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
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 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
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 Behind that fresh paint and new laminate flooring might be outdated systems,
If you live in Utah, you know the winters can swing between chilly and downright frigid—but those extreme cold snaps only last for a few hours each year. The rest of the time, most homes are heated with equipment that’s oversized for their actual needs. That’s where gas valve technology comes in. Let’s break down
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
