HVAC Tips
What Is an R-32 Condenser and Why It’s the Future of Home Cooling
🔍 1. Introduction
Jake here—if you’re reading this, you’re probably eyeing a new air-conditioning system, maybe your outdoor condenser is ready for...
Troubleshooting Common Furnace Issues: What Jake Checks Before Calling for Service
🏠 1. When Your Furnace Acts Up
I’ve been in the HVAC field for over a decade, and I’ve seen it all — from frozen vents to furnace panels held on wi...
Understanding Gas Furnace Efficiency: What 92% AFUE Really Means for Your Energy Bills
🏠 1. Why Furnace Efficiency Is More Than a Number
When I meet homeowners shopping for a new furnace, the first question I usually hear is:
“What’s...
Seasonal Maintenance Guide: How to Keep Your Goodman 92% Furnace Running Like New
🏠 1. Why Furnace Maintenance Pays Off
I’ll never forget one service call from last winter — a homeowner’s Goodman furnace had shut down in the midd...
Installation Cost Breakdown: What Jake Spent on His Goodman 92% Furnace
🏠 1. How Much Does a Furnace Really Cost to Install?
If you’ve ever shopped for a new gas furnace, you’ve probably experienced sticker shock. One c...
Goodman vs. Trane vs. Lennox: Which 60,000 BTU Gas Furnace Wins?
🏠 1. The 60,000 BTU Sweet Spot
When you’re shopping for a new gas furnace, one number shows up again and again — 60,000 BTUs.
That’s because this s...
What Does a 9-Speed Blower Do? Inside Goodman’s Airflow Technology
🏠 1. Airflow: The Unsung Hero of Home Comfort
Most homeowners think their furnace’s power or BTU rating is what makes them comfortable in winter.
B...
Single-Stage vs. Two-Stage Furnaces: What’s the Difference in Comfort?
🏠 1. Why Furnace “Stages” Matter More Than You Think
When most people shop for a furnace, they focus on two things — efficiency and price.But there...
Upflow vs. Horizontal Installation: Which Is Right for Jake’s Basement?
🏠 1. Why Furnace Orientation Matters
When most homeowners start researching furnaces, they focus on BTUs and efficiency ratings — but there’s anoth...
Understanding 92% AFUE: How Much You’ll Really Save on Heating Bills
🏠 1. Why Efficiency Ratings Matter for Every Homeowner
When you start comparing new furnaces, one number stands out more than any other — AFUE, or ...
Is 60,000 BTUs Enough for Your Home? Furnace Sizing Made Simple
🧮 1. What “60,000 BTUs” Actually Means
When you see a furnace rated at 60,000 BTU/h, it means the unit can deliver approximately 60,000 British The...
How Effective Are ACs Through-the-Wall? Comprehending EnergyStar, CEER, and EER Ratings
When you’re shopping for a through-the-wall air conditioner, one of the first things you’ll notice on product listings (besides BTUs and price) are...