[Please refer to the long form version of the rules here.](https://www.reddit.com/r/hvacadvice/comments/wz8vhy/subreddit_rules_august_2022/)

/r/HVACadvice exists to offer insight from people who are experienced in the HVAC field. If you are experiencing issues with your Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration system PLEASE call a professional. While the mods do their best to make sure information is accurate, you should ALWAYS take internet advice with a grain of salt.

No advertising is permitted here - as in do not post links to your blog, specific products for sale on other websites, etc.

If you have an electrical question, feel free to ask over at r/askanelectrician !

Please do not crosspost to r/hvac or r/thermostats - pick one sub for your post.

**Blacklisted topics:**

* Disabling safety systems, _even for just a minute to test or because you are very cold._ Zero tolerance.
* DIY asbestos abatement 
* Untrained work on three phase _or_ electrical voltages higher than 240
* Venting refrigerant deliberately or advocating doing so.
* Uncertified refrigerant use (using gauges without proper certifications).
* Unlicensed or uncertified work on gas appliances directly affecting the flow of gas/exhaust, examples include: gas pressure adjustments, venting, gas pipe work.

**An immediate ban will result for anyone giving unsafe or dangerous advice.**

Related Subreddits:

* /r/HVAC (mother and father to us all)

* r/hvacporn (for those sweet, sexy mechanical rooms and installs)

* r/askanelectrician (for basic electrical questions)

* r/ProHVACR (questions about owning or operating a HVAC company)

* r/refrigeration (commercial refrigeration stuff)

* r/airbalance (for Test, Adjust and Balance professionals)

* r/kitchensuppression (for commercial range hood/restaurant fire suppression)

* r/airconditioners (window units, wall shakers and all related equipment)

* r/construction (for the lols and the hahas)

* /r/MEP

* r/plumbing

* r/Electricians

* r/electrical

* r/renewableenergy

* r/workplacesafety

There's also the [HVAC discord](https://discord.com/invite/Hvac) that seems like a pretty chill place to hang out, but it isn't affiliated with Reddit. [The mod crew is forever on call here.](https://discord.gg/WhHUKzBTx7)

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<div class="md"><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/hvacadvice/comments/wz8vhy/subreddit_rules_august_2022/">Please refer to the long form version of the rules here.</a>

<a href="/r/HVACadvice">/r/HVACadvice</a> exists to offer insight from people who are experienced in the HVAC field. If you are experiencing issues with your Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration system PLEASE call a professional. While the mods do their best to make sure information is accurate, you should ALWAYS take internet advice with a grain of salt.

No advertising is permitted here - as in do not post links to your blog, specific products for sale on other websites, etc.

If you have an electrical question, feel free to ask over at <a href="/r/askanelectrician">r/askanelectrician</a> !

Please do not crosspost to <a href="/r/hvac">r/hvac</a> or <a href="/r/thermostats">r/thermostats</a> - pick one sub for your post.

Blacklisted topics:

<ul>
<li>Disabling safety systems, even for just a minute to test or because you are very cold. Zero tolerance.</li>
<li>DIY asbestos abatement </li>
<li>Untrained work on three phase or electrical voltages higher than 240</li>
<li>Venting refrigerant deliberately or advocating doing so.</li>
<li>Uncertified refrigerant use (using gauges without proper certifications).</li>
<li>Unlicensed or uncertified work on gas appliances directly affecting the flow of gas/exhaust, examples include: gas pressure adjustments, venting, gas pipe work.</li>
</ul>

An immediate ban will result for anyone giving unsafe or dangerous advice.

Related Subreddits:

<ul>
<li><a href="/r/HVAC">/r/HVAC</a> (mother and father to us all)</li>
<li><a href="/r/hvacporn">r/hvacporn</a> (for those sweet, sexy mechanical rooms and installs)</li>
<li><a href="/r/askanelectrician">r/askanelectrician</a> (for basic electrical questions)</li>
<li><a href="/r/ProHVACR">r/ProHVACR</a> (questions about owning or operating a HVAC company)</li>
<li><a href="/r/refrigeration">r/refrigeration</a> (commercial refrigeration stuff)</li>
<li><a href="/r/airbalance">r/airbalance</a> (for Test, Adjust and Balance professionals)</li>
<li><a href="/r/kitchensuppression">r/kitchensuppression</a> (for commercial range hood/restaurant fire suppression)</li>
<li><a href="/r/airconditioners">r/airconditioners</a> (window units, wall shakers and all related equipment)</li>
<li><a href="/r/construction">r/construction</a> (for the lols and the hahas)</li>
<li><a href="/r/MEP">/r/MEP</a></li>
<li><a href="/r/plumbing">r/plumbing</a></li>
<li><a href="/r/Electricians">r/Electricians</a></li>
<li><a href="/r/electrical">r/electrical</a></li>
<li><a href="/r/renewableenergy">r/renewableenergy</a></li>
<li><a href="/r/workplacesafety">r/workplacesafety</a></li>
</ul>

There&#39;s also the <a href="https://discord.com/invite/Hvac">HVAC discord</a> that seems like a pretty chill place to hang out, but it isn&#39;t affiliated with Reddit. <a href="https://discord.gg/WhHUKzBTx7">The mod crew is forever on call here.</a>

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Please read rules before posting!

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Please read rules before posting!
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Please note in your title your location, the make and model of your heating/cooling unit as well as what kind of fuel (electric, gas, dark magic from Satan himself, etc etc) it runs on.


When submitting a question, please include the following information:

-Type of equipment/system (furnace, boiler, minisplit, air conditioner, forced air, electric baseboard heater, fart fan, etc etc) 

-Location and climate

-Model/serial numbers for any equipment

-Cocaine (two lines minimum, more if issue is urgent)

-Pictures (or video w/sound if issue is auditory in nature)

-Measurements, if relevant


Thank you

<div class="md">Please note in your title your location, the make and model of your heating/cooling unit as well as what kind of fuel (electric, gas, dark magic from Satan himself, etc etc) it runs on.

When submitting a question, please include the following information:

-Type of equipment/system (furnace, boiler, minisplit, air conditioner, forced air, electric baseboard heater, fart fan, etc etc) 

-Location and climate

-Model/serial numbers for any equipment

-Cocaine (two lines minimum, more if issue is urgent)

-Pictures (or video w/sound if issue is auditory in nature)

-Measurements, if relevant

Thank you
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