Blogs

A bathroom makeover doesn’t require a full renovation. This blog explores how thoughtful fixture upgrades can transform a builder-grade space into a stylish retreat. Featuring the Gerber Kinzie® Bath Collection, homeowners can create a cohesive look with industrial-inspired design, elegant finishes, and performance features that elevate both style and everyday comfort.

Noritz just gave their flagship EZ Series Pro a massive tech upgrade, and it’s completely changing how homeowners manage their hot water. From instant smartphone diagnostics to a hidden feature that makes maintenance a breeze, here is everything you need to know about the next generation of tankless technology. 

HVAC contractors lose more time on setup than they realize — especially when dealing with extension cords and power access on service calls. This blog explores how cordless HVAC tools, like the Milwaukee M18™ Brushless Refrigerant Recovery Machine and M18 FUEL™ 5 CFM Vacuum Pump, are changing workflow efficiency. By eliminating cords, contractors can reduce setup time, complete jobs faster, minimize callbacks, and improve profitability during peak service season.

Most homes have outdoor lighting that’s more frustrating than functional. This blog highlights five commonly underlit areas — including entryways, driveways, patios, side yards, and workshops — and explains how modern LED fixtures can improve safety, curb appeal, and usability. Featuring NDR Lighting solutions designed for performance, flexibility, and long-term reliability.

Superheat and subcool readings tell you a lot about what's happening inside a refrigerant system. Used together, they can quickly point you toward the root cause of a problem — from low charge to a restricted metering device. The chart below is a quick reference to help you interpret what those readings mean in the field.

A legacy thermostat doesn't prevent communicating equipment from doing its job. The outdoor and indoor units will still talk to each other through the RDS, and the wiring to the furnace remains the same whether you have a fully communicating system or just a communicating indoor unit paired with a legacy stat.

You notice it… but maybe you haven’t connected the dots. The dry skin after a shower. The strange, pool-like taste in your drinking glass. The cloudy white residue on your glassware, and the endless cases of bottled water stacking up in your pantry. What if your tap water is playing a much bigger role in your daily frustrations than you think? Discover 5 everyday household problems that could be tied directly to your water quality—and how one simple upgrade can make all the difference.

How do you prove that a system is actually delivering its rated cooling or heating capacity? The answer lies in thermodynamics. In this field guide, we break down the total heat formula and show you exactly how to measure sensible and latent heat changes across a coil. Learn how to accurately gauge system capacity, diagnose performance bottlenecks, and take your diagnostic skills to a master level.

Proper airflow is the backbone of high-efficiency HVAC performance, but you don't always need an expensive flow hood or velometer to measure it. In this quick guide, learn the precise formulas and step-by-step setup required to calculate Cubic Feet per Minute (CFM) using basic field measurements like voltage, amperage, and temperature rise. Perfect your diagnostics, eliminate airflow guesswork, and ensure your system is hitting that target.

In the HVAC/R industry, your tools are your eyes and ears. But when was the last time you actually verified their accuracy? Working with miscalibrated multimeters, manometers, or temperature probes can lead to misdiagnosis, wasted hours, and costly callbacks. Discover the essential step-by-step field techniques to test, verify, and calibrate your primary diagnostic equipment to ensure pinpoint accuracy on every single service call.