HVAC Tips
How Seasonal Changes Affect Your R-32 Refrigerant Performance
Jake explains what R-32 is doing behind the scenes — and why weather matters more than most homeowners realize
Refrigerant doesn’t care what the th...
When to Skip DIY: Maintenance Tasks That Require a Pro
Jake explains where homeowner maintenance ends — and where real risk begins
I’m all for DIY maintenance.
Clean filters. Rinse coils. Clear drains. ...
Troubleshooting Common Maintenance Issues with Goodman R-32 Systems
Jake’s step-by-step way to separate simple maintenance problems from real repair calls
Most Goodman R-32 systems don’t “break.”They drift out of ba...
DIY Tools Every HVAC Owner Should Have (and How to Use Them)
Jake’s no-fluff guide to the tools that actually help — and the ones that get people in trouble
Let me clear something up right away.
You don’t nee...
Thermostat Smarts: Calibrating & Maintaining for Comfort (Including Smart Thermostats)
Including smart thermostats — Jake explains how the “brain” of your system really works
If your HVAC system were a truck, the thermostat would be t...
Furnace Maintenance Basics: A Homeowner’s Guide to Cleaner, Safer Heat
Jake breaks down what actually matters, what’s safe to DIY, and what keeps your furnace running reliably all winter
A furnace doesn’t usually fail ...
Air Filters: The Small Part That Makes a Huge Difference
Jake explains why this $10–$30 part controls comfort, efficiency, and system lifespan
If I had a dollar for every service call that started with“No...
Cleaning & Caring for the Condenser Coil: Your Step-By-Step Guide
Jake explains how to protect efficiency, prevent breakdowns, and extend the life of your Goodman R-32 system
If your HVAC system were a pair of lun...
The Essential Seasonal Checklist for Your Goodman R-32 HVAC System
Jake’s no-nonsense guide to keeping your system efficient, quiet, and problem-free all year
If there’s one thing I’ve learned after years around Go...
Cooling & Heating Efficiency Optimization Through Maintenance
(Jake’s Field-Tested Guide to Getting More Comfort for Every Dollar You Spend on Power)
Most people think PTAC efficiency is locked in at the facto...
When Maintenance Turns Into Repair: Red Flags You Can’t Ignore
(Jake’s Reality Check on When “Just Cleaning It” Isn’t Enough Anymore)
Maintenance keeps a PTAC healthy.Ignoring red flags breaks it.
I’ve walked i...
Troubleshooting: Common Symptoms & Real Maintenance Fixes for your PTAC
(Jake’s Straightforward Guide to Finding the Real Problem—Before You Call for Service)
When a PTAC stops working the way it should, most people jum...