HVAC Tips
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...
Fan, Blower, and Motor Care: The Quiet Workhorse of Your Propane Heater
When people talk about heater maintenance, they obsess over burners and flames—and for good reason. But if the fan, blower, and motor assembly isn’...
How to Tune Up the Burner and Flame Assembly on Your Reznor Heater
If your Reznor heater is the heart of your shop, the burner and flame assembly is the pulse. When it’s clean, aligned, and breathing right, you get...
The Ultimate Annual Maintenance Checklist for Your Reznor Propane Unit Heater
If your Reznor propane unit heater fires up every winter and you forget about it until something goes wrong, you’re playing an expensive game of ch...
The Air Quality Connection: How Maintenance Improves Indoor Comfort & Health
Most homeowners think HVAC maintenance is about temperature.
Hot enough. Cold enough. End of story.
But here’s the reality I’ve seen inside thousan...
Winter Is Coming: Preparing Your 96% AFUE Furnace for Cold Months
High-efficiency furnaces are amazing — when they’re prepared correctly.
A 96% AFUE furnace like your Goodman doesn’t forgive neglect the way old cl...
The Ultimate Checklist for Your Goodman 3-Ton System’s Long Life
If you own a Goodman 3-ton system, you already made a solid equipment choice. Goodman units are built to run — but they’re not magic.
Here’s the tr...