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.
Introduction After running heating and air conditioning companies for more than two decades across Utah, I’ve seen every type of furnace, air handler, motor, blower, and control board you can imagine. I’ve seen what works, what fails early, what wastes energy, and what genuinely keeps a home comfortable. So homeowners often ask me: “With all
Introduction With years of hands-on experience testing, repairing, and designing water treatment systems across Utah, I’m often asked one question: “With all your access to equipment and knowledge… what did you put in your own house?” This post breaks down the exact system I installed — and, more importantly, why each layer of filtration matters.
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
A recent customer story highlights a costly but common problem in the HVAC world: repeated system failures caused not by defective equipment, but by an improper installation years earlier. After replacing a compressor, adding leak-stop products, paying for multiple service visits, and finally being quoted another $3,000 in repairs on a nine-year-old system, the homeowner
Introduction Malachi’s story is one of the most inspiring transformations you’ll ever hear—going from being severely overweight and mentally exhausted to conquering 66 Spartan races, over 1,300 obstacles, and even competing at the Spartan World Championship. His journey proves that health isn’t built on motivation alone—it’s built on discipline, environment, and surrounding yourself with the