This article was written by Regan Murphy. Thanks, Regan! Disclaimer: Any percentages used are the opinion of the author and not based on any actual facts. You are probably already used to getting the model and serial numbers of the equipment. You may have even made a habit of getting the part number, but there […]

First off, I want to thank Ulises Palacios for taking these photos. He is in the habit of cutting open the compressors he replaces to see why they failed (when possible). I think that's pretty boss. So, why would the compressor have copper plating on the inside? They certainly aren't manufactured that way. The short […]

All fuel-burning appliances require oxygen to burn. They require sufficient oxygen to burn clean and safe, without soot and CO (carbon monoxide). I live and work in Florida, where most of our fuel-burning appliances are 80% efficient with open combustion that utilizes air and oxygen from the space for combustion. With these low-efficiency appliances, whether […]