HVAC Tips
What’s the Installation Cost of a 1.5-Ton R-32 AC in 2025? Mike’s Real-World Budgeting Guide
Get the real installation cost of a 1.5-ton R-32 AC in 2025. Mike explains equipment, labor, electrical work, ducts, and the full budgeting guide homeowners need.
Cold Climate Performance: How 80k Furnaces Perform at -10°F
Myth-busting Mike explains how 80k furnaces perform at -10°F—heat rise, recovery time, blower tuning, and when homes need more than 80k BTUs.
R-32 vs. R-410A: Why Mike Chooses R-32 for Small-to-Mid Homes
R-32 vs. R-410A explained in real-world terms. Discover why R-32 cools faster, runs more efficiently, lasts longer, and is the smarter choice for small to mid-sized homes.
Pairing With Heat Pumps: Dual-Fuel Options for 80k Furnaces
Practical Mike explains dual-fuel 80k furnace setups—when they make sense, fuel-switching logic, installation requirements, and real cost savings for homeowners.
Is a 1.5-Ton R-32 AC Big Enough for Your Home? Sizing Tips Mike Swears By
Learn when a 1.5-ton R-32 AC is the right size for your home. Covers climate, insulation, layout, windows, and real-world cooling performance for accurate sizing.
Choosing the Best Brand: Goodman vs Rheem vs Bosch vs MRCOOL
Unbiased Mike compares Goodman, Rheem, Bosch, and MRCOOL—parts availability, heat exchangers, warranties, price vs lifespan, and serviceability for real homeowners.
Airflow & Duct Sizing for 80k Furnaces: The Truth Contractors Avoid
Blunt Mike exposes the truth about airflow and duct sizing for 80k furnaces—proper CFM, static pressure limits, return rules, and real fixes contractors avoid.
AFUE Ratings Explained: How Efficient Is an 80,000 BTU Furnace Really?
Installation Checklist: What a Proper 80,000 BTU System Install Looks Like
Mike’s complete 80k furnace installation checklist—gas line sizing, venting rules, plenum standards, line-set rules, breaker sizing. Hold your installer accountable.
80k Furnace + AC Tonnage Guide: Best Pairings for Real Homes
Mike breaks down the correct AC tonnage for an 80k BTU furnace—3-ton vs 4-ton pairings, duct sizing, coil matching rules, and common mistakes to avoid.
80,000 BTU Furnace Sizing Guide: When It’s the Perfect Fit for Your Home
Mike breaks down exactly when an 80,000 BTU furnace is the right size—square footage, climate zones, load factors, Manual J math, and oversizing warnings.
What’s the Best Spot in the Wall? Height, Placement & Airflow Tips from Mike
Mike explains the best wall placement for a through-the-wall AC—ideal height, airflow direction, room layout, sunlight exposure, and pro tips for maximum comfort.