HVAC Tips
Why You Need a Wall Sleeve and How to Pick the Correct Fit - you will thank me
🧊 1. What Exactly Is a Wall Sleeve?
When I installed my first through-the-wall air conditioner, I figured the wall sleeve was just “a fancy mounti...
Energy Efficiency & Tax Credits: Do Wall Units Qualify in 2025?
🌍 1. Why Energy Efficiency Matters More in 2025
If your electricity bill has crept up over the past few summers, you’re not alone. I felt it too —...
How Do Through-the-Wall and the Window Air Conditioners Differs - points you need to know
1. Why I Started Questioning My Window Unit
If you’ve ever lugged a window air conditioner into place in the middle of summer, you know the struggl...
How to Size a Through-the-Wall AC: BTUs, Square Footage & Efficiency Tips
1. Why Sizing Your Wall AC Matters More Than You Think
When I replaced my old window unit with a through-the-wall air conditioner, I made what I th...
Is a Through-the-Wall AC Unit Right for Your Home? Pros, Cons & Common Use Cases
1. When I Finally Got Tired of My Window AC
If you’ve ever lived with a window AC unit, you already know the trade-offs. Every summer, I used to wr...
Noise, Clearance & Placement Tips: Where Jake Installed His Outdoor Unit
🏡 1. Jake’s Story: The Backyard Echo Problem
When I first upgraded to my Goodman 3 Ton 15.2 SEER2 Heat Pump, I was focused on the specs — high effi...
Troubleshooting Guide: What to Do If Your Heat Pump Isn’t Cooling or Heating
🏡 1. Jake’s Story: When the Cool Air Stopped
Last summer, I woke up to a surprise — my Goodman heat pump wasn’t cooling. The thermostat said 72°F, ...
Goodman vs. Trane vs. Lennox: Which Brand Offers the Best Value in 2025?
🏡 1. Jake’s Story: The Great HVAC Dilemma
When Jake Lawson’s old furnace gave out after 14 years of service, he knew it was time for an upgrade — b...
What Heat Pump Size Is Required? How to Align Home Size and Tonnage
🏡 1. Jake’s Story: When Bigger Wasn’t Better
When Jake Lawson, a homeowner in Columbus, Ohio, first started researching HVAC upgrades, he thought a...
Can You Install a Heat Pump on Your Own? Important Information for Homeowners to know
🏡 1. Jake’s Story: The Weekend He Almost Installed His Own Heat Pump
When Jake Lawson, a Michigan homeowner and weekend DIY enthusiast, bought his ...
Are You Prepared for a Cold Climate? The Performance of Goodman Heat Pumps in Northern Winters
🏡 1. Jake’s Story: A Heat Pump in Michigan? Really?
When Jake Lawson, a homeowner in Ann Arbor, Michigan, first heard about heat pumps, he wasn’t s...
Is the Cost of Your Old HVAC System High? Indications It's Time to Update
🏡 1. Jake’s Wake-Up Call: When Comfort Started Getting Expensive
Jake Lawson had a familiar problem — his old HVAC system was limping through anoth...