HVAC Tips

Trying to figure out if your PTAC is using the heat pump or the electric backup? Tony explains how the two systems work together—and why knowing the difference can save you money.

Don’t wait until your PTAC smells funky or stops heating. Tony shows you how to clean your Amana PTAC unit the right way—from filters to coils—and keep it running like new.

Tony answers the most common question about this Amana PTAC: is it commercial-grade? Find out if this 14,700 BTU unit with heat pump and electric backup is right for hotels, motels, multi-family housing, or your workspace.

Wondering what “electric heat backup” even is? Tony walks you through how your PTAC knows when to switch from the heat pump to electric heat, what it means for your energy bill, and how to make the most of both.

Not sure if your breaker box can handle a 3.5 kW PTAC heater? Tony the Tech breaks down amps, volts, and what size circuit you need to safely run your Amana Distinctions PTAC with backup electric heat.

Not sure whether to rely on a heat pump or electric backup heat in your PTAC? Tony the Tech breaks it down—what each one does, when to use them, and how they work together in Amana’s dual-heat PTAC units.

Voltage mistakes can ruin your PTAC unit—or worse, your building’s wiring. Tony the Tech explains the difference between 208V and 265V systems so you can buy and install with confidence.

Heat pump PTAC units are energy-efficient champs—until winter hits hard. That’s when backup electric heat steps in. Tony the Tech breaks it all down so you know what you're getting—and what to watch out for.