HVAC Tips
Sealed & Smart: How Efficient Air Passageways Fight Energy Loss in Sustainable Homes
Sealing ducts and using efficient air passages cuts energy loss, lowers bills, and boosts HVAC lifespan — a key move for sustainable, low-impact homes.
Why Every Eco-Friendly Home Needs Strategic HVAC Service Points
Strategic HVAC service points make maintenance easy, prolong system life, ensure indoor air quality, and cut waste. A smart, green home invests in access.
Maintenance Without Damage: How Smart HVAC Access Panels Protect Roofing, Insulation & Structure for the Long Haul
Easy-access HVAC panels prevent drywall damage, preserve insulation & structure, and support long-term building health. Smart maintenance done right.
Chimney Venting for the Weil-McLain CGA-5: The Truth About Draft, Liners & Backdraft Risks
Mike exposes the truth about venting the Weil-McLain CGA-5—covering liners, draft stability, chimney size, backdraft risks, connectors, and atmospheric boiler safety.
Gas Line Requirements for a 133,000 BTU Boiler: Mike’s Rules So You Don’t Starve the System
Mike explains the gas line rules for a 133,000 BTU Weil-McLain CGA-5 boiler—covering pipe sizing, pressure testing, CSST limits, meter capacity, fittings, and starvation risks.
Mike’s Hydronic Piping Guide: How to Pipe a Weil-McLain CGA-5 for Max Heat Output & Zero Air Problems
Mike reveals the correct hydronic piping method for the Weil-McLain CGA-5—covering near-boiler piping, air elimination, pump placement, bypass valves, and return temp protection.
Installation Cost Breakdown: What a Weil-McLain CGA-5 REALLY Costs in 2025
Mike breaks down the TRUE cost of installing a Weil-McLain CGA-5 boiler—covering gas piping, chimney liners, piping labor, circulators, controls, and full commissioning.
Cost Guide (2025): Equipment Price, Install Cost & Long-Term Bills
Money-Smart Jake breaks down 2025 HVAC equipment prices, installation costs, power use, 10-year ownership totals, and energy-saving tips so you buy smart and save big.
Cast Iron vs. High-Efficiency Boilers: Why Mike Still Installs Heavy Boilers in Tough Climates
Mike explains why cast-iron boilers like the Weil-McLain CGA-5 outperform high-efficiency mod-cons in real homes—covering water quality, venting, and cold climate behavior.
Is the Weil-McLain CGA-5 Big Enough for Your Home? Mike’s Sizing Rules for Radiators, Baseboards & Multi-Zone Hydronic Systems
Mike breaks down whether the Weil-McLain CGA-5 boiler is the right size for your home — covering EDR, baseboards, zones, heat loss, gas supply, and real hydronic sizing rules.
Maintenance Checklist: Make Your Amana PTAC Last 10+ Years
Hands-On Jake delivers a full Amana PTAC maintenance checklist—filters, coils, drains, heat strip testing, lubrication, and real routines to extend life 10+ years.
Building for the Long Run: How Durable, Reusable HVAC Components Make Homes Future-Ready
Long-lasting HVAC components and smart design reduce waste, extend HVAC life, and support circular-economy thinking. Small choices, big impact.