Staff Writer, Author at The HVAC Blog

How to Fix a Water Heater Leaking From The Top

January 10, 2021 by Staff Writer

There will come a time when our hot water heater will become broken due to its old age, and even those that are newly-bought suffer from a few technical issues as well. In the case of a water heater, some people find their hot water heater leaking from the top. If you are having your … Read more

The 5 Best Portable Air Conditioners for Large Rooms

November 27, 2022January 10, 2021 by Staff Writer

The Best Portable Air Conditioners for Large Rooms

Keeping a large room cool during the summer months can be challenging, especially if the air and cooling system in the home does not work properly. This is one of the major reasons why homeowners should make sure that they have a quality portable air conditioner on hand. Therefore, in order to make sure the … Read more

The 5 Best 8000 BTU Air Conditioners

November 27, 2022January 10, 2021 by Staff Writer

Having a medium-sized compact air conditioner could come in handy when in need to cool off a mid-sized room or office space and even a garage or a tool shed. The window-mounted and portable 8000 BTU air conditioner units are perfect for spaces of up to about 340 square feet, where they perform best. The … Read more

The 5 Best 5000 BTU Air Conditioners (Updated 2025)

April 30, 2025January 10, 2021 by Staff Writer

It is essential to make the right choice when picking up a new air conditioner for whatever space you might want to take care of. Whether it is an office space, your home, garage, or a workshop, energy efficacy, and proper size are crucial for picking the correct unit. In our opinion, after many hours … Read more

The 5 Best 6000 BTU Air Conditioners

November 27, 2022January 10, 2021 by Staff Writer

The 6000 BTU air conditioners, compared to other air conditioner sizes, hits the sweet spot for square footage cooling capacity compared to energy efficiency, so when we talk about the best 6000 BTU units we have to make sure you have the right information and the proper tools to be able to choose from the … Read more

The 5 Best 10 000 BTU Air Conditioners

November 27, 2022January 9, 2021 by Staff Writer

Whether you are looking to warm up a cold room or cool off a hot one during the sunny summer days, air conditioners really come in handy. In this article, we look at the 5 best 10 000 BTU air conditioners currently on the market, and hopefully, help you to make the right purchase for … Read more

What Is BTU? A Simple Guide to British Thermal Units

January 9, 2021 by Staff Writer

BTU or British Thermal Unit is a popular topic and regularly used term here on The HVAC Blog. We take a look at what BTU is, how it is calculated, how it applies to our household utilities, and how it helps us pick out our heaters, air conditioners, and furnaces. By the definition, 1 BTU … Read more

Air Conditioner Sizes to Choose From

June 30, 2021January 9, 2021 by Staff Writer

Air conditioners come in a variety of sizes not only on the outside but also in terms of power capacity. It is important to know the power output of your air conditioner in order to know if it is the right option for the space you are trying to cool off. Quick Air Conditioner Size … Read more

Ontel Handy Heater Review

September 21, 2021January 8, 2021 by Staff Writer

There are more than enough portable heaters on the market, but just like any other device, the industry starts to offer smaller and more powerful options so we are left with a variety of choices. Nevertheless, there is portable, there is movable and then there is a handy heater, which you can use on the … Read more

Lasko 751320 Ceramic Tower Heater Review

September 21, 2021January 8, 2021 by Staff Writer

Lasko 751320 ceramic tower heater is a space heater that comes along with remote control. A space heater works great for satisfying a variety of home needs related to heating. Space heaters come in various sizes for both larger and smaller settings. A space heater provides comfort and helps in saving a lot of money … Read more