Common HVAC Questions
April 29, 2013The following are some of the most commonly asked HVAC-related questions. How Often Should I Change My Filter? It depends on the type of filter you are using. If you are using a fiberglass filter, you should replace it at least once a month. If you are using a pleated filter, on the other hand, you can go three months without changing your air filter. How Do I Know If I Should Fix It Or Replace It? We have all had that one item (a car or television, for example) that we have fixed one too many times before getting …
What is a SEER Rating?
March 31, 2013Importance of SEER Rating Before looking at the true meaning of SEER rating, it is helpful to understand that SEER is basically an efficiency rating. It is used the same way as miles per gallon is used in describing automobile efficiency. SEER stands for Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio and is the value used to describe the efficiency of an air conditioning system. It was defined by the Air Conditioning Heating and Refrigeration Institute. Apart from the air conditioning equipment, air-source heat pump equipment use this rating for evaluation. SEER Calculation The SEER value is achieved by dividing the amount of …
What Does R-Value Mean?
March 29, 2013The concept of R-value is one of the hotly discussed issues in home improvement. So with this said, is it essential to understand what this concept means and whether it matters to homeowners? The R-value refers to the thermal resistance of a material that is used as an insulation material. This measure deals with the thickness of the insulation materials and thermal conductivity of the materials. R-value is the relative thickness of a substance compared to the heat transfer capacity. This means that the R-value is defined by both thickness and the extent to which the material can transfer heat. …
What is an AFUE rating?
March 28, 2013AFUE Rating Definition Annual fuel utilization efficiency (AFUE), sometimes referred to as AFUE rating, is the measure of heat energy used in equipment used in burning or heating such as water heaters, boilers and furnaces. AFUE attempts to represent the actual efficiency of that particular piece of equipment, as well as the long- and short-term operation of the equipment in question. Expressed in a percentage form, AFUE is the ratio of the energy output to the energy input. This means that the higher the AFUE, the higher the efficiency. This makes AFUE rating a more reliable measure to be used …
Lennox vs. Goodman Air Conditioning
February 26, 2013When the temperature heats up and the time comes for you to start thinking about how to keep your house cool, both Lennox and Goodman air conditioning units can make a substantial and lasting difference to the comfort of your home. Lennox International is an American-based company founded by Dave Lennox, the inventor of the first riveted-steel furnace in 1895. Four-time winner of the Energy Star Manufacturing Partner of the Year award, Lennox prides itself on its innovative products and cutting-edge technology, and places a huge emphasis on quality. With the majority of air-cooling units from Lennox boasting the Good …
Rheem vs. Trane Air Conditioner
February 20, 2013As more and more consumers are trying to find ways to cut costs, one of the biggest ways is by limiting home heating and cooling costs. Depending on your location and climate, air conditioning costs during the summer months can put a real drain on your expenses. When you also factor in the costs of untimely repairs and replacements, finding a dependable, energy efficient unit is more important now more than ever. Rheem vs. Trane Two of the leading companies in the air conditioning industry are Trane and Rheem. Both companies are industry leaders and offer a wide array of …
Gas vs. Electric Furnaces For Your Home
December 14, 2012The furnace is one of the most used pieces of equipment in your home. It is also one of the most important. Since they are largely responsible for your families comfort, it is wise to choose a heating system that is best suited for your climate, house size, and budget. The two major types of furnaces used are natural gas and electrical. These two are different in the way they operate. Your home’s hookups will largely dictate what type you get, but if you have a choice, understanding the pros and cons of each is helpful. Cost. Electric energy is …
What To See And Do In Dallas
November 26, 2012Dallas, often known affectionately as the ‘Big D’ offers visitors a spectacular skyline, world class restaurants, nightlife and shopping, and of course, the country’s most well known cheerleaders. The city, the 9th largest in the country, is the most visited destination in Texas. The city is perhaps best known for being the site of the tragic assassination of President Kennedy in November, 1963. Today, a memorial stands not far from the spot where he was shot, and the Texas school book depository, the building from where the fateful shot was fired, has been converted into a museum. It tells the …
4 Most Common Indoor Air Pollutants
