HVAC Tips

Not sure what size furnace you need? This guide makes it simple. With a step-by-step sizing chart by climate zone and home square footage, you’ll quickly find the right BTU range for your space. We also cover key adjustments for insulation, windows, ductwork, and ceiling height plus when to call in a Manual J for precision.

Starting a furnace the right way protects both safety and efficiency. This step-by-step checklist walks through every stage from job hazard analysis and visual inspection to blower, venting, gas pressure, and electrical checks.

In Climate Zone 1B, where Phoenix summers hit 110°F+, choosing the right AC is more than comfort it’s survival and savings. This guide compares two-stage and inverter systems side by side: how they handle extreme heat, their impact on peak-demand charges, monthly and annual savings, and what real homeowners see in payback periods.

This guide shows what “quality-first” really means in HVAC from transparent specs and documented load calculations to equipment that matches your space and budget. You’ll learn how to read past generic claims, compare efficiency ratings like SEER2 and HSPF2, and calculate total cost of ownership beyond the invoice.

Wondering if portable heat pumps qualify for rebates? This 2025 guide cuts through the confusion around federal 25C credits, CEE tiers, and utility programs. You’ll see exactly which portable models make the cut, what documents you need, and how to stack savings with state or utility rebates.

Spec sheets can look intimidating but they hold the key to choosing the right HVAC system. This guide breaks down how to decode model numbers, understand nominal vs. actual capacity, and use AHRI certificates to ensure matched performance.

This 2025 guide shows homeowners how to get the best from cold-climate heat pumps from choosing the right system to keeping it running in peak condition. You’ll find a clear seasonal maintenance schedule, step-by-step service checklists, and pro insights on airflow, defrost cycles, refrigerant testing, and backup heat readiness.

This guide answers the top 10 questions homeowners face when choosing between a gas and electric furnace. From upfront cost and monthly bills to AFUE efficiency, climate fit, safety, and lifespan, you’ll see how each option stacks up.

This guide breaks down SEER2 the updated efficiency rating every builder and homeowner needs to understand in 2025. You’ll see why SEER2 replaced SEER, what the new regional minimums mean for code compliance, and how ductwork, Manual J sizing, and commissioning directly affect comfort and savings.