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Are You Planning an Addition or Finishing the Basement? How to Recalculate Tonnage Without Replacing Everything
Home additions are exciting — a new office, an expanded bedroom, a finished basement, or that long-awaited sunroom. But the moment homeowners start...
Ductwork: The Sizing Factor Nobody Talks About — Until Their System Starts Struggling
When homeowners think about HVAC sizing, they almost always focus on:
SEER2 ratings
Tonnage
Brand names
Refrigerant type
Heat pump vs. AC...
Smart Monitoring = Smart Sizing: How Devices Like This Amazon HVAC Sensor Reveal Your True BTU Needs
For decades, HVAC sizing has been based on formulas, experience, and educated guesses.Manual J calculations help, square footage gives us a startin...
Climate Zones Matter More Than You Think — Samantha’s Tonnage Map for Every U.S. Region
If there’s one thing I wish every homeowner understood about HVAC sizing, it’s this:
Your climate zone matters more than your square footage.
You...
R-32 vs. R-410A: How Refrigerant Type Changes the BTUs You Actually Get
When homeowners compare HVAC systems, they usually look at:
SEER2 ratings
Brand reputation
Tonnage
Noise level
Price
Warranty
But the...
Square Footage Lies: 7 Common Sizing Mistakes Homeowners Make (And How to Avoid Them)
When homeowners ask me what size HVAC system they need, I usually get the same question:
“How many tons should I buy for my square footage?”
It sou...
Is a 4-Ton System Overkill or Just Right? Real-World Floorplans Samantha Says It Does Fit
When homeowners ask me whether a 4-ton HVAC system is “too big,” “too small,” or “just right,” they’re almost always surprised by the answer.
Becau...
The Hidden Math Behind Perfect Comfort — Why Tonnage Isn’t the Only Thing That Matters
When homeowners talk about HVAC sizing, they usually ask one question: “How many tons do I need for my home?”
But here’s the truth I always share w...
Smart Thermostat Pairing — How Controls Fine-Tune a Furnace’s “Effective Size”
🏠 The Comfort Equation Has Changed
Your furnace’s power rating tells only half the story.
A 68,240 BTU (20 kW) system like the Goodman model may so...
Sizing for Add-Ons — How to Plan for Future Rooms, Basements, or Home Offices Without Replacing Your Furnace
Let’s walk through how to plan for home expansion intelligently — so your system can evolve without breaking your budget (or your comfort).
🧠 The ...
Airflow Anatomy — Duct Size, Static Pressure, and What Happens When Your Furnace Can’t Breathe
🧠 The Invisible Problem: When Your Furnace Can’t Breathe
Imagine running a marathon while breathing through a coffee stirrer. That’s what your furn...
Ceiling Height Secrets — Why a 1,200 sq ft Loft Needs More BTUs Than a 1,200 sq ft Ranch
🏠 Ceiling Height Secrets — Why a 1,200 sq ft Loft Needs More BTUs Than a 1,200 sq ft Ranch
🧠 Intro — When 1,200 Square Feet...