Step 2 Set the "Function" switch on your DMM to the "Ohms" function. If your DMM is a manually ranging meter, set the "Range" switch to the lowest Ohms range. The lowest range on most manually ranging meters is a 200 Ohms. If your meter is an autoranging meter, it will select th...
Check the set temperatures on your thermostat – if the set temperature is lower than the current room temperature, the air conditioner cycle will not stop. Adjust the temperature up a few degrees higher than the current room temperature, which should trigger the thermostat to shut down the air...
Don't rush to "fix" this by changing the steam pressure control switch - that's treating the symptom not the illness. Check the steam boiler water usage rate - an increase in water usage at the boiler can be due to a leak somewhere - in the condensate line, or in the case of col...
Many people think that they can replace a light switch or do other simple electrical repair tasks on their own. However, this is dangerous unless you’re an experienced and licensed electrician who knows how to work with electricity safely. Even small jobs can be complex and involve understandin...
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To check your receptacles for polarity, plug a polarity checker into a receptacle. The lights will tell you if the polarity is correct and, if not, which lines are reversed. If there is a reversal, turn the circuit off, pull the receptacle out of the electrical box, and switch the wires...
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Feel free to check out our post, “Should You Buy a New or Used RV?” for details about the many considerations that need to be made when determining whether to buy new or used.And again, if you find yourself in the market for a used Class A RV in particular, have a look at our...
Before you begin to install your new thermostat turn the power off. For both the condensing unit and the air handler/furnace/or boiler. Thermostat Installation Tools & Steps | How to Wire a Thermostat These are the four wires that you need to control the heat, cooling, and the blower or...