HVAC Tips
Beyond the Filter: How to Improve Indoor Air Quality With Your PTAC
If you own a PTAC, you’ve probably been told the same thing over and over:
“Just change the filter.”
That advice isn’t wrong — it’s just incomple...
When and How to Clean the PTAC Coil Without Damaging It
If there’s one PTAC maintenance task that gets owners into trouble, it’s coil cleaning.
I’ve seen it all:
Bent fins from stiff brushes
Corroded...
DIY PTAC Tune-Up Checklist (Step-by-Step With Photos and Time Estimates)
If you own a PTAC unit, here’s some good news:
You don’t need to be an HVAC tech to keep it running efficiently.
And here’s the honest part: You do...
Seasonal PTAC Care: Spring Through Winter Maintenance Roadmap
PTAC units don’t fail randomly. They fail seasonally.
Cooling problems show up in early summer. Heating issues surface on the first cold night. Mus...
What Every Owner Should Know Before Maintaining a PTAC (No More Guesswork)
If you own a PTAC (Packaged Terminal Air Conditioner), here’s the truth most people learn the hard way: these units don’t fail suddenly — they fail...
Upgrading Maintenance Tools for Propane Unit Heater Owners
You don’t need a service truck full of gadgets to maintain a propane unit heater—but the right tools make the difference between guessing and knowi...
When to Call a Pro: Safety Thresholds & Warranty-Friendly Service Tips
There’s a big difference between being a capable DIY owner and being the guy who accidentally voided his warranty or created a safety hazard.
I’m a...
Prep & Protect: Seasonal Shutdown vs. Startup Procedures for Propane Unit Heaters
Propane unit heaters don’t fail because they’re old—they fail because they’re ignored between seasons.
I’ve seen heaters that ran flawlessly all wi...
Electrical & Ignition System Maintenance: Keep the Sparks Alive
Your Reznor propane heater can have clean burners, perfect airflow, and a spotless heat exchanger—but if the electrical and ignition system is weak...
Deep Cleaning Your Heat Exchanger: Why It Matters & How to Do It Right
If the heat exchanger is compromised, nothing else about your heater matters.
I don’t care how clean the burners are, how quiet the blower is, or h...
Troubleshooting 101: Common Problems & Quick Fixes for Reznor Propane Heaters
When a Reznor propane heater stops working, most people assume the worst: bad gas valve, fried control board, time for a new unit.
In reality, the ...
Venting and Combustion Air: Keep the Breath of Your Heater Clean
Your Reznor propane heater doesn’t just burn fuel—it breathes. And just like a human, when its breathing gets restricted or contaminated, performan...