HVAC Tips
Installation Deep-Dive: What It Takes to Install a 15,000 BTU Through-The-Wall AC
Learn how to install a powerful 15,000 BTU through-the-wall AC. Step-by-step guide covering sleeves, framing, electrical, drainage, and structural must-knows.
Through-The-Wall vs. Window AC vs. Split System: Which Is Right for You?
Compare through-the-wall ACs, window units, and split systems to find the right fit. Learn costs, pros, cons, and installation details for smarter cooling.
5 Key Features to Look For in a High-Quality 15,000 BTU Through-The-Wall Unit
Discover the 5 must-have features in a high-quality 15,000 BTU through-the-wall AC. Learn the red flags, green flags, and smart upgrades before you buy.
How to Size a Through‑The‑Wall AC: Why 15,000 BTU Might Be Just Right (or Too Much)
Learn the smart way to size a through‑the‑wall AC. Know why a 15,000 BTU unit might hit the mark—so you don’t end up with an ice‑box or a sauna.
Maintenance Made Simple: Filters, Coils & Seasonal Care for Your Wall Unit
Keep your wall AC running like new with Savvy’s simple filter, coil, and seasonal care guide—easy cleaning steps and performance-boosting maintenance tips.
Can a 10k–12k Wall AC Cool Multiple Rooms? Smart Layout Tips from Savvy
Learn when a 10k–12k wall AC can cool multiple rooms. Savvy shares smart layout tips, airflow hacks, and circulation strategies for better whole-space cooling.
Troubleshooting Your Wall AC: What to Do If It’s Not Cooling (or Heating, if applicable)
Wall AC not cooling? Savvy breaks down common issues, quick DIY fixes, airflow tests, cleaning steps, and when it’s smarter to repair—or replace—your unit.
Best 10k–12k BTU Through-the-Wall AC Brands Compared: LG vs. GE vs. Friedrich
Comparing 10k–12k BTU wall ACs? Savvy reviews LG, GE, and Friedrich—pros, cons, real-world noise, efficiency, DIY-friendliness, and warranty differences.
How Efficient Are 10k–12k Through-the-Wall AC Units? Understanding EER, CEER & EnergyStar
Learn how efficient 10k–12k through-the-wall AC units really are. Savvy breaks down EER, CEER, Energy Star ratings, savings tips, and when upgrading pays off.
Step-by-Step Installation Guide for Your 10k–12k Through-the-Wall AC (DIY-Friendly!)
DIY Savvy’s complete guide to installing a 10k–12k through-the-wall AC: tools, cutting, framing, sleeve setup, sealing, drainage, and pro-level safety tips.
Wall Sleeves 101: How to Choose the Perfect Sleeve for a 10k–12k Unit (Savvy’s Guide)
Learn how to choose the perfect wall sleeve for a 10k–12k AC unit with Savvy’s guide—sizing, measuring, new vs. replacement sleeves & common mistakes to avoid.
What You Need to Know Before Cutting a Hole in Your Wall (Savvy’s Pre-Install Checklist)
Get Savvy’s complete pre-install checklist before cutting a wall for a through-the-wall AC—structure, sleeves, electrical, safety tips, and when to call a pro.