Category: Product

A common question to technicians is: “What is the difference between a heat pump and a mini split system?” Knowing how to explain what a heat pump and a mini split system are can be invaluable for technicians. A mini-split is also often called a heat pump. It is a ductless heating and cooling system […]

Choosing Between Condenser Risers and Brackets. If you’re a technician who has ever been tasked with installing an outdoor condenser unit, then you know that the choice between condenser risers and brackets can be a tricky one. Both options have their merits and drawbacks, but what’s the difference between them and how do you know […]

How to Keep Your AC Line Sets from Freezing During Winter. If you’re a technician working on air conditioning systems, then you know that one of the biggest concerns during winter is preventing line sets from freezing. For those unfamiliar with line sets, they are copper pipes that transfer refrigerant between an outdoor unit and an […]

The Importance of Insulated AC Line Sets  What is the importance of insulated AC  line sets? You may have heard the term “AC line set” before, but do you know why it needs to be insulated? As a technician, understanding the importance of an insulated AC line set is essential for ensuring efficiency and safety when […]

Snow proofing VRF Lineset Protection.  The Challenge Quincy Junior/Senior High School, located in Plumas County, has been serving the local community for over one century. And during all these years, the school went through a number of improvements to provide its students with a safe and comfortable learning environment. One thing the school wanted was to get […]

Can you install Lineset covers after installation? As a technician or even as a homeowner, you may be wondering if you can install lineset covers after the installation is complete. The answer is yes! Not only can you install lineset covers after installation, but doing so can help improve the performance of your system. Let’s take […]

What’s the difference between A/C lineset covers and pipe trunking? If you’re a technician, then chances are you’ve heard the term lineset cover and pipe trunking. Line set covers or pipe trunking terms are used primarily in the plumbing and HVAC industries. Even though plumbing and HVAC are technically two different industries, a lot of […]

History of the Ductless Mini-Split Air Conditioner or other wise known as a DMAC. The ductless mini-split air conditioner (DMAC) a cooling system that first gained popularity in Japan in the 1970s. DMACs consist of two main components: an outdoor compressor/condenser unit and one or more indoor air handling units. The outdoor unit is connected to the […]

Vertical lineset installation issues can happen over time and aren’t always apparent until it’s too late. Vertical lineset installations are always subject to severe stress due to a combination of thermal expansion and gravity. “Linesets” are copper tubes, and like all piping materials, it expands and contracts with temperature changes. Therefore, in a copper tube system […]

Mid-season maintenance, do you need it? Air conditioning problems always seem to occur at the most inconvenient time. Often, it is during an extremely warm and humid day that the AC system is pushed beyond its capabilities. Having a properly working air conditioner is important for your comfort and health, and it is easily handled […]