HVAC Tips
DIY vs. Professional Furnace Maintenance: What Tony Would Really Do
Where homeowners can save money—and where calling a pro is the smartest move
Every fall, I hear the same question:
“Tony, what furnace maintenance...
The Ultimate Seasonal Maintenance Checklist for Your Goodman 96% AFUE Furnace
How to keep your furnace efficient, safe, and problem-free—season after season
When you invest in a high-efficiency furnace like the Goodman 96% AF...
End-of-Season AC Storage & Shutdown: What You Must Do Before Winter Hits
When cooling season ends, most people do one of two things:
Turn the thermostat off and forget about the AC
Throw a cover on it and hope for th...
Common Maintenance Mistakes That Actually Hurt Your AC
Here’s something most people don’t like hearing:
You can damage your AC by trying too hard to “maintain” it.
I’ve seen more systems hurt by bad mai...
Maintenance for Longevity: How to Extend the Life of Your Goodman 2.5-Ton 13.4 SEER2 AC
Air conditioners don’t usually die young because they’re poorly built.They die young because they’re ignored.
The Goodman 2.5-Ton 13.4 SEER2 AC is ...
What Happens If You Skip Seasonal Tune-Ups? A Cost Breakdown
Let’s get one thing out of the way.
Skipping seasonal AC tune-ups doesn’t always break your system right away.That’s why people keep skipping them....
Electrical & Safety Checks Every AC Owner Should Do Quarterly
Let me start with something important:
Most AC failures don’t start with refrigerant.They start with electricity.
Loose connections, worn component...
Refrigerant Reality Check: When to Top-Up, When to Call a Pro
If there’s one topic in HVAC that causes more confusion than any other, it’s refrigerant.
I hear it all the time:“Can I just add some refrigerant?”...
From Debris to Dirt: Outdoor Condenser Maintenance That Actually Matters
Let me be blunt.
Your outdoor condenser lives the hardest life of any part of your AC system. It sits outside year-round, baking in the sun, gettin...
Fan, Fins & Filters: Fine-Tuning the Airflow of Your Goodman AC System
If your AC isn’t cooling the way it should, most people jump straight to refrigerant or the thermostat.
Nine times out of ten, that’s not the probl...
Coil Care 101: How to Clean Your Evaporator & Condenser Coils Without Breaking a Sweat
Let me say this upfront — dirty coils don’t just make your AC inefficient, they slowly kill it.
I’ve seen perfectly good systems lose years of life...
The Ultimate Seasonal AC Checklist: What Every Goodman Condenser Needs to Stay Running Year After Year
If there’s one thing I’ve learned after years around HVAC systems, it’s this:air conditioners don’t fail randomly — they fail from neglect.
Your Go...