Airflow & Ductwork Requirements for 3-Ton Systems

Airflow & Ductwork Requirements for 3-Ton Systems

No-BS Jake breaks down the real airflow and ductwork requirements for 3-ton AC systems—CFM charts, static limits, duct sizing rules, returns, and common mistakes.

Airflow & Ductwork Requirements for 3-Ton Systems

Airflow & Ductwork Requirements for 3-Ton Systems

No-BS Jake breaks down the real airflow and ductwork requirements for 3-ton AC systems—CFM charts, static limits, duct sizing rules, returns, and common mistakes.

Maintenance & Troubleshooting Tips to Keep Your HVAC Plenum Running Smoothly Year-Round

Maintenance & Troubleshooting Tips to Keep Your HVAC Plenum Running Smoothly Year-Round

Prevent airflow problems and improve comfort with smart plenum maintenance. Learn routine checks, troubleshooting steps, and more for long-term HVAC efficiency.

Installation Rules for the Goodman R32 3-Ton System

Installation Rules for the Goodman R32 3-Ton System

Accountability Jake lays down the real installation rules for the Goodman R32 3-ton system—line-set sizing, venting, drains, vacuum levels, charging & airflow testing.

Common Plenum Mistakes That Undermine Your HVAC — And How to Avoid Them

Common Plenum Mistakes That Undermine Your HVAC — And How to Avoid Them

Avoid common plenum mistakes — from using duct tape to ignoring insulation — to keep your HVAC efficient, leak-free and comfortable long-term.

How a Smart Plenum Design Saves Energy — Why the Right Plenum Pays Off Over Time

How a Smart Plenum Design Saves Energy — Why the Right Plenum Pays Off Over Time

Discover how a well-designed plenum reduces blower energy use, cuts HVAC runtime, and saves on bills — long-term comfort with smart airflow design.

Coil Matching 101: Why the CAPTA3626B3 Coil Is Critical

Coil Matching 101: Why the CAPTA3626B3 Coil Is Critical

Technical Jake explains why the Goodman CAPTA3626B3 coil matters—TXV vs piston, subcooling stability, airflow impact, coil compatibility, and pressure balance mastery.

R32 vs R410A: Why This Goodman System Runs Better on R32

R32 vs R410A: Why This Goodman System Runs Better on R32

Direct Jake breaks down why Goodman’s new R32 systems outperform R410A—better heat transfer, higher efficiency, lower charge, greener impact, and longer compressor life.

3-Ton AC Sizing Guide: When This System Is the Right Fit

3-Ton AC Sizing Guide: When This System Is the Right Fit

Confident Jake breaks down when a 3-ton AC is the right fit—square footage charts, climate zone adjustments, insulation factors, sizing mistakes, and 2.5 vs 3.5 ton choices.

Goodman 3-Ton R32 System Review: Real Performance, Real Value

Goodman 3-Ton R32 System Review: Real Performance, Real Value

Jake reviews the Goodman 3-Ton R32 cooling system—real output tests, noise levels, airflow stability, R32 advantages, pros/cons, and real home performance examples.

Jake’s Field Formula for Matching Furnace Position to Real Home Airflow Patterns

Jake’s Field Formula for Matching Furnace Position to Real Home Airflow Patterns

🔧 Introduction: Furnace Positioning Is Airflow Positioning — Not Just “Where It Fits” Most installers place a furnace wherever it physically fits:...
Quiet by Design The Anti-Rumble, Anti-Whistle Installation Tricks Jake Uses on Every Furnace

Quiet by Design: The Anti-Rumble, Anti-Whistle Installation Tricks Jake Uses on Every Furnace

🔧 Introduction: Noise Isn’t Normal — It’s a Symptom of a Bad Install When a furnace: rumbles, whistles, booms, vibrates, drones, or “b...
The Coil Alignment Trick How Jake Pairs an Evaporator Coil With a Furnace Without Choking Airflow

The Coil Alignment Trick: How Jake Pairs an Evaporator Coil With a Furnace Without Choking Airflow

🔧 Introduction: The Coil Is the Silent Airflow Killer (If You Don’t Align It Right) Every installer knows the evaporator coil is important — but f...
Jake’s 5-Minute Gas Pressure Setup for a Perfect Flame on the GR9S960803BN

Jake’s 5-Minute Gas Pressure Setup for a Perfect Flame on the GR9S960803BN

🔧 Introduction: Gas Pressure Is the Heartbeat of the Furnace Most installers think gas pressure setup is complicated.It’s not — if you know what y...