October 27, 2012We spend a third of our lives sleeping. However, we spend our entire lives breathing. Okay, there may be some moments when you stop breathing while learning to swim, but if you don’t breathe for a while you will die. What you breathe is equally important to where you sleep. Lungs are one of the vital organs in your body and should be treated with care. In addition, if air pollutants harm your lungs, they can get into your circulatory system and damage every organ. Therefore, the best way to deal with indoor air pollution is to know the sources. …
Considerations When Replacing Furnace Filters
October 26, 2012Furnace filters are used to filter the air as it enters into the furnace. Most homes have brand new furnace filters installed when the furnace is put in. However as time goes by, homeowners forget to replace the filters resulting in air quality problem and poorly functioning furnaces. Depending on the size of your house and the furnace size, it is necessary to clean or replace the filter regularly. If you aren’t really sure about the type of filter you are currently using, here is a list of the most commonly used furnace filter varieties on the market at present. …
Saving Money With Thermostat Settings
September 03, 2012Altering your thermostat settings can help you to save some money on your energy bills while eliminating the need to be uncomfortable in your own home. There are many people that have an interest in saving money on their electric and gas bills, but they do not know how to go about adjusting thermostat settings so that it pays. Reducing the amount of work your system needs to do in order to keep your home cool or warm is the key to limiting the amount that you are spending when your bill finally arrives. There are many different ways that …
Products For Improving A Home’s Indoor Air Quality
July 30, 2012A homeowner should be concerned about the quality of the gases and the air-borne substances both inside of and around the dwelling where he or she and the closest of loved ones are living. A number of different gases can affect the indoor air quality of a private residence: carbon monoxide, radon, organic compounds, particulates and unseen microbes. In an effort to eliminate any of those gases, the homeowner can select from four different types of air-cleaning products. One of those four is an air cleaner, which carries out the same functionality as a purifier. A family often buys such …
Save Big Money with Energy Efficient Central Air
July 28, 2012Central air conditioners are more efficient today than they have ever been in the past. One of the reasons to stay up to date on air conditioner technology is the fact that drastic improvements have been made in recent years to the units. When it comes to the cooling of your home, you want to make sure that you have the latest system in place in order to save yourself the most money over the long haul. With energy prices continually going up over the last few years, it is getting more and more expensive to own an outdated unit. …
Don’t Mistake A Ductwork Problem For A Central Air Conditioning Problem
June 26, 2012Ductwork runs through most homes, distributing the flow of optimized air to the various rooms. It delivers hot air in the summer and cool air in the winter. It is usually a passive device with few moving parts. Even though it is a passive device without many moving parts, there are many problems that can occur with ductwork. A homeowner without any HVAC training or knowledge may assume that a problem exists with the home’s central air when it is really the ductwork. There is a reason Alexander Pope once said that a little knowledge is a dangerous thing. The …
Reliable HVAC Parts Shop
June 19, 2012Air conditioners are a lifesaver during the summer. The compressor, fan, and other various parts make sure the unit keeps the people inside cozy and cool. Good central air systems can even remove allergens from the air, which is especially important to people with respiratory conditions such as allergies or asthma. As long as the parts work together, no one thinks much about the cool air radiating from the ductwork. Fans, compressors, and electrical parts eventually wear out though, and need replacing. When an air conditioner part wears out, a handy homeowner or contractor needs a good source for HVAC …
A Sensible Solution: HVAC Parts Online
June 06, 2012As the temperatures in Texas and the rest of the country continue to rise, many homeowners take stock of their home’s efficiency including insulation, air conditioning, and attic ventilation. If you are a do-it-yourself type or an HVAC contractor (like Kozy Services), you will be glad to know that a company like Dallas HVAC Parts sells HVAC parts online and locally in their Dallas Texas store. Buying heating and cooling parts online can save you money, help you find those tough parts, and is just plain easy. Dallas HVAC Parts doesn’t just sell parts for cooling systems in the summer …
Featured Products
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Unit Bearing Fan M...
