HVAC Tips
Power Vent vs Standard Vent Water Heaters: Which One Should You Buy?
Direct Jake breaks down power vent vs standard vent water heaters—safety, installation flexibility, cost comparison, and when power vent is the ONLY correct choice.
Heat Pump vs. Electric Heat on a Wall AC — Which One Saves You More Money?
Tony breaks down heat pump vs electric heat on wall AC units—costs, performance, cold weather behavior, and when each one actually saves you money.
50-Gallon vs 40-Gallon Water Heaters: When 50,000 BTUs Makes All the Difference
Confident Jake breaks down 50-gallon vs 40-gallon water heaters—real usage scenarios, family-size comparisons, performance charts, and climate-driven inlet temp effects.
Installing a Through-the-Wall AC: What You Actually Need Before Cutting the Wall
Tony explains everything you need BEFORE cutting your wall for a through-the-wall AC—sleeves, electrical, structure, sealing, drainage, and placement.
State ProLine XE 50-Gallon Review: Real Performance, Real Value
Jake reviews the State ProLine XE 50-gallon water heater—hot water recovery tests, noise levels, burner strength, pros/cons, and real-world household performance.
What Makes the Amana PBH073J35CC a Smart Through-the-Wall Choice in 2025?
Tony explains why the Amana PBH073J35CC is one of the smartest through-the-wall AC heat pump choices in 2025—covering durability, noise, heating, and reliability.
Is 7,400 BTUs Enough? Tony’s No-Nonsense Sizing Guide for Small Rooms & Offices
Is 7,400 BTUs enough? Tony breaks down real sizing for small rooms, offices, and studios—sunload, insulation, heat load, layout, and what this Amana unit can handle.
Full Cost Guide (2025): Equipment, Install & Cooling Bill Breakdown
Money-Smart Jake breaks down 2025 AC costs—equipment pricing, install scenarios, R32 vs R410A refrigerant cost, 10-year energy savings, and clear payback timelines.
The 12 Worst Mistakes Installers Make With 5-Ton R-32 Systems (And How to Avoid All of Them)
Mike exposes the 12 worst mistakes installers make with 5-ton Goodman R-32 systems—covering coils, charge, ductwork, static pressure, brazing, placement, and commissioning.
Seasonal Maintenance for 5-Ton R-32 Systems: Mike’s Checklist for Keeping Big ACs Alive for 20 Years
Mike reveals the full seasonal maintenance plan for a 5-ton Goodman R-32 system—coils, drains, static pressure, TXV behavior, airflow, corrosion, and compressor life.
Can Your Ductwork Survive a 5-Ton System? Mike’s CFM, Static, and Sizing Rules for Big-Tonnage ACs
Mike reveals whether your ducts can handle a 5-ton AC—covering CFM rules, return sizing, static pressure, trunk sizes, coil matching, and attic duct survival.
Noise Control for 5-Ton Systems: How to Keep Big Power from Sounding Like a Jet Engine
Mike explains how to silence a 5-ton Goodman R-32 AC—covering duct noise, return sizing, condenser placement, vibration isolation, coil turbulence, and refrigerant flow.