If you’ve ever heard your HVAC installer say things like “we brazed it,” “pulled it under 500 microns,” or “it passed the vacuum test,” you’re not alone if it all sounded a little technical. The good news? Those steps are a very big deal for the long-term health, efficiency, and reliability of your heating and

If you’ve ever stood in front of your furnace and wondered why there are different efficiency ratings, you’re not alone. Most homeowners hear “80%” or “90%+” and assume it’s just a number on a sticker. In reality, that number has a lot to do with how your furnace is built, how much heat you actually

A poorly installed HVAC system can drain a homeowner’s wallet for years. One recent customer spent more than $3,000 replacing a failed compressor, added leak-stop products that didn’t solve the refrigerant loss, and was then quoted another $3,000 in repairs on a nine-year-old system. In the end, the system had to be replaced entirely —

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

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 A recent service call revealed a story that’s becoming all too common in the HVAC industry: a homeowner forced to replace a nine-year-old heat pump—not because the equipment was bad, but because it was installed improperly. The installer had placed it directly on concrete at ground level. In a snowy climate like Utah, that’s