Description: 16W, shaded pole, 1500 RPM, CCWOSE rotation, 3-25/32″ diameter, 230V A: 3-3/8″; Agency Certification: UR/CSA; Diameter: 3-25/32″; Enclosure: TE; F/L Amps: 0.40; Hz: 60; Mfg. #: ESP-L16EMR2; Mounting: Rigid Base; Phase: Single; Rot.: CCWOSE; RPM: 1500; Service Factor: 1.00; Shaft Diam.: 1/4″; Shaft Length: 1/2″; Speeds: 1; Type: Shaded Pole; Volts: 230; Watts: 16;
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Mojave Series Cond...
Description: 48 frame, 825 RPM PSC motor, reversible rotation, all-angle mounting TEAO enclosure, class F insulation — thermal endurance to over 300°F Ball bearings 48″ leads Agency Certification: UR/CSA; Ambient Operating Temp. (Celsius): 70; Bearing Type: Ball; Capacitor to Match: G21-930; Diameter: 5-5/8″; Efficiency: 60.4%; Enclosure: TEAO; F/L Amps: 2.1; HP: 1/4-1/8; Hz: 60; Insulation Class: F; Mfg. #: 1874H; Mounting: Stud; NEMA Frame: 48; Phase: Single; Rot.: Rev.; RPM: 825; Service Factor: 1.00; Shaft Diam.: 1/2″; Shaft Length: 6″; Speeds: 1; Std. Mount. Pos.: All Angle; Thermal Protection: Auto; Type: PSC; Volts: 208-230; Wt. Lbs.: 13.0;
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Electronically Com...
Description: ECM motor lowers operational costs through 50% increase in efficiency over shaded pole and PSC motors 1625 RPM; CCW rotation Diameter: 5/16″; Evaporator Type: Low Profile; HP: 1/15; Mfg. #: 22617701; Rot.: CCW; RPM: 1625; Volts: 208/230;
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Electronically Com...
Description: Quick and easy solution for reducing costs and environmental impact without having to replace entire system Replacement motors lower operational costs through 50% increase in efficiency — or more — over shaded pole and PSC motors Easy-to-install as drop-in replacement; also available as an option on new Bohn, Larkin, Climate Control, and Chandler equipment Diameter: 5/16″; Evaporator Type: Low Profile; HP: 1/15; Mfg. #: 22617801; Rot.: CCW; RPM: 1625; Volts: 120
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Unit Bearing Fan M...
Description: 51 frame, 9W, 1550 RPM Sleeve bearing, CWOSE rotation All-angle mounting, shaded pole, 1-speed Agency Certification: UR/CSA; Ambient Operating Temp. (Celsius): 40; Bearing Type: Slv; Efficiency: 28.0%; Enclosure: TE; F/L Amps: 0.80; Hz: 60; Insulation Class: B; Mfg. #: D562; Mounting: All Angle; NEMA Frame: 51; Phase: Single; Rot.: CWOSE; RPM: 1550; Service Factor: 1.00; Speeds: 1; Thermal Protection: Auto; Type: Shaded Pole; Volts: 115; Watts: 9;
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Unit Bearing Motor...
Description: Single-speed, 6W, 1550 RPM, shaded pole CWOSE rotation, 50/60Hz All-angle operation, continuous air over A: 4″; Agency Certification: UR; Diameter: 3-1/2″; Efficiency: 35.0%; Enclosure: TEAO; F/L Amps: 0.40; Hz: 60; Insulation Class: B; Mfg. #: 65311; Mounting: Single Foot Pad; NEMA Frame: Non-Std.; Phase: Single; Rot.: CWOSE; RPM: 1550; Service Factor: 1.00; Shaft Diam.: 1/4″-20 Thd; Shaft Length: 1/2″; Speeds: 1; Std. Mount. Pos.: All Angle; Thermal Protection: Impedance; Type: Shaded Pole; Volts: 115; Watts: 6; Wt. Lbs.: 3.0;
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Direct Drive Blowe...
