HVAC Tips
12,000 BTU PTAC Sizing Guide for Hotels, Apartments & Offices
Confident Jake reveals the real 12,000 BTU PTAC sizing rules for hotels, apartments, and offices—charts, climate zone corrections, load factors, and sizing mistakes.
Amana 12k PTAC Heat Pump Review: Cooling, Heating & Real-World Performance
Jake reviews the Amana 12k PTAC heat pump with real cooling output tests, heat pump performance, backup heat behavior, noise readings, and a full pros/cons table.
How Much Gas Does a 76,000 BTU Water Heater Actually Use? Tony Does the Math
Tony breaks down exactly how much gas a 76,000 BTU water heater uses—hourly, daily, monthly, and yearly costs for real families, plus comparisons to other heater types.
What Makes the State ProLine XE a Heavy-Duty Workhorse? Tony Breaks Down the Specs
Tony explains why the State ProLine XE 75-gallon power vent water heater is a true workhorse—massive recovery, strong build, safe venting, and elite performance.
Power Vent vs. Standard Vent Water Heaters — Why Tony Says Drafting Makes or Breaks a Water Heater
Tony compares power vent vs atmospheric vent water heaters—drafting, safety, performance, recovery, installation, and which system is right for modern homes.
Is a 75-Gallon Gas Water Heater Overkill? Tony’s No-BS Sizing Guide for Big Homes
Tony breaks down who actually needs a 75-gallon gas water heater and who doesn’t—real sizing rules, peak demand, BTU power, and whether this big tank is overkill.
R-32 Isn’t R-410A — Why Tony Changes His Line-Set Game When Installing the New Goodman 4-Ton
When to Replace Your Old Boiler: Signs You Need a CGA-5 Upgrade Right Now
Mike reveals the true signs your old boiler needs replacement—with warnings about noise, leaks, draft issues, fuel bills, cycling, and declining output—before upgrading to a CGA-5.
Maintenance Checklist: How Mike Keeps Weil-McLain Cast-Iron Boilers Running for 25+ Years
Mike reveals the full maintenance checklist to make a Weil-McLain CGA-5 last 25+ years—covering combustion tuning, draft, water quality, air removal, and circulator testing.
Troubleshooting Guide: If Your Weil-McLain CGA-5 Isn’t Heating Right, Here’s What’s Actually Wrong
Mike’s full troubleshooting guide for the Weil-McLain CGA-5—covering airlocks, circulators, draft, gas pressure, zone valves, delta-T, radiators, and real hydronic system failures.
Radiators, Baseboards & Hydronic Emitters: What Works Best With a Weil-McLain Cast-Iron Boiler?
Mike explains which emitters work best with the Weil-McLain CGA-5—covering radiators, baseboard, steel panels, radiant heat, fan-coils, and mixed hydronic zone design.
