HVAC Tips
Installation Rules for GE RAK27 Trim Kits
Jake’s no-nonsense rules for installing GE RAK27 trim kits—alignment, screw placement, caulking, and avoiding crooked installs with professional precision.
Why Every PTAC Installation Needs a Trim Kit
Jake explains why every PTAC installation needs a trim kit—covering drafts, pests, moisture, aesthetics, and energy efficiency with no-nonsense, field-tested insight.
26-Inch Wall Sleeve Sizing Guide: How to Know If the RAK27 Fits Your AC
Jake’s expert guide covers 26-inch wall sleeve sizing, RAK27 compatibility, measurement steps, fitment mistakes, and when NOT to use this PTAC trim kit.
GE RAK27 Trim Kit Review: Real Quality, Clean Finish
Jake’s in-depth GE RAK27 trim kit review covers fit testing, durability, pros/cons, installation results, and expert insights for the cleanest PTAC finish in 2025.
Thermostat Not Powering On? Tony Shows How a Bad Transformer Can Kill Your 24V Circuit
A blank thermostat usually means transformer failure. Tony shows how shorts, overloads, and wiring issues kill the 24-volt circuit—and how to fix it correctly.
Cleaner Air, Healthier Home: How PTAC Filtration Improves Indoor Air Quality — And Why It Matters
Discover how PTAC filtration helps reduce dust, allergens & pollutants — making your home healthier and more comfortable for everyone.
Quiet Operation & Home Comfort: Why Noise Matters — and How a PTAC Can Help
Discover why air-conditioner noise impacts sleep and comfort. Learn how choosing a quiet PTAC unit improves wellbeing in bedrooms, guest rooms, and offices.
Why Your Transformer Keeps Burning Out — The REAL Cause Isn’t the Transformer
Tony explains why HVAC transformers burn out repeatedly—shorts, overloads, miswiring, bad contactors, and hidden faults homeowners overlook.
What My High Utility Bill Taught Me: Energy-Efficiency Lessons for HVAC & Smart Home Comfort
Discover practical HVAC energy-saving lessons from a real homeowner: how simple habits and smart choices cut bills and boost comfort.
Electric Heat vs. Heat Pump: How to Choose the Best Heating Style for Your Home
Understand when electric-heat PTACs beat heat-pumps — help you choose heating based on climate, usage, and reliability for smarter home comfort choices.
How to Replace a Goodman 120V to 24V Transformer Without Blowing a Fuse or Frying Your Board
Tony teaches you how to replace a Goodman 120V to 24V HVAC transformer safely—avoid shorts, blown fuses, bad wiring, and board damage with this pro-level guide.
What “12,000 BTU” Means — Picking the Right Room Size & Performance for Your PTAC Unit
Learn how 12,000 BTU translates to room size and cooling/heating needs — so you pick a PTAC that fits your space without wasting energy or comfort.