Efficiency Breakdown: What 96% AFUE Means for Your Heating Bills

Efficiency Breakdown: What 96% AFUE Means for Your Heating Bills

Data Jake breaks down what 96% AFUE really does to your gas bill—yearly costs, climate-zone fuel charts, ECM blower watts, payback math, and ROI.

Efficiency Breakdown: What 96% AFUE Means for Your Heating Bills

Efficiency Breakdown: What 96% AFUE Means for Your Heating Bills

Data Jake breaks down what 96% AFUE really does to your gas bill—yearly costs, climate-zone fuel charts, ECM blower watts, payback math, and ROI.

The 12 Biggest Mistakes Installers Make With Goodman’s New R-32 Systems

The 12 Biggest Mistakes Installers Make With Goodman’s New R-32 Systems

Mike exposes the 12 biggest installer mistakes on Goodman’s R-32 systems—covering line-sets, static pressure, TXV setup, coil pitch, drainage, routing, and commissioning.



Seasonal Maintenance for the Goodman 3-Ton R-32 System:  Mike’s 6-Month Checklist for 20-Year Life

Seasonal Maintenance for the Goodman 3-Ton R-32 System: Mike’s 6-Month Checklist for 20-Year Life

Mike’s 6-month seasonal checklist keeps your Goodman 3-Ton R-32 system running 20 years strong—covering airflow, coils, drains, static pressure, and electrical care.



Is It Time to Replace Your Plenum? When Upgrading Your HVAC’s Heart Makes Sense

Is It Time to Replace Your Plenum? When Upgrading Your HVAC’s Heart Makes Sense

Spot hot/cold spots, uneven airflow, noise or high bills? Learn why upgrading your plenum can restore comfort and efficiency — and when 20" × 20" × 36" works.

How Plenum Design Influences Indoor Air Quality — What Every Homeowner Should Know

How Plenum Design Influences Indoor Air Quality — What Every Homeowner Should Know

How Plenum Design Influences Indoor Air Quality — What Every Homeowner Should Know When I first revamped our home’s HVAC system, I focused on gett...
How a Well-Designed Plenum Shapes Comfort & Energy Use — Why the Right Plenum Matters

How a Well-Designed Plenum Shapes Comfort & Energy Use — Why the Right Plenum Matters

Discover how proper airflow and static pressure from a well-designed plenum boost HVAC comfort, efficiency, and extend system life.

Airflow Reality Check:  Can Your Ductwork Actually Handle 3 Tons + a 3.5-Ton Coil?

Airflow Reality Check: Can Your Ductwork Actually Handle 3 Tons + a 3.5-Ton Coil?

Mike’s airflow rules reveal whether your ductwork can support a 3-ton Goodman R-32 system. Learn CFM requirements, static pressure limits, duct sizing, and real airflow math.



Installation Best Practices — How to Set Up Your Plenum Kit for Maximum HVAC Efficiency

Installation Best Practices — How to Set Up Your Plenum Kit for Maximum HVAC Efficiency

Learn how proper sealing, insulation, and installation of a plenum kit ensure efficient airflow, lower energy loss, and quieter HVAC performance.

Is 20″ × 20″ × 36″ the Right Plenum Size for Your HVAC System? A Practical Guide to Sizing & Compatibility

Is 20″ × 20″ × 36″ the Right Plenum Size for Your HVAC System? A Practical Guide to Sizing & Compatibility

Learn how to estimate HVAC airflow needs, why plenum size matters, and whether a 20″×20″×36″ plenum works for your home setup.

Noise Control:  How to Make a 3-Ton Goodman R-32 System Run Quiet (Even Under Heavy Load)

Noise Control: How to Make a 3-Ton Goodman R-32 System Run Quiet (Even Under Heavy Load)

Mike reveals how to make a 3-ton Goodman R-32 system run whisper-quiet—covering airflow, static pressure, coil sealing, vibration control, duct fixes, and condenser setup.



Why the Plenum Kit 20″ × 20″ × 36″ Could Be a Game-Changer for Your HVAC System

Why the Plenum Kit 20″ × 20″ × 36″ Could Be a Game-Changer for Your HVAC System

Understand what a plenum box is, why sizing matters, and how the Plenum Kit 20″ × 20″ × 36″ supports efficient, balanced airflow in your HVAC system.

Best AC Matches for the 60k Furnace (1.5–3 Ton Systems)

Best AC Matches for the 60k Furnace (1.5–3 Ton Systems)

No-BS Jake breaks down the best AC matches for a 60k furnace—airflow charts, SEER2 pairings, coil sizing, humidity control & when 3 tons is a big mistake.

Installation Cost Breakdown:  What a 3-Ton Goodman R-32 System REALLY Costs in 2025

Installation Cost Breakdown: What a 3-Ton Goodman R-32 System REALLY Costs in 2025

Mike breaks down what a real 2025 installation of a 3-ton Goodman R-32 system truly costs — including parts, labor, ducts, line-set, drains, testing, and hidden expenses.