How-To Guide Articles
Practical guides and resources written by HVAC technicians in the How-To Guide category.
The Smart Homeowner's Guide to Tracking Appliances and Filters
Your home runs on mechanical equipment. Here is why you should be tracking your furnace, A/C, and major appliances like a professional property manager.
How to Track Home Warranties & Receipts (Before They Fade)
Thermal receipts fade in 1-2 years — often before the warranty does. What to save for every appliance, how to organize it, and a free app that helps.
Reading the Unreadable: How AI Deciphers Sun-Bleached HVAC Data Plates
That corroded, sun-bleached nameplate on a 15-year-old rooftop unit still has all the data you need. Here is how to extract it in under a minute using your phone.
Capital Planning for the R-22 Phase-Out: Auditing Your Legacy Equipment Portfolio
R-22 is no longer manufactured in the US and prices have surged. Knowing which units in your portfolio still use it — and building a replacement forecast that ownership will actually approve — starts with your equipment records.
How to Build a Preventive Maintenance Filter List for All Your Buildings in 5 Minutes
Before you leave the shop for a PM route, you should know exactly which filters you need and how many of each size. Here's how to pull that list in one tap.