Description: 3-speed, PSC, sleeve bearing. 1075 RPM, 3 speed, resilent mounting Rotation: Plug reversible, capacitor not included Agency Certification: UR/CSA; Ambient Operating Temp. (Celsius): 40; Bearing Type: Slv; Capacitor to Match: G21-909; Diameter: 5-5/8″; Efficiency: 65.0%; Enclosure: OPEN; F/L Amps: 4.00; HP: 3/4-1/3; Hz: 60; Insulation Class: B; Mfg. #: D970; Mounting: Resilient; NEMA Frame: 48; Phase: Single; Rot.: Rev.; RPM: 1075; Service Factor: 1.00; Shaft Diam.: 1/2″; Shaft Length: 5-1/2″; Speeds: 3; Thermal Protection: Auto; Type: PSC; Volts: 277; Wt. Lbs.: 17.8; Applications: Used for fan coils, condenser fans and other air-moving applications |Designed for a broad range of …
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Direct Drive Blowe...
Description: 48 frame, 3-speed 1075 RPM, sleeve bearing Reversible rotation, open enclosure A: 4-1/2″; Agency Certification: UR/CSA; Ambient Operating Temp. (Celsius): 40; Bearing Type: Slv; Capacitor to Match: G21-930; Diameter: 5-5/8″; Efficiency: 65.0%; Enclosure: OPEN; F/L Amps: 5.90; HP: 1/3-1/5; Hz: 60; Insulation Class: B; Mfg. #: D727; Mounting: Resilient/Thru Bolts; NEMA Frame: 48; Phase: Single; R: 4-13/16″; Rot.: Rev.; RPM: 1075; Service Factor: 1.00; Shaft Diam.: 1/2″; Shaft Length: 6″; Speeds: 3; Thermal Protection: Yes; Type: PSC; Volts: 115; Wt. Lbs.: 14.0; Applications: Ideal replacements for blowers in direct drive furnaces, air conditioners and exhaust fans Features: PSC |Open …
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Condenser Fan Moto...
Description: 48 frame, 825 RPM Reversible rotation, 1-speed, SAB bearing All-angle mounting A: 4-1/16″; Agency Certification: UR/CSA; Ambient Operating Temp. (Celsius): 60; Bearing Type: SAB; Capacitor to Match: G21-930; Diameter: 5-5/8″; Efficiency: 60.0%; Enclosure: TEAO; F/L Amps: 1; HP: 1/6; Hz: 60; Insulation Class: B; Mfg. #: 1873; Mounting: Stud; NEMA Frame: 48; Phase: Single; Rot.: Rev.; RPM: 825; Service Factor: 1.00; Shaft Diam.: 1/2″; Shaft Length: 6″; Speeds: 1; Std. Mount. Pos.: All Angle; Thermal Protection: Auto; Type: PSC; Volts: 208-230; Wt. Lbs.: 12.0; Applications: Replaces motors in units by Carrier/Bryant and others Features: 60°C ambient, thermally protected|Flat end …
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Replacement for Ma...
Description: Single-speed, PSC motor for Magic Chef 2-ton condenser fan units Open ventilated on shaft end as is the original motor Sleeve bearings Replaces Magic Chef #35035B001, F42B59A01, CJK15, CTK18, CJK24, CJK30 and CJK36; Westinghouse #322P859; and Magnetek #DE3L038 A: 4-15/16″; Agency Certification: UR/CSA; Ambient Operating Temp. (Celsius): 40; Bearing Type: Slv; Capacitor to Match: G21-930; Diameter: 5″; Efficiency: 65.0%; Enclosure: OAO; F/L Amps: 1.50; HP: 1/5; Hz: 60; Insulation Class: B; Mfg. #: OMC6517; Mounting: Thru-bolt; NEMA Frame: 42; Phase: Single; Rot.: CWOSE; RPM: 1075; Service Factor: 1.00; Shaft Diam.: 1/2″; Shaft Length: 3-3/8″; Speeds: 1; Std. Mount. Pos.: …