Useful Videos
Mike’s Airflow Path Audit: How to Arrange Returns, Supply Branches & Vents Before Installing Anything
Most HVAC installs fail before the furnace or air handler is even unboxed.
The equipment arrives perfectly engineered. The blower is balanced. The ...
The Condensate-Free Furnace Room: Mike’s Moisture-Control Prep That Protects Electric Elements
Every HVAC installer learns early that water and electricity don’t mix. But in the furnace world, too many people think only air conditioners leak,...
The Vibration Sink Technique: Mike’s Mounting Pads, Wall-Break Strategies & Cabinet Isolation Tricks
When a furnace is installed correctly, you barely hear it. The airflow is smooth, the cabinet is quiet, and the home feels comfortable without call...
The 240V Clean Power Protocol: Mike’s Checklist for Wiring a High-Demand Electric Furnace the Right Way
The biggest difference between a quiet, efficient, reliable high-wattage electric furnace and one that trips breakers, overheats, vibrates, or burn...
The CFM-Proof Duct Transition: Mike’s Geometry Rules for Connecting a High-Airflow Furnace Without Choking It
When someone installs a high-airflow electric furnace — like the 2,000+ CFM Goodman 20 kW electric furnace — the biggest performance killer isn’t t...
The Heat Strip Integration Map: Wiring, Sequencing & Safety Steps Most DIYers Miss
When someone installs a high-power electric furnace — especially a 15–20 kW model like the Goodman MBVK20DP1X00 with HKTAD201 heat kit — the part t...
The Torque-Balanced Mounting Method: Mike’s Step-by-Step Process for Eliminating Furnace Frame Flex
By Mike Sanders — Installation Specialist & System Performance Nerd
Frame flex is the silent killer of furnace performance. It causes cabinet r...
The Load Map Blueprint: How Mike Designs a Room Around the Unit—Not the Other Way Around
Most homeowners shop for a through-the-wall AC/heat combo based on square footage.Mike Sanders doesn’t.
He starts with something far more reliable:...
Longevity Guide: How Long Will a Goodman 3 Ton R-32 AC Last?
👋 Introduction: The Day My Old AC Finally Gave Up
Hey there, Mike Sanders here.
If you’ve ever had your air conditioner quit on you in the middle o...
Space & Noise Considerations: Will It Fit Comfortably in Your Utility Area?
👋 Introduction: The Day I Learned Clearance Matters
Hey there, Mike Sanders here.
When I first replaced my HVAC system a few years back, I thought ...
Extreme Weather Performance: Can It Handle Hot Summers & Cold Snaps?
👋 Introduction: When Weather Pushes Your System to the Limit
Hey folks, Mike Sanders here. Let me tell you something I learned the sweaty way: you ...
R-32 vs. R-410A: Why Goodman Switched and What It Means for You
👋 Introduction: My First Question About Refrigerants
Hey folks, Mike Sanders here. When I replaced my old AC system a while back, I noticed somethi...