Category: HVAC

Common Myths of Home and Commercial HVAC

Home and commercial property owners want their heating and air conditioning units to give the comfort they need while staying energy-efficient. To do so, many of them look for tips and advice online. The problem is not all of the information they see is true. Some may only do more harm than good, which is why it’s important to get the facts straight before doing anything. Misconceptions About Heating and Air Conditioning To take care of your heating and air conditioning equipment better, be aware of the common HVAC myths. Learn about the truth behind them: Trust the Experts in Residential and Commercial HVAC Repair and Replacement MightyServ is the trusted name for residential and commercial HVAC repair and replacement services. We have the proper knowledge and training to address all your heating and cooling concerns. For more information about HVAC systems, call us today at (818) 348-4768   or complete our contact form.

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HVAC Science: The Physics of Geothermal Heat Pumps

The earth itself is a sustainable resource for heating and cooling that remains largely untapped by many people. Underneath the shallow ground, the earth maintains a constant temperature of 54 degrees, serving as an almost bottomless heat sink in the summer and a steady source of constant heat during the cold winter months. This is the idea behind geothermal heat pumps—an energy-efficient alternative to household heating and air conditioning that can make do without the usual fixtures of conventional systems, such as an HVAC manual damper, to save you money on your energy bill. Installation Heat pumps distribute temperatures throughout your home evenly, foregoing the need for an HVAC manual damper to control airflow in and around your ducts and vents. This characteristic is shared by the geothermal heat pump, which can be installed to run on existing ductwork. Your heating and cooling will come from the earth itself. Contractors will dig a hole approximately 10 feet deep in your backyard where the heat exchanger will be buried. This may require heavy earth moving equipment and special permits from local authorities. How It Works The heat exchange buried in your backyard is a series of pipes filled with water or antifreeze solution constantly

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How Do I Know the Technician Is Qualified for the Job?

Today, the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) sector is bigger than it has ever been. Now more than ever, the need for qualified technicians to do these jobs is very high. Cooling and heating systems are complex and only a person with the right technician qualifications should handle them. A person with the right qualifications will be careful to follow the industry standards of installation and safety. There are several things that you should look for when you want differentiate between qualified and unqualified technicians: Experience It is always advisable to use the services of a technician who has on-the-job training. Limit your search to technicians with over 2 years of experience in working for an HVAC company. This way, you will be assured that they know a thing or two about electrical wiring, combustion systems, refrigerant and airflow for the home environment. An incompetent HVAC technician could mess up your HVAC system. A malfunctioning exhaust system, for instance, could produce carbon monoxide. License A licensed technician will have been vetted by governmental organs and found fit to practice. There are websites that give you information on the state of your contractor’s license. Use this to authenticate their qualifications.

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What Are Some Signs My Furnace Isn’t Working Properly?

With the cold season fast approaching, it is the perfect time for homeowners to make sure that their furnaces are working properly. Replacing a furnace can be very costly; therefore, it is important to look out for common furnace warning signs in order to make the necessary tune-ups. Homeowners should employ a qualified HVAC technician to perform a furnace inspection and tune-up to avoid system failure just when they need to keep their homes warm and comfortable. Common Furnace Warning Signs: Old Furnace A properly maintained furnace will last around ten years, after which, one may notice a decline in efficiency as well as an increase in the frequency of repairs. Although some high-quality furnaces may last for more than 20 years, it always pays to monitor an old furnace to avoid high energy and repair costs. Unusual Odors and Noises One of the most definitive warning signs is an unusual odor and sound emanating from the furnace. In fact, odors, rattles, creaks, and other strange noises may be signs of a more serious problem. Odors are in particular a strong indication that something is seriously wrong since furnaces should not emit odors. Experienced heating and cooling technicians can diagnose

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5 Things Business Owners Need to Know About Lowering HVAC Energy Costs

As a business owner, every penny matters. This makes efficiency, especially energy efficiency, a major priority for entrepreneurs. However, there are constantly dozens of different stimuli, along with a mile long to-do list that keep you from monitoring your HVAC energy costs as closely as you would like to. That’s why we have compiled this resource of energy saving tips to maximize your dollars spent on keeping your business comfortable this spring. #1 Routine maintenance can save you thousands With so many things going on at once, it can be easy to neglect your HVAC system. This unfortunately means that your system may not be operating efficiently and may even have underlying issues that could lead to major repair or total replacement. Choose two months of the year (one in the spring and one in the fall) to have an HVAC specialist in MightyServe come out to replace your filters, inspect your unit and service your system to prevent inefficient operating or major system damage. #2 Your system has its own preferences Your system may have different optimal settings for best use that differ from you or your customers’ preferences. What this likely means is that you will want to

