in energy savings, especially in their HVAC systems, one can realize a significant drop in the money they spend on their heating and cooling. This "interest in energy savings" not only includes adding a programmable thermostat but also an overall improvement of the entire structure including reducing infiltration and exfiltration, eliminating leaks in duct work, installing high efficiency equipment at the end of the HVAC systems life span, and having a good maintenance plan to ensure efficient and safe operation of the equipment.

How Air Conditioning Works

Last Updated on Thursday, 25 February 2010 04:43 Written by Richard Saturday, 01 March 2008 14:37

Process of Rejecting Heat (Refrigeration)

How an Air Conditioner Works

How does an air conditioner work? The simple explanation of an HVAC air conditioning unit is it is a system that removes heat from a space where there is a desire to keep that space cool. In human terms the air conditioning system cools but in scientific terms the air conditioner removes heat. To truly understand how the air conditioner works we must look at it in scientific terms. Cold or cool, in scientific terms does not begin until the temperature drops below -459 degrees Fahrenheit. That is considered absolute zero and any temperature above -459 degrees Fahrenheit is considered to have a measurable quantity of heat. So even at 0 degrees Fahrenheit there is measurable heat. Most humans would be uncomfortable at that temperature but the point is that an air conditioning unit uses a mechanical process to remove heat from the air and make the temperature comfortable within human comfort ranges. How the HVAC air conditioning systems works is not how many people think the air conditioner works. The mystery of how an air conditioning system works is no longer a mystery for you. So, read more to find out how an air conditioner works?