hopefully capacitor advice

Ok so it's been a HOT Sunday in my household. We realized as I left to run errands that it was 5° warmer than it should have been. By the time I got home to check it out, it reached 83° inside. Went through basic troubleshooting and easily found a power line issue… turned out the 60A breaker on the main feed for outside had a bad leg. Went and tracked down a replacement and success! We now have 240v at the outside unit! . After a little while, it hit 85° and I realized it's still not right. Nothing is making any strange noises, and everyth . . . [More]

hopefully capacitor advice

Ok so it's been a HOT Sunday in my household. We realized as I left to run errands that it was 5° warmer than it should have been. By the time I got home to check it out, it reached 83° inside. Went through basic troubleshooting and easily found a power line issue… turned out the 60A breaker on the main feed for outside had a bad leg. Went and tracked down a replacement and success! We now have 240v at the outside unit! . After a little while, it hit 85° and I realized it's still not right. Nothing is making any strange noises, and everyth . . . [More]

what could cause 1 yr old hvac to create smoke smell

The unit still actively and quickly cools the house, but it was burning something causing Carbon monoxide and nauseousness. This was confirmed by the emergency utility technician that came out to rule out a gas leak and help identify the problem. Could opening more registers or removing the register filters help solve this issue? The builders used the floor registers as a trash can for sweeping away debris, so I had put filters to try to keep the air cleaner for my family. We also closed some registers (as directed on the main unit's instructio . . . [More]

what could cause 1 yr old hvac to create smoke smell

The unit still actively and quickly cools the house, but it was burning something causing Carbon monoxide and nauseousness. This was confirmed by the emergency utility technician that came out to rule out a gas leak and help identify the problem. Could opening more registers or removing the register filters help solve this issue? The builders used the floor registers as a trash can for sweeping away debris, so I had put filters to try to keep the air cleaner for my family. We also closed some registers (as directed on the main unit's instructio . . . [More]

hvac maintenance what do you do

What do HVAC techs actually do when they perform annual maintenance in AC/furnace? My house is 3 years old. Do I need to have HVAC serviced? I don't currently have any issues. I have a very tight budget right now, so I want to know how much I can expect to spend and why. Question from user OppositeArt8562 at hvacadvice at reddit. Answer: Well if you're broke don't worry about it. Maintenance whether it's AC or furnace is to just get out there, test components, clean stuff up that sort of thing. The biggest thing it to try to find issues so they . . . [More]

hvac maintenance what do you do

What do HVAC techs actually do when they perform annual maintenance in AC/furnace? My house is 3 years old. Do I need to have HVAC serviced? I don't currently have any issues. I have a very tight budget right now, so I want to know how much I can expect to spend and why. Question from user OppositeArt8562 at hvacadvice at reddit. Answer: Well if you're broke don't worry about it. Maintenance whether it's AC or furnace is to just get out there, test components, clean stuff up that sort of thing. The biggest thing it to try to find issues so they . . . [More]

why is my pool heater steaming?

If you notice your pool heater steaming, it could indicate a potential issue that needs attention. While we can provide some general information, it’s important to note that specific troubleshooting and repairs should be carried out by a professional pool heater technician. Yes, it can be normal to see some steam coming from your pool heater, particularly when the weather is colder. When cold pool water enters the heater and comes into contact with the hot heating elements, it can create steam or vapor that rises from the unit. This is typica . . . [More]

why is my pool heater steaming?

If you notice your pool heater steaming, it could indicate a potential issue that needs attention. While we can provide some general information, it’s important to note that specific troubleshooting and repairs should be carried out by a professional pool heater technician. Yes, it can be normal to see some steam coming from your pool heater, particularly when the weather is colder. When cold pool water enters the heater and comes into contact with the hot heating elements, it can create steam or vapor that rises from the unit. This is typica . . . [More]

WordPress Pattern Directory Updated to Show Curated Patterns by Default

If you haven’t visited the WordPress Pattern Directory lately, it may look very different from when it launched two years ago. At first there was an emphasis on getting the community to contribute to the resource but the directory has now passed more than 1,500 patterns. Contributors are making changes to provide a more curated experience ahead of the inclusion of a new Pattern Directory Explorer that is still in progress. A recent update to the Pattern Directory alters the homepage and category pages to show curated patterns by default, . . . [More]

WordPress Pattern Directory Updated to Show Curated Patterns by Default

If you haven’t visited the WordPress Pattern Directory lately, it may look very different from when it launched two years ago. At first there was an emphasis on getting the community to contribute to the resource but the directory has now passed more than 1,500 patterns. Contributors are making changes to provide a more curated experience ahead of the inclusion of a new Pattern Directory Explorer that is still in progress. A recent update to the Pattern Directory alters the homepage and category pages to show curated patterns by default, . . . [More]

