HVAC Tips

In Climate Zone 1A, AC alone can’t fight Gulf Coast humidity. This guide explains why homes feel sticky even at 74°F and how a whole-home dehumidifier solves it. You’ll learn sizing basics, placement options, ducting methods, and smart setpoints that lower bills without sacrificing comfort.

R-22 is scarce, expensive, and risky to service—while R-32 is efficient, affordable, and built for today’s regulations. This 2025 pricing guide breaks down refrigerant costs, recharge math, repair vs. replacement decisions, and installed project ranges.

Wondering what a new furnace really costs in 2025? Most homeowners pay $4,800–$6,500 installed, but the price can swing with home size, efficiency, fuel type, and region. This guide breaks down equipment vs.

Not all heat pumps handle real winters ENERGY STAR’s Most Efficient 2025 list highlights the best. This guide explains COP at 5°F, capacity retention, and cold-climate tech like variable-speed compressors and enhanced vapor injection.

Square footage alone won’t size your HVAC right. This FAQ breaks down cooling and heating rules of thumb, explains when they fail, and shows how to factor in insulation, windows, climate zone, and internal gains.

Cold mornings demand reliable heat and CO₂ (R-744) heat pumps deliver. Unlike traditional systems, they thrive in freezing weather, offering steady warmth, hot water, and future-proof refrigerant compliance.

Choosing a furnace doesn’t have to be overwhelming. This step-by-step flowchart guides you through replacement triggers, sizing, climate zone, fuel choice, budget, efficiency, and comfort features so you avoid costly mistakes and land on the right system the first time.

Multi-family homes aren’t just bigger they’re different. Shared walls, stacked floors, and strict fire rules change how HVAC systems should be sized and installed. This guide shows you how to avoid oversizing, control hot and cold spots, reduce noise, and meet code while saving money.