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From Furnace Room to Thermostat: Why Installation Space Changes Everything
When homeowners shop for a new furnace or air conditioner, they usually focus on the numbers: BTUs, SEER2, AFUE, or tonnage.
Jake from The Furnace ...
The Renovation Trap: Why Add-Ons and Finished Basements Can Throw Off Sizing
When homeowners remodel, they think about square footage, flooring, and style. Jake from The Furnace Outlet thinks about something completely diffe...
SEER2, AFUE & Reality: How Efficiency Ratings Affect the BTUs You Actually Get
Most homeowners shop for HVAC systems the same way they shop for cars—looking at the biggest numbers first.
“14.5 SEER2!” “80 AFUE!” “High-efficien...
Manual J Without the Math: Jake’s Quick DIY Load Check
Every HVAC pro talks about “Manual J,” but most homeowners have no idea what that actually means. Jake from The Furnace Outlet breaks it down into ...
Ductwork vs. BTUs: How Airflow Dictates True System Size
When most homeowners think about heating and cooling power, they think in BTUs and tons.
Jake from The Furnace Outlet thinks in something else enti...
Furnace Oversizing Myths: Why 120,000 BTUs Isn’t Always “Too Much”
When most homeowners hear 120,000 BTUs, they picture a giant, roaring furnace—something meant for a mansion, not an average-sized family home.
But ...
Climate Zone Breakdown: Why a 4-Ton System Works in Georgia but Not in Maine
When you’re shopping for a new air conditioning system, you’ll often see claims like “a 4-ton unit covers up to 2,400 square feet.” Sounds simple, ...
R-32 and Real-World Efficiency: Why Sizing Gets Trickier with New Refrigerants
When you hear about “R-32 refrigerant,” you probably think of it as a greener, more efficient replacement for R-410A. But what most homeowners—and ...
Dual Sizing Made Simple: Matching Your 4-Ton AC to a 120,000 BTU Furnace
When you invest in a new HVAC system—especially one as powerful as Goodman’s 4-ton R-32 condenser paired with a 120,000 BTU natural-gas furnace—you...
The 4-Ton Question: How to Know If This System Really Fits Your Home
When homeowners shop for a new HVAC system—especially one as powerful as a 4-ton air conditioner paired with a 120,000 BTU furnace—the first questi...
Replacing an Old 120,000 BTU Furnace? Why You Might Not Need That Much Anymore
If your old furnace is labeled 120,000 BTUs, it probably heated your home just fine for decades. So when it’s time for a replacement, it’s easy to ...
Furnace Efficiency vs. Size: How AFUE Affects the BTU You Actually Get
If you’ve ever shopped for a furnace, you’ve seen those big BTU numbers—60,000, 80,000, 100,000—but what do they really mean?
Here’s the truth: tho...