HVAC Tips
MRCOOL Advantage 9k BTU Review: Real Performance, Real Value
Jake reviews the MRCOOL Advantage 9k BTU with real cooling, heating, and noise tests, room sizing examples, pros/cons, and honest performance numbers.
Common Mistakes First-Time Installers Make with 3-Ton Splits — and How to Avoid Them
Mike exposes the most common 3-ton split installation mistakes—static issues, returns, flex duct, charge errors, drainage, orientation, and how to avoid them.
Heating Capability (If Heat-Pump Option) vs Cooling-Only Split: What Works, What Doesn’t (Mike Breaks It Down)
Mike compares 3-ton heat pumps vs cooling-only splits—covering climate, ductwork, heating performance, defrost cycles, costs, and when each option truly works.
Seasonal Maintenance for a 3-Ton Split: What Mike Does Every 6 Months to Keep It Running for 15+ Years
Mike reveals the 6-month maintenance routine that keeps a 3-ton split running 15+ years—filters, coils, drains, ducts, charge checks, static pressure, and safety.
Noise Control & Comfort: How to Get the 3-Ton Split to Run Smooth and Quiet
Mike explains how to make a 3-ton split system run smooth and quiet by fixing return size, static pressure, duct layout, blower tuning, condenser placement, and vibration.
Efficiency Expectations: What 13.8 SEER2 Means — and What It Doesn’t
Mike explains what 13.8 SEER2 really means, breaking down SEER2 vs EER2, static pressure, humidity load, duct losses, internal load, and real-world 3-ton performance.
Ductwork Realities: Can Your Home or Office Handle 3 Tons of Airflow?
Can your building handle a 3-ton split system? Mike explains duct size, return airflow, static pressure, leakage, flex duct issues, and upgrades for proper performance.
Installation & Hidden Costs for a 3-Ton Split: What to Budget
Mike breaks down the real installation and hidden costs of a 3-ton split system—labor, ductwork, electrical, drain systems, accessories, and what you must budget.
3-Ton vs 2-Ton vs 4-Ton — When More or Less Is Better
Mike compares 2-ton, 3-ton, and 4-ton HVAC systems, explaining real load sizing, duct limits, climate, occupancy, windows, ceilings, and when each tonnage actually works.
What “Multi-Positional” Really Means — and Why It Matters for Install Flexibility
Mike explains why “multi-positional” air handlers matter, how orientation affects airflow, noise, efficiency, drainage, and why Daikin’s 3-ton split fits tough installs.
Is a 3-Ton Light-Commercial Split System Right for Your Space?
Mike explains when a 3-ton light-commercial split system is the right choice, covering load calculation, duct size, insulation, occupancy, airflow, and real cooling needs.
