HVAC Tips
“Manual J” in Plain English: How Pros Actually Size Your Furnace
The Sizing Checklist — Mike’s Pre-Install Walkthrough for Every Customer
Smart Thermostats and Sizing — Why Control Logic Can Compensate for Small Gaps
Real Job Breakdown — How Mike Sized the Goodman 2.5-Ton for a 1,400 Sq. Ft. Ranch
When to Recalculate — How Renovations Throw Off Your System Size
Manual J, S, and D — The Alphabet Soup That Makes or Breaks Comfort
Performance in Extreme Weather: Mike’s Real-World Test Data on the 27k 2-Zone
Heat dome or polar snap, Mike logged how a 27,000 BTU two-zone inverter heat pump actually performs—capacity, humidity, kWh, defrosts, and comfort you can feel.
Performance in Extreme Weather: Mike’s Real-World Test Data on the 27k 2-Zone
Real data beats claims. Mike tested his 27,000 BTU 2-zone inverter heat pump through 105 °F heat and 8 °F cold—here’s how it actually performed and why.
Performance in Extreme Weather: Mike’s Real-World Test Data on the 27k 2-Zone
Real data beats claims. Mike tested his 27,000 BTU 2-zone inverter heat pump through 105 °F heat and 8 °F cold—here’s how it actually performed and why.
Rebates, Tax Credits & Energy Savings: How Mike Claimed His 2025 Incentives
Mike shows how he stacked 2025 incentives—federal 25C/25D tax credits, state/utility rebates, and DOE Home Energy Rebates—to shrink upfront costs and bills.
Maintenance Made Simple: Mike’s 6-Month Cleaning Routine for a 2-Zone System
Mike reveals his step-by-step 6-month cleaning routine for a 2-zone MRCOOL system — saving power, improving air quality, and keeping comfort consistent year-round.
The Cost of Being Oversized — Why Bigger Isn’t Always Better
Mike shows how oversizing your HVAC inflates bills, ruins humidity control, shortens lifespan, and wastes comfort—plus the math and fixes to get sizing right.