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Before you call for repair

First of all, don’t panic! Check a few basic things before calling for service, it may say you some money! Check these simple items: 1. If the system does not turn on, check your electrical circuit breaker. Be sure and check the condensing unit and the furnace breaker. Remember that many systems have two breakers. 2. Be sure your thermostat is turned on. If you have any questions about the operation of your thermostat, be sure and check the product section of our website for a manual on your thermostat. Or just give us a call, we may be able to help. 3. If your fan is running constantly, check to see if the fan switch is turned on. Many people mistake this for an actual problem. Give us a call if you have any further questions. (818) 348-4768

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Modern Heating and Cooling Technology

Technological advancement has very many benefits to citizens of different countries. The heating and cooling technology has been through some remarkable evolution in the recent years. The systems have seen a lot of improvement that makes them more efficient to use. Heating and cooling technology has been made more energy efficient. This means that the amount of energy required to use them has been spiraling down in the past few years. This means that you will be able to make use of these systems with more efficiency in the energy utilization. Therefore, the electricity bills will no longer be a problem as they will be manageable. Energy efficiency ensures that the environment is taken care of. This is because there is less emission of harmful gases into the atmosphere. There is also efficient use of resources that are used in energy production. This reduces the rate of depletion of these resources and thus conserves the environment. Depletion of the ozone may also be caused by refrigerants used in the cooling and heating technology systems. However the world is moving from the use of harmful refrigerants due to technological advancement by eliminating chlorine use. Systems now make use of a refrigerant

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VRF HVAC

4 Benefits of Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) Systems

Researching a new HVAC system isn’t exactly how most people want to spend their free time (our team of HVAC nerds is the exception, of course)! Most people wait until their heater or air conditioner is on its very last leg to do any research at all. With so many options available combined with an overload of product information on the internet, you might just give up. So many tired homeowners end up choosing the easiest solution: a newer version of whatever you already have. Before you call it quits on your research, we urge you to seek out the BEST solution… and that might be variable refrigerant flow or VRF systems.  When our comfort consultants speak with Los Angeles homeowners, one question we ask is if there are any grievances about the current heating and cooling system. Most people don’t have any complaints… at first. But consider if any of these situations have ever happened to you:  Suddenly, replacing your HVAC with a similar model doesn’t sound so appealing, does it?  A VRF system is a new type of heating and cooling unit that solves many common home comfort problems. 1. Room by Room Comfort A variable refrigerant flow

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Las vegas hosts hvacr conference

The 2010 National HVACR (Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning and Refrigeration) Educators and Trainers Conference is scheduled to hit Las Vegas March 14-16 at the Tropicana Hotel. The annual conference is open to anyone in the heating and air conditioning industry including, contractors, wholesalers, and educators. The main topics to be discussed revolve around new technologies, changes in federal guidelines, energy efficiency practices, training, and environmentally friendly technologies. Leaders in the heating and air conditioning field will host the event. Carrier, DuPont, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the California Energy Commission, along with a host of other experts, will present the latest in industry standards and set future goals. The conference includes breakfast and lunch for the March 15 and 16 dates and admission to all general sessions, breakout sessions, roundtables, industry exhibits and tours. Exams will also be offered, at no extra charge, to help with educator credentials.

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What is Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: How To Prevent It

Carbon monoxide poisoning may happen if CO from sources such as water heater, or heating system, or other similar gas, oil, or fuel burning appliances build up in an enclosed area. If proper ventilation is not attached to these systems, this can result in build-up of CO above safety levels in an enclosed or semi-enclosed space. Breathing the air in such a space with an over-concentration of CO may lead to CO poisoning in people and animals living in that space. The common symptoms of CO poisoning include nausea, chest pain, sleeplessness, weakness, dizziness, etc. The problem is that the same symptoms may result from many other underlying conditions, so if a CO built-up in a space is not detected, the symptoms may aggravate and may lead to serious illnesses. It may also lead to death in extreme cases. In fact, each year four-hundred deaths are reported in US which are caused by unintentional CO poisoning. What is carbon monoxide poisoning? The poisoning occurs mainly because our red blood corpuscles have a tendency to attract carbon monoxide quicker than they do oxygen. This means that CO can quickly replace oxygen in our blood, and this will prevent proper oxygen circulation

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