Which especially funny because it’s part of the same religion, just the “other side”

Who the fuck is Dennis

I think you mean CIBC

I tapped it and viewed full size no problem

Therr are so many fuckin weird names in here, I’ve never thought anyone would name their cat 5-7 words. 🤣

Nope, Canada.

I don’t think thats what the comment said

Just curious what’s wrong with saying Google?

Oh thanks, because I pictured the original comment formatted the exact same, just without periods. 😆

Oh lol.

Trying to figure out if this is a neurodivergent thing or an OCD thing. Or just a joke.

Lol yeah, a motor can run in either direction, but I can’t think of any that do in the equipment I service as part of normal operation right now.

Small correction, no motor runs backward. You can’t reverse the flow through a compressor, so heat pumps have a reversing valve that slides back and forth to reverse the flow of refrigerant in the system.

Here’s a fun video to watch

And now you’ve stumbled upon the debate that us air conditioning and refrigeration mechanics are all participating in. Refrigerants right now have some sort of danger.

R-22 has an ozone depletion potential. It has clhlorine atoms that break up ozone in the atmosphere, and it’s been discontinued in 2020.

R-410A has flourine atoms, so has no ozone depletion potential but has a global warming potential, like CO2. It’s the current refrigarant for air conditioners and heat pumps, next to be phased out when we find a better replacement.

Ammonia is natural and not harmful for the environment, but flammable and toxic in high concentrations. Lucky for you, most air conditioning or residential/commercial refrigeration systems don’t use it, it’s only large scale industrial refrigaration, like fisheries, ice cream and yogurt factories, etc.

Some say the hydro companies are pushing heat pumps to make more money. They also require more maintenance than a furnace, which also cost $$. Change your filters, and have your electrical components checked at least once per year and your system be happier in the long run and you’ll save on break downs and repairs.

Me, I just try to do a good job, practice good workmanship to make sure my installs and the equioment I maintain don’t leak or break. That’s how I’m doing my part for the planet

We’re constantly trying to do better and be better, it’s just a long process.

I’m a 4th year AC/R mechanic born and raise in Southern Ontario, currently in BC.

You mebtioned your hydro was up but gas was down. Out of curiosity, can you tell me how your total cost of heating changed before/after your first winter with your heatpump? Did you end up saving money?

All the god damn time

Don’t forget to bring a towel!