HVAC Tips
What Really Happens When Tony Installs a Daikin 3-Ton Light Commercial System?
Tony walks you through a real Daikin 3-ton light-commercial installation, covering ductwork, airflow, refrigerant testing, drain setup, wiring, and full commissioning.
How Efficient Is a 13.8 SEER2 Light Commercial System?
Tony explains how efficient a Daikin 3-ton 13.8 SEER2 light-commercial system really is, covering real-world cooling performance, power bills, ductwork, and part-load behavior.
Installation Rules for the MRCOOL Advantage 9k (230V)
Accountability Jake’s complete MRCOOL Advantage 9k (230V) installation guide: clearances, brackets, vacuuming rules, refrigerant handling, and ideal wall locations.
MRCOOL Advantage vs MRCOOL DIY: Which Should You Buy?
Direct Jake compares MRCOOL Advantage vs MRCOOL DIY—warranty, installation, cost, and performance—to help homeowners choose the right mini-split in 2025.
9k BTU Mini-Split Sizing Guide: Bedrooms, Offices & Small Spaces
Confident Jake’s 9k BTU sizing guide covers bedrooms, offices, sunrooms, garages, climate zones, BTU charts, and real-world load adjustments for perfect mini-split sizing.
Is a 3-Ton Daikin Light Commercial System Enough for Your Business?
Tony explains when a Daikin 3-ton light commercial split system is enough, covering ceilings, heat load, ducts, occupancy, and the real rules for commercial sizing.
MRCOOL Advantage 9k BTU Review: Real Performance, Real Value
Jake reviews the MRCOOL Advantage 9k BTU with real cooling, heating, and noise tests, room sizing examples, pros/cons, and honest performance numbers.
Common Mistakes First-Time Installers Make with 3-Ton Splits — and How to Avoid Them
Mike exposes the most common 3-ton split installation mistakes—static issues, returns, flex duct, charge errors, drainage, orientation, and how to avoid them.
Heating Capability (If Heat-Pump Option) vs Cooling-Only Split: What Works, What Doesn’t (Mike Breaks It Down)
Mike compares 3-ton heat pumps vs cooling-only splits—covering climate, ductwork, heating performance, defrost cycles, costs, and when each option truly works.
Seasonal Maintenance for a 3-Ton Split: What Mike Does Every 6 Months to Keep It Running for 15+ Years
Mike reveals the 6-month maintenance routine that keeps a 3-ton split running 15+ years—filters, coils, drains, ducts, charge checks, static pressure, and safety.
Noise Control & Comfort: How to Get the 3-Ton Split to Run Smooth and Quiet
Mike explains how to make a 3-ton split system run smooth and quiet by fixing return size, static pressure, duct layout, blower tuning, condenser placement, and vibration.
Efficiency Expectations: What 13.8 SEER2 Means — and What It Doesn’t
Mike explains what 13.8 SEER2 really means, breaking down SEER2 vs EER2, static pressure, humidity load, duct losses, internal load, and real-world 3-ton performance.