Trey Lewis 
In this article, I’ll discuss a few reasons why your portable AC’s exhaust hose is getting hot. I’ll also provide a few tips for keeping the temperature of the exhaust hose (and the temperature of your space) much cooler!
In this article, I’ll explain what you need to do when your portable air conditioner fills up with water quickly. I’ll also provide some helpful maintenance tips so your portable air conditioner doesn’t fill up with water quickly again.
In this article, I’ll cover 13 things that you should check if your furnace is not working. I’ll also go over some basic troubleshooting steps if your home’s heater is not turning on.
In this article, I’ll go over a few different reasons why your dehumidifier is not collecting water. I’ll also outline the steps you should take to fix your dehumidifier, depending on what’s wrong with it.
In this article, I’ll go over 5 things about air filters that every homeowner should know. Some of them sound counterintuitive. And some might surprise you.
Buying a space heater is more than just knowing how much heat you need. One critically important factor is how that heat is delivered to your space.
In this article, I’ll go over 5 different types of space heaters and their pros and cons. I’ll also explain how they work, so you can determine what is best for your space.
In this article, I’ll cover the pros and cons of ceramic and oil-filled space heaters. I’ll also cover how they each work, so you’ll be able to know what’s best for your situation.
In this article, I’ll go over the steps that you should follow to troubleshoot your electric space heater. I’ll also cover some helpful space heater maintenance tips so you can keep your heater running in top shape.
In this article, I’ll go over what to do when your furnace’s pressure switch is stuck open. I’ll also cover how to troubleshoot your furnace’s pressure switch, and how to replace your furnace’s pressure switch.
Choosing the right furnace filter size for your home is very important. It will help maintain your furnace’s efficiency and keep your home’s air clean.
In this article, I’ll go over how to find out what size furnace filter you need. I’ll also give you a few tips and tricks when it comes to changing your furnace’s air filter.
Have you noticed that your humidifier just isn’t performing as well as it used to? In this article, I’ll explain three different ways to clean your humidifier. I’ll also provide helpful tips for humidifier maintenance, so your humidifier is always clean and in top shape.
In this article, I’ll cover ALL of the possible issues that your furnace’s inducer fan can experience. From bad bearings, no power, and even what to do when it keeps turning on and off.
In this article, I’ll go over the causes of a tripped flame rollout switch, and what you should do if your flame rollout switch is tripping. I’ll also explain how to test a flame rollout switch if you think yours is bad.
The placement of your space heater is critical to its safety and function. In this article, I’ll discuss what to consider when placing your space heater. I’ll also go over a few common types of space heaters and where you should place them.
Is your furnace not heating your home? The most common reason is the flame sensor. In this article, I’ll go over the most important things that you need to know about your furnace’s flame sensor.
If your furnace is giving you heating issues, the gas valve may be the culprit. In this article, I’ll go over what you should check if your furnace is having gas supply issues.
In this article, I’ll go over what you should do if your furnace’s exhaust vent is blocked. I’ll also cover what happens if your exhaust vent is blocked, and what symptoms your furnace will exhibit with a blocked exhaust vent.
Did your furnace completely lose power? There’s a good chance that the circuit breaker tripped. In this article, I’ll go over the top 6 reasons why a furnace might trip its circuit breaker.
In this article, I’ll discuss what to check if your furnace’s control board is bad. I’ll also tell you how to replace a control board in your furnace.
In this article, I’ll tell you what you should do if your furnace’s drain line gets clogged. I’ll also discuss what causes a drain line to get clogged in the first place– so you can prevent it from happening again!
In this article, I’ll go over the symptoms of a bad blower motor. I’ll also outline what your next steps should be if you have a bad blower motor.
If your furnace’s high limit switch is tripping, then you’ll need to check for a few things. In this article, I’ll tell you what to do if your furnace’s high limit switch is tripped.
If you see that your furnace is not running at all, then there is a good chance that it is the ignitor. Follow these simple steps to check if your furnace’s ignitor is bad.
Did you know that leaky ducts in your home can reduce heating and cooling efficiency by as much as 20%?
In this article, we’ll go over how to seal the ducts in your home. We’ll also compare aluminum tape versus mastic– and what situations to use them in.
Having the right-sized garage heater ensures that you’ll be able to crank out just enough heat for the situation. In this article, I’ll go over what you need to consider when sizing a garage heater, and how to calculate the right size heater for your garage.
How big does your dehumidifier need to be? It’s a tough question that depends on many variables. In this article, I’ll go over the factors you need to consider before choosing a dehumidifier size.
If you have a custom-shaped vent, then you don’t need to buy a custom-shaped filter just to keep your home’s air clean.
In this article, I’ll discuss how cut-to-fit air filters will benefit your home, when you should use them, and how easy it is to install them.
