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
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 —
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
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 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