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When it comes to buying a home—especially one that’s been recently “updated”—many buyers think they’re getting a good deal if the interest rate looks appealing and the house appears move-in ready. But as any experienced contractor will tell you, looks can be deceiving. Behind that fresh paint and new laminate flooring might be outdated systems,

Benjamin Roesler
October 15, 2025

For decades, most furnaces came equipped with PSC (Permanent Split Capacitor) blower motors. These traditional AC motors did their job, but they were notoriously inefficient. As technology and energy standards advanced, HVAC professionals began phasing them out in favor of ECM (Electronically Commutated Motor) and variable-speed DC motors—dramatically improving efficiency, comfort, and cost savings for

Derek N
September 16, 2025