Furnace Inspection 101
The steps performed during a routine furnace inspection can vary, depending on the company you hire, but as a general rule, you should expect that an experienced professional will include the following tasks:
HVAC Sizing: A Mississippi Street-Smart Take on Allison’s Runtime Rebellion
HVAC sizing methods got a shake-up when Allison Bailes wrote “You Don’t Need a Load Calculation” over at Energy Vanguard, pitching runtime data as a rule of thumb over Manual J numbers for replacement systems in existing homes. He’s onto something—why fuss with theoretical calcs when a 3-ton AC chugging 20 minutes for an hour […]
Furnace Blinking Light Error Codes
Scene: Your heating and cooling system is not responding to the thermostat. Before you call the HVAC Tech for serivce, you may be able to help them kick start the diagnosis by reading a sequence of blinking lights on the appliance. Most of the furnaces in our area are Goodman and have a small red, […]
3 Factors That Affect Duct Design
We should apply this topic to the heat and humidity here in Mississippi, but it’s meaningful anywhere. Ever feel like your thermostat has a mind of its own—one minute you’re sweating, the next you’re reaching for a sweater? That rollercoaster of room temperatures might not be your HVAC system’s fault. In many homes, the real […]
HVAC Maintenance and Replacement Guide
The guide is a practical tool for establishing clear expectations with your chosen HVAC service provider. Start with a detailed maintenance agreement. It can help prevent costly breakdowns and keep your HVAC system running efficiently year-round. The guide also gives practical advice if you replace the entire system. What if the system needs more than […]