HVAC Tips
Noise Control: How to Make a 3-Ton Goodman R-32 System Run Quiet (Even Under Heavy Load)
Mike reveals how to make a 3-ton Goodman R-32 system run whisper-quiet—covering airflow, static pressure, coil sealing, vibration control, duct fixes, and condenser setup.
Installation Cost Breakdown: What a 3-Ton Goodman R-32 System REALLY Costs in 2025
Mike breaks down what a real 2025 installation of a 3-ton Goodman R-32 system truly costs — including parts, labor, ducts, line-set, drains, testing, and hidden expenses.
The Truth About Horizontal Coil Installs: Why Coil Orientation Makes or Breaks Airflow
Mike explains why horizontal coil installs make or break airflow—covering coil pitch, airflow direction, duct transitions, attic heat, leakage, and SEER2 performance.
R-32 vs R-410A: Why Goodman Switched and Why It Matters for Your Cooling Performance
Mike explains why Goodman switched from R-410A to R-32—covering cooling performance, efficiency, humidity control, safety, compressor life, and real-world results.
What 15.2 SEER2 Really Means (Mike Explains Efficiency, EER2, Heat Load & Real Utility Bill Expectations)
Mike explains what 15.2 SEER2 really means, covering EER2, airflow, static pressure, humidity load, duct loss, heat load, and real-world cooling performance.
Why Goodman Pairs a 3-Ton Condenser With a 3.5-Ton Coil
Mike explains why Goodman pairs a 3-ton R-32 condenser with a 3.5-ton coil—covering airflow, static pressure, humidity control, TXV stability, and real-world performance.
Is 3 Tons Enough? Mike’s Real-World Sizing Guide for the Goodman 15.2 SEER2 R-32 System
Mike explains when a 3-ton Goodman R-32 system is the right size, covering heat load, ducts, humidity, insulation, airflow, and real-world performance conditions.
Common Mistakes First-Time Installers Make with 3-Ton Splits — and How to Avoid Them
Mike exposes the most common 3-ton split installation mistakes—static issues, returns, flex duct, charge errors, drainage, orientation, and how to avoid them.
Heating Capability (If Heat-Pump Option) vs Cooling-Only Split: What Works, What Doesn’t (Mike Breaks It Down)
Mike compares 3-ton heat pumps vs cooling-only splits—covering climate, ductwork, heating performance, defrost cycles, costs, and when each option truly works.
Seasonal Maintenance for a 3-Ton Split: What Mike Does Every 6 Months to Keep It Running for 15+ Years
Mike reveals the 6-month maintenance routine that keeps a 3-ton split running 15+ years—filters, coils, drains, ducts, charge checks, static pressure, and safety.
Noise Control & Comfort: How to Get the 3-Ton Split to Run Smooth and Quiet
Mike explains how to make a 3-ton split system run smooth and quiet by fixing return size, static pressure, duct layout, blower tuning, condenser placement, and vibration.
Efficiency Expectations: What 13.8 SEER2 Means — and What It Doesn’t
Mike explains what 13.8 SEER2 really means, breaking down SEER2 vs EER2, static pressure, humidity load, duct losses, internal load, and real-world 3-ton performance.