If your AC unit hums but won’t start, or it clicks on and off randomly, the problem might be a bad contactor. The contactor is a small electrical switch inside your condensing unit that sends power to the compressor and fan motor when your thermostat calls for cooling. When it fails, your whole system can…
Your furnace turns on, runs for a few minutes, shuts off, then turns on again. Over and over. That’s short cycling — and besides being annoying, it’s running up your gas bill and wearing out your furnace faster. Here’s what causes it and which parts to check. What Is Short Cycling? A normal furnace cycle…
Your furnace stopped heating and the house is getting cold. Before you spend $300–$800 on a service call, here are six parts you can check and replace yourself — in order from most common to least common failure. Most of these are under $70 and take less than 30 minutes to swap. We sell all…
Your furnace clicks but won’t light. You’ve checked the thermostat, the gas is on, and the breaker’s fine. The most likely culprit is a bad hot surface ignitor — and the good news is, it’s one of the easiest furnace parts to replace yourself. Where to Get One Today Open To Public HVAC Parts —…
Every HVAC system has a nameplate — a metal sticker with the model number, serial number, and key specs printed on it. If you can find it and read it, you can walk into our store and we’ll pull the exact replacement part in seconds. Here’s how to find yours and what the numbers mean….
It’s 100 degrees in Dallas and your AC just stopped cooling. Before you call a pro and spend $300–$800, here are five parts you can diagnose and replace yourself — most in under an hour, with basic tools. We sell all five of these parts at Open To Public HVAC Parts in Dallas, and we’ll…
Your AC stopped cooling, and after a quick search you think the capacitor is the problem. Now you need one — today. Here’s where to get it in Dallas and what to know before you buy. The Short Answer Open To Public HVAC Parts at 10226 Plano Rd, Suite 104, Dallas TX 75238. We carry…
Control boards are the most common HVAC repair part. Learn how to identify your board by model number, choose between OEM and universal replacements, and swap it out yourself.
Yes, anyone can buy most HVAC parts without a license. Here is what is restricted, what is not, and where to find an HVAC supply store that sells to the public.
Looking for HVAC parts near you in Dallas? Open To Public HVAC Parts sells to everyone — homeowners, handymen, and contractors. No license required. Walk-in or shop online.