7 Red Flags in an HVAC Quote (From Someone Who Studies Them)
I analyze HVAC pricing for a living. These are the seven quote patterns that predict overcharges and bad installs, and what a trustworthy quote looks like instead.
Dave Okafor 2 min read
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Why Your AC Capacitor Keeps Failing (and What It Really Costs)
Capacitors are the most replaced part in air conditioning. Here is why they fail, why yours might keep failing, and what a fair replacement price looks like.
Mike Reynolds 2 min read
5 Cold Climate Heat Pump Myths That Refuse to Die
Heat pumps stopped being a mild climate technology years ago, but the myths persist. A building science look at what modern cold climate heat pumps actually do.
Sarah Chen 2 min read
The 4 Smart Thermostat Setup Mistakes That Erase Your Savings
A smart thermostat saves 8 to 12 percent when configured correctly and nothing when it is not. The four setup mistakes I find in almost every audit.
Sarah Chen 2 min read
What Actually Happens in a Furnace Tune Up (From the Tech's Side)
A former technician walks through a real fall furnace tune up, what each check catches, and how to tell a genuine inspection from a fifteen minute filter swap.
Mike Reynolds 2 min read
Is Duct Cleaning Worth It? The Evidence Says Usually Not
Duct cleaning is a $500 service with weak evidence behind it. When it genuinely helps, when it is wasted money, and what fixes dusty air instead.
Sarah Chen 2 min read