HVAC Tips
The Burn Test Protocol — Verifying Your Installation With Savvy’s 7-Minute Startup Diagnostic
A precision-based combustion, airflow, electrical, and safety assessment designed to validate a heater installation before long-term operation begi...
Smart Thermostat Pairings — Installing Controls That Cut Fuel Use Without Cutting Comfort
Most homeowners think a thermostat is just a “wall button.”Professionals know it’s the brain of the entire heating system — and when paired intenti...
Propane Like a Pro — Line Routing, Regulator Setup & Leak Testing for Ultra-Safe Operation
Propane is one of the cleanest, most efficient heating fuels — but only when installed correctly.A perfectly routed propane line and a properly tun...
The Electrical Safety Dance — Wiring Your Heater Without Overloading Your Panel (or Your Patience)
Installing a propane or garage heater seems simple: mount the unit, run the gas line, wire the circuit, and flip the switch.
But ask any electricia...
The Installer’s Green Kit — Eco-Smart Tools, PPE & Accessories Every Homeowner Should Bring to the Job
Most homeowners think installation success depends on skill. Professionals think it depends on experience.
Savvy knows the truth:
A safe, sustaina...
The Quiet Burn Blueprint — Installing a Propane Heater That Sounds Like a Whisper, Not a Jet Engine
Most people judge a propane heater by its BTUs, its brand, or its price tag — but very few judge it by what might matter most in a garage or worksh...
The Fresh-Air Paradox — How to Balance Combustion Venting with Winter Heat Retention
Most homeowners think heating efficiency is all about BTUs, thermostat settings, or insulation. But behind the scenes, there’s a quieter, more deli...
The Clearance Compass — Micro-Mapping Safe Radiant Zones for Garage & Shop Installs
A Savvy-style guide to smarter, safer, more sustainable heater placement
Clearances are the unsung heroes of heater performance. Everyone talks abo...
Propane-First Planning — Designing a Safe, Sustainable, Low-Emission Install from Day Zero
A Savvy long-form guide for homeowners, DIY installers, and eco-focused pros
Propane is one of the most misunderstood fuels in the HVAC world. Peop...
Condensate: The Forgotten Flow — Designing Eco-Responsible Drain Lines, Pumps & Neutralizers
🌿 Introduction: The Part of Your HVAC System No One Talks About — But Should
Your air conditioner or high-efficiency gas furnace is quietly produc...
Dual-Fuel Harmony — Installing AC + Gas Furnace Systems That Think (and Breathe) Like One Machine
🌿 Introduction: Two Systems, One Brain — The Future of Hybrid Comfort
Most homes run heating and cooling as if they’re two separate worlds:AC in t...
The ‘First 15 Minutes’ Test — A Startup Procedure That Predicts a Decade of Efficiency
🌿 Introduction: The Most Important 15 Minutes of Your System’s Life
Most homeowners think HVAC efficiency is determined by equipment specs — SEER2...