HVAC Tips

💵 Jake’s Starting Point — Why I Looked Into Costs When I first started hearing about R-32 refrigerant replacing R-410A in residential HVAC systems,...

🏠 Jake’s Backstory — Why I Switched I’ll be honest: I wasn’t planning to swap out my old R-410A air conditioner and furnace combo until it started ...

🧮 What “1.5 Ton” Really Means — And Why It Matters When HVAC pros say “1.5 ton,” they’re not talking about the unit’s weight.They mean cooling capa...

🌬 Introduction Jake thought buying his new 8,000 BTU through‑the‑wall AC was as simple as picking one online and plugging it in. The unit itself wa...

🌬 Introduction Jake had a problem. His 8,000 BTU through-the-wall AC worked like a charm during summer, keeping his home office at a comfortable 72...

🌬 Introduction Jake learned the hard way that not all air conditioners are created equal. His first 9,000 BTU through‑the‑wall AC kept his bedroom ...

🌬 Introduction Jake remembers the summer his 8,000 BTU wall AC quit halfway through July. The culprit? Neglected maintenance. Dust‑clogged filters ...

🌬 Introduction Jake had a problem. His 9,000 BTU through‑the‑wall air conditioner kept his living room perfectly cool, but his dining room—just on ...

🌬 Introduction Jake’s old wall AC had seen better days. It rattled, leaked, and drove up his summer energy bills. This year, he’s determined to upg...

🌬 Introduction Every summer, Jake used to dread opening his electric bill. Running his old through‑the‑wall AC (8,000 BTUs) meant $100+ per month i...

🌬 Introduction Jake thought he could skip the wall sleeve.He had a shiny new 8,000 BTU through‑the‑wall AC and a plan to cut a hole, slide it in, a...

🌬 Introduction Jake is a hands‑on homeowner. He loves tackling projects himself—saving money, learning new skills, and getting that sense of accomp...