Installing a 4-inch furnace filter is a great example of why the way a filter is set up matters just as much as the filter itself. In many homes, a 1-inch filter is placed loosely in the ductwork with a small cutout, which often means it never seals properly. When that happens, air can bypass

Particulates — the dust, dander, pet hair, skin cells, and microscopic debris floating through your home — may seem harmless. But they have a direct impact on how you breathe, how often you get sick, and even how tired you feel throughout the day. In this article, we’ll break down why particulate matter is harmful

https://youtu.be/e5MG3ug9oeU Introduction When a homeowner asks whether their six-year-old furnace needs a tune-up, the answer is almost always yes. A recent visit to a customer’s home showed exactly why: hidden gas leaks, airflow restrictions, improper installation shortcuts, and a severely clogged outdoor condenser were quietly costing them money and putting their safety at risk. A

When installing a new HVAC system, one of the most important safety checks happens before the unit ever powers on. Electricians and HVAC techs must verify that the wire gauge and fuse ratings match the equipment’s nameplate requirements. If they don’t, the system can overheat, trip breakers, or even become a fire hazard. Below, we

A dirty furnace isn’t just inefficient — it can become genuinely unsafe. In the field, we routinely inspect systems that look perfectly fine from the outside but tell a very different story once the panel comes off. The transcript shared above captures exactly what happens when a furnace is allowed to operate with the wrong

Introduction Every day in the HVAC world, technicians walk into homes where the equipment is brand-new, the homeowner is confident everything was installed “to code,” and yet the system is already doomed to fail. Why? Because the ductwork — the air distribution system that actually makes heating and cooling possible — was never sized correctly.