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In the Mid-South, temperature is only half the battle. I’ve walked into plenty of homes that were technically “cool” — and still miserable. Sticky air. Heavy feeling. That clammy sensation that makes 72 degrees feel like 80. That’s a humidity problem, not an HVAC problem. And most systems weren’t designed
When buyers ask me, “How long do you think this AC will last?” I never give them a number without context. A 15-year-old condenser might have two seasons left — or it might be one heat wave away from failure. Age alone doesn’t decide that. Condition does. Why Age Is
Before I open panels, before I pull out meters, before I start talking about compressors or heat exchangers, I check the furnace filter. Every time. Not because it’s exciting — but because that one cheap, forgotten component causes more downstream damage than almost anything else in an HVAC system. The
If I see electric heat strips tied into a heat pump system, I slow way down — because this is one of the easiest ways homeowners get absolutely wrecked on their power bill without realizing why. Emergency heat sounds harmless. Necessary, even. In reality, it’s one of the most expensive
Smart thermostats are one of the most common “upgrades” I see — and one of the most common sources of HVAC damage. The box makes it look easy. The YouTube video makes it look foolproof. The system doesn’t complain right away. Then I open the panel. Why Smart Thermostats Get
If I hear gurgling, clicking, or a faint buzzing coming from a mechanical room, I already know where I’m headed. Condensate pumps are small, cheap, and easy to ignore — until they fail and dump water where it doesn’t belong. What a Condensate Pump Actually Does Anytime an air handler
There are plenty of inspection findings that fall into a gray area. A cracked heat exchanger isn’t one of them. When I find one, the conversation changes immediately. This stops being about comfort or efficiency and becomes a life-safety issue. What a Heat Exchanger Actually Does The heat exchanger separates
Most homeowners don’t even know their HVAC system has a secondary drain pan — until it fails and ruins a ceiling. I pay close attention to them because I’ve seen exactly how fast a small oversight turns into a major repair. Why Secondary Drain Pans Matter Any attic-mounted air handler
Zoned HVAC systems sound great on paper. Multiple thermostats, customized comfort, and better efficiency — at least that’s the pitch. In the field, I see a different story more often than not. Zoning only works when every component does its job. When one fails, the whole system starts lying to
If a home has comfort issues, high utility bills, or rooms that never seem to match the thermostat, I almost always end up in the crawlspace. That’s where the money usually leaks out. I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve told a buyer, “Your HVAC isn’t the problem —
This is one of those HVAC issues where a lot of people — including some technicians — guess instead of verify. Warm air coming out of the vents? First reaction is usually, “Must be low on refrigerant.”Sometimes that’s true. A lot of times, it isn’t. This is where thermal imaging
If I hear an AC kick on and shut off again before I can finish writing the serial number down, my radar goes up immediately. Short-cycling is one of the fastest ways to destroy an HVAC system, and I see it constantly — especially in homes where the seller says,
