Smart Controls & App Setup: How Mike Automated His Two Zones

Smart Controls & App Setup: How Mike Automated His Two Zones

Mike shows how he wired up apps, voice, sensors, and automations to run a MRCOOL 27k two-zone system smarter—less energy, steadier comfort, zero fuss.

Climate Zone Math — Why a 27k in Florida Isn’t the Same as in Colorado

Climate Zone Math — Why a 27k in Florida Isn’t the Same as in Colorado

Mike explains why the same 27k BTU MRCOOL system performs differently in Florida vs. Colorado — the hidden math of humidity, altitude, and load factors.

How R-32 Changed Mike’s Setup — Smaller Charge, Bigger Efficiency

How R-32 Changed Mike’s Setup — Smaller Charge, Bigger Efficiency

Mike breaks down how R-32 transformed his 2-zone MRCOOL setup — smaller refrigerant charge, higher SEER2 efficiency, and full 2025 AIM-Act compliance.

DIY Installation Walkthrough: How Mike Mounted, Connected, and Vacuumed His MRCOOL 27k System

DIY Installation Walkthrough: How Mike Mounted, Connected, and Vacuumed His MRCOOL 27k System

Follow Mike’s real-world, step-by-step guide to installing the MRCOOL 27k 5th Gen 2-Zone (9k + 18k) system — from mounting to line sets, leak checks, and startup.

Ductwork Efficiency The Hidden Variable in System Sizing

Ductwork Efficiency: The Hidden Variable in System Sizing

🧰 1️⃣ The Problem Most Homeowners Don’t Know Exists You’d be shocked how many “bad air conditioners” I’ve fixed without touching the condenser. La...
Climate Zone Math — Why a 2.5-Ton in Texas Isn’t the Same as in Michigan

Climate Zone Math — Why a 2.5-Ton in Texas Isn’t the Same as in Michigan

🗺️ 1️⃣ Same House, Different State — Different System If I had a dollar for every time a homeowner asked me, “Mike, my cousin in Michigan has the...
How R-32 Systems Changed the Sizing Game in 2025

How R-32 Systems Changed the Sizing Game in 2025

🧊 1️⃣ The 2025 Shift — Why Every Tech Is Talking About R-32 If you’ve ever stood next to a running air conditioner in July and wondered why it fee...
The Cost of Being Oversized — Why Bigger Isn’t Better in HVAC

The Cost of Being Oversized — Why Bigger Isn’t Better in HVAC

🏠 1️⃣ The “Bigger is Better” Myth I Hear Every Week “Mike, just give me the biggest one you’ve got. I don’t want to take any chances.” That’s wh...
Square Footage vs. System Size — The Real Math Mike Used for His 2-Zone Setup

Square Footage vs. System Size — The Real Math Mike Used for His 2-Zone Setup

Forget the guesswork. Mike shows the step-by-step math he used to size a MRCOOL 27,000 BTU 2-zone (9k + 18k) system—covering climate, and Manual J principles.

 

Square Footage vs. System Size — The Real Math Mike Uses on Every Job

Square Footage vs. System Size — The Real Math Mike Uses on Every Job

🏠 1️⃣ Why “Square Footage Math” Is Only Half the Story If I had a dollar for every time a homeowner told me, “I just went by one ton per 500 squar...
Rebates, Tax Credits & Energy Savings: How Mike Claimed His 2025 Incentives

Rebates, Tax Credits & Energy Savings: How Mike Claimed His 2025 Incentives

Discover how Mike saved big with 2025 HVAC rebates and tax credits using his MRCOOL 48k 3-Zone Mini Split. Learn how you can claim Energy Star and IRA incentives.