Really Simple SSL Plugin Adds Free Vulnerability Detection

Really Simple SSL, a popular plugin used on more than five million sites for installing SSL certificates, handling website migrations, mixed content, redirects, and security headers, has added a new feature in its most recent major update. Version 7.0.0 introduces vulnerability detection as part of a partnership with WP Vulnerability, an open source, free API created by Javier Casares with contributions from other open source, freely available databases. Once enabled, it notifies users if a vulnerability is found and suggests actions. “ . . . [More]

Really Simple SSL Plugin Adds Free Vulnerability Detection

Really Simple SSL, a popular plugin used on more than five million sites for installing SSL certificates, handling website migrations, mixed content, redirects, and security headers, has added a new feature in its most recent major update. Version 7.0.0 introduces vulnerability detection as part of a partnership with WP Vulnerability, an open source, free API created by Javier Casares with contributions from other open source, freely available databases. Once enabled, it notifies users if a vulnerability is found and suggests actions. “ . . . [More]

having to switch breaker to get unit to start up

I noticed my outside unit wasn't running, i left it completely off for 30 minutes and tried again, still nothing. Then I reset the breaker and turned it back on at the thermostat again, instantly working and turned back on and it's currently cooling. So the AC unit is only working after the breaker inside my house is reset. Sorry if this is confusing, I have very minimal knowledge on this and I'm a little flustered. Question from user shearlock-combs at hvacadvice at reddit. Answer: If the unit keeps doing that. It would be good to check for an . . . [More]

having to switch breaker to get unit to start up

I noticed my outside unit wasn't running, i left it completely off for 30 minutes and tried again, still nothing. Then I reset the breaker and turned it back on at the thermostat again, instantly working and turned back on and it's currently cooling. So the AC unit is only working after the breaker inside my house is reset. Sorry if this is confusing, I have very minimal knowledge on this and I'm a little flustered. Question from user shearlock-combs at hvacadvice at reddit. Answer: If the unit keeps doing that. It would be good to check for an . . . [More]

Gravatar Adds New Payment Features for Profiles

Up until yesterday, the Gravatar (Globally Recognized Avatar) blog lay dormant for nine years, the last post chronicling how the team set out to create a Gravatar app that somehow “morphed into a Selfies app.” Communication went silent after that, although the Twitter account posted occasionally. The service has pivoted to become “a personal digital business card” where users can link to various apps and websites that help to establish their identities online. Gravatar announced this week that it has launched new payment feature . . . [More]

Gravatar Adds New Payment Features for Profiles

Up until yesterday, the Gravatar (Globally Recognized Avatar) blog lay dormant for nine years, the last post chronicling how the team set out to create a Gravatar app that somehow “morphed into a Selfies app.” Communication went silent after that, although the Twitter account posted occasionally. The service has pivoted to become “a personal digital business card” where users can link to various apps and websites that help to establish their identities online. Gravatar announced this week that it has launched new payment feature . . . [More]

WordPress.com Makes Monetization Features Available for Free

WordPress.com has been known to experiment with its pricing from time to time, and the platform announced another major change today. Users on the Free plan are now able to use monetization features without upgrading. In the past, WordPress.com users who wanted to earn money on their websites by collecting donations, creating a newsletter, or selling items or subscriptions, had to be on one of the paid plans. These monetization features are now available to all users on all tiers. The fee structure varies, based on the user’s plan. Tr . . . [More]

WordPress.com Makes Monetization Features Available for Free

WordPress.com has been known to experiment with its pricing from time to time, and the platform announced another major change today. Users on the Free plan are now able to use monetization features without upgrading. In the past, WordPress.com users who wanted to earn money on their websites by collecting donations, creating a newsletter, or selling items or subscriptions, had to be on one of the paid plans. These monetization features are now available to all users on all tiers. The fee structure varies, based on the user’s plan. Tr . . . [More]

#80 – Angela Jin on How and Why WordCamps Might Change in the Future

Transcript [00:00:00] Nathan Wrigley: Welcome to the Jukebox podcast from WP Tavern. My name is Nathan Wrigley. Jukebox is a podcast which is dedicated to all things WordPress. The people, the events, the plugins, the blocks, the themes, and did this case, how and why WordCamps might change in the future? If you’d like to subscribe to the podcast, you can do that by searching for WP Tavern in your podcast player of choice. Or by going to WPTavern.com forward slash feed forward slash podcast. And you can copy that URL into most podcast p . . . [More]

#80 – Angela Jin on How and Why WordCamps Might Change in the Future

Transcript [00:00:00] Nathan Wrigley: Welcome to the Jukebox podcast from WP Tavern. My name is Nathan Wrigley. Jukebox is a podcast which is dedicated to all things WordPress. The people, the events, the plugins, the blocks, the themes, and did this case, how and why WordCamps might change in the future? If you’d like to subscribe to the podcast, you can do that by searching for WP Tavern in your podcast player of choice. Or by going to WPTavern.com forward slash feed forward slash podcast. And you can copy that URL into most podcast p . . . [More]