HVAC Tips
How to Capture Warranty Coverage During Installation (Without Voiding It)
Most PTAC owners don’t lose warranty coverage because the equipment fails.They lose it because the paperwork, setup, or install sequence wasn’t han...
Common Installation Mistakes & How to Avoid Them (Savvy’s Top 10 List)
(Savvy’s Top 10 List for PTAC Installs That Actually Last) 🌿🧠
If I could sit every installer—DIY or pro—down for one conversation before a PTAC in...
Sound & Vibration Hacks Every Installer Should Know
A PTAC that heats and cools well but sounds annoying will never feel like a good install.
Here’s the hard truth most guides skip:👉 90% of PTAC nois...
Insulation & Sealing: How to Stop Air Leaks and Boost Efficiency
If your Amana PTAC is the engine of comfort, insulation and sealing are the weatherstripping, gaskets, and aerodynamics that let it perform at its ...
Drainage & Condensate Management: Keeping Water Where It Belongs
If there’s one thing HVAC systems are really good at producing—besides comfort—it’s water.
Every time your Amana PTAC cools warm, humid air, moistu...
Thermostat Strategy: Best Wired & Wireless Options for Precise Control
Your Amana PTAC is only as smart as the control telling it what to do.
I see it all the time: a perfectly installed PTAC, solid electrical work, ti...
Step-By-Step Guide to Sliding and Securing Your Amana PTAC Into the Wall Sleeve
At this stage, you’ve already done the hard thinking:✔ the wall sleeve is installed✔ the electrical plan is confirmed✔ the site is prepped
Now come...
DIY Power Prep: Running Dedicated 208/230 V Lines Safely (Or Knowing When to Call an Electrician)
Savvy Mavi’s zero-drama rule: Electricity is amazing—until it isn’t. Respect it, plan it, and know your limits.
Installing a PTAC like the Amana J-...
How to Choose the Perfect Wall Sleeve & Grille for Long-Lasting Performance
Your Amana J-Series PTAC can be a total workhorse—but only if it’s paired with the right wall sleeve and outdoor grille. Think of the sleeve as the...
Ultimate Pre-Installation Checklist for Your Amana J-Series PTAC
You’re about to install a hotel-grade comfort machine: the Amana J-Series PTC173J class PTAC (17,000 BTU cooling + 5 kW electric heat). Before you ...
Condensate Without the Chaos — Installing Drains, Pumps & Neutralizers for Cold-Climate Propane Systems
Propane systems installed in cold climates require far more than heat, air, and venting.They also require condensate management — the quiet, invisi...
The Burn Test Protocol — Verifying Your Installation With Savvy’s 7-Minute Startup Diagnostic
A precision-based combustion, airflow, electrical, and safety assessment designed to validate a heater installation before long-term operation begi...
