Keep 5–10 ft Clearance: Shade Your House Before Shading the AC Unit
Safety first guidance for homeowners on AC unit sun exposure. Shade windows and walls first, keep 5 to 10 feet clearance around the condenser, and…
4 Quick EPA Backed Checks Homeowners Can Do When Dust Comes From Vents
Four quick homeowner checks, filter, airflow, vents, recent activity, tell ordinary dust from contamination and when to call a pro.
Beat 100°F with Garage Cooling: Seal First, Then Mini Split in Arizona
Seal and insulate first, then add a properly sized mini split or ventilation. Practical, low-cost garage cooling steps plus local installs in New River…
Zoned HVAC Not Working? 5 Homeowner Checks Before Pros Measure ESP/CFM
Five checks homeowners can do first for a dead zoned HVAC: thermostat, filter, batteries, registers, damper. See the pro tests (ESP, CFM, temp split) and…
Measure First: AC Sizing for Sunrooms and Why Manual J Matters
Measure your sunroom, test shade, and use the BTU examples here. Require an ACCA Manual J before buying a mini split or tying the room into ducts.
Homeowners: Measure Ducts First, Then Get Air Balancing
Homeowners: learn when air balancing improves comfort, why technicians measure CFM first, and why sealing duct leaks (often ~20% loss) matters.
Pinpoint Whistling Air Vents in 10 Seconds: Homeowner Fix Path
Follow a safety first, homeowner friendly path to quiet whistling air vents. Try a 10 second fan test, replace filters, then call a pro if needed.
Homeowners: Restore 20–30% Lost Air With a TESP Test
Homeowner guide to diagnose and fix low HVAC airflow: simple DIY checks, why the TESP manometer matters, and when to call a NATE technician.
Arizona Monsoon: EPA and Building America Fixes, Plus NATE AC Service
Arizona homeowners: learn why monsoon humidity overwhelms ACs, when 55%–60% calls for extra dehumidification, quick fixes and maintenance, and how to book…
Fix Leaky Air Ducts: DIY Seals and When Homeowners Need a 25 Pa Test
DIY and pro steps to find and fix leaky air ducts, use mastic or UL 181 tape for accessible leaks, and know when to require a 25 Pa duct blaster.