In this article, I’ll go over the differences between bathroom dehumidifiers and bathroom exhaust fans. I’ll also discuss how they each work, and provide a run-down of the pros and cons of each.
In this article, I’ll take a look at the different parts of a dehumidifier and provide step-by-step instructions on how to clean them. I’ll also discuss what to do (and what not to do) when cleaning your dehumidifier.
If you have bad odors in your home, you may find that they’re tough to get rid of. This is where using an activated carbon air filter comes into play.
In this article, we’ll take a look at how ionic and HEPA air purifiers work to understand their differences. I’ll also discuss what type of air purifier you should use in your home.
In this article, I’ll cover every factor that you should consider when selecting the location for an air purifier in your home. I’ll also go over a few example locations for air purifiers in different rooms in your home.
In this article, I’ll explain what a pre-filter is and discuss its benefits. I’ll also explain how to maintain your air purifier’s pre-filter so it’s always performing at its best.
Using a humidifier incorrectly can cause increased maintenance costs. It can even reduce the air quality inside your home. To use your humidifier correctly, the first thing you’ll need to know is what type of water to use in your humidifier.
In this article, I’ll discuss how often you need to drain your portable air conditioner. We’ll also take a look at what happens if you don’t drain your portable air conditioner.
In this article, I’ll explain how a portable air conditioner works, and why the exhaust hose is necessary for your AC to function.
In this article, we’ll take a look at a few different methods of venting your portable air conditioner. I’ll also go over the reasons why you need to vent your portable air conditioner.
In this article, I’ll go over the causes of musty smells from a portable air conditioner. I’ll also discuss how to remove musty smells from your portable air conditioner.
Sometimes, your portable air conditioner will malfunction and leak water all over your floor. In this article, I’ll discuss what you need to do when your portable air conditioner is leaking water.
Having your air conditioner go down during the hot months is an unfortunate event that needs to be addressed quickly. In this guide, I’ll go over some troubleshooting steps that you can take when your air conditioner stops cooling.
Maintaining the correct humidity level in your home can be a challenge, especially during the dry winter months. In this article, I’ll discuss how ultrasonic humidifiers work and look at the benefits of using one.
In this article, I’ll go over the differences between evaporative and ultrasonic humidifiers—such as their working principles, health, safety, and operation concerns.
Electrostatic air filters are air filters that filter out particles by means of static electricity. In this article, I’ll discuss what electrostatic air filters are, how they work, and in what situation you should use them in your home’s AC or heating system.
Shopping for air filters doesn’t need to be hard. Unfortunately, it is a little more complicated than it should be. With different filter ratings invented by various institutions, it can be difficult to decipher exactly which air filter rating you should use.
In this article, I’ll discuss the MPR rating scale and help you figure out what MPR filter rating you should use in your home’s HVAC system.
In this article, I’ll discuss whether higher MERV ratings affect airflow. I’ll also go over how air filter size and efficiency affect airflow.
In this article, I’ll go over the differences between the MERV and MPR systems. I’ll also cover the differences between MPR ratings, and discuss the best MPR rating to use in your home.
Having the right amount of humidity in your home is critical to maintaining comfort and well-being. In this article, we’ll take a look at the factors to consider when choosing a spot to put your humidifier.
Preventive maintenance is important to keep your home’s heating system running correctly and efficiently. If you are a homeowner, it is important to be familiar with your furnace so you can catch problems before they happen.
Preventive maintenance is important to keep your home’s air conditioning system running correctly and efficiently. If you are a homeowner, it is important to be familiar with your AC system so you can catch problems before they happen.
In this article, I’ll go over the differences between pleated and non-pleated air filters. I’ll also discuss the factors that you need to consider when choosing an air filter.
The right amount of humidity is critical to maintaining comfort levels inside your home. In this article, we’ll discuss the best placement for your dehumidifier.
In this article, I’ll go over how return air vent filters work, and when they should be used. I’ll also cover the benefits of using return vent filters, and the differences between supply vent and return vent filters.
Take a look at your fins. Do you notice any that are bent? If so, an AC fin comb will restore them back to their original state.
Humidity is an important factor of the safety, health, and comfort of your home. In this article, we’ll discuss what the humidity should be in your house.
MERV stands for Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value. The MERV rating is intended to be used to determine the filter’s ability to remove particulates from air.
In this article, I’ll discuss how a cooling tower works. I’ll also go over a few different types of cooling towers and the parts of a cooling tower.
Air handlers are used to circulate conditioned air throughout a space. We will explain how an air handler works, and go through some examples of air handlers.
Chilled water systems provide cooling to a building by using chilled water to absorb heat from the building’s spaces. At the heart of the chilled water system, a chiller removes heat from water by means of a refrigeration cycle.