HVAC Tips
When to Replace Parts (Before They Fail): Predictive Furnace Maintenance
Most furnace breakdowns don’t come out of nowhere.
They leave breadcrumbs.
Strange noises. Longer run times. Odd shutdowns. Parts that technically ...
Seasonal Shutdown Rituals: Winter → Summer Furnace Care to Prevent Damage
Most furnace damage doesn’t happen in January.
It happens in April, May, and June — when the heat’s off, nobody’s paying attention, and small probl...
Vent & Flue Care: Why Your Furnace’s ‘Breathing’ System Needs Yearly Inspection
Your furnace doesn’t just burn gas and make heat.
It breathes.
Every time your Goodman 96% AFUE furnace runs, it:
Pulls in combustion air
Light...
Diagnostic Codes & What They Really Mean on Your Goodman Furnace Control Board
When a Goodman furnace flashes a code, most homeowners do one of two things:
Panic
Ignore it and hope the heat stays on
Both are mistakes.
10...
Blower Assembly Basics: Cleaning & Lubrication Tips for Quieter, Longer Runs
If homeowners complain about noise, weak airflow, or uneven heating, I don’t start with the burners.
I start with the blower assembly.
Your Goodman...
Heat Exchanger Health: How to Spot Cracks & Stop Leaks Before They Kill Your Furnace
If a furnace had a heart, this would be it.
The heat exchanger is the one part of your Goodman furnace that:
Keeps combustion gases out of your h...
Goodman Furnace Filter Mastery: Which Filters, When to Replace, and Why It Matters
If furnaces could talk, most of them would complain about the same thing:
“I’m fine — I just can’t breathe.”
I’ve seen Goodman 96% AFUE furnaces sh...
Monthly Furnace TLC: Small Checks That Prevent Big Breakdowns
Most furnace failures don’t happen because a system was “bad.”
They happen because small warnings were ignored for months.
I’ve pulled apart plenty...
The Only Annual Tune-Up Checklist You’ll Ever Need for Your Goodman 96% AFUE Furnace
If I had to bet my reputation on one thing that prevents furnace failures, it wouldn’t be brand, BTUs, or even AFUE ratings.
It’d be annual mainten...
Preparing Your Furnace for Winter (Winterization Checklist)
Every winter, I get the same call — usually at night, usually when it’s freezing:
“Tony, the furnace was working fine yesterday.”
That’s the thin...
Troubleshooting Common Issues of Goodman GR9S800803BN Before Calling a Pro
(What You Can Safely Check — and When to Stop)
Let’s get something straight before we start:
Most furnace problems don’t require a repair right awa...
Pro-Level Inspection Secrets from HVAC Technicians
(What We Look For — and Why It Matters)
Most homeowners think a furnace inspection is just a guy showing up, changing a filter, and saying,
“You’r...