What makes up the “system” in AC System? I was digging through the crates and found this article I originally wrote 12-years ago in early 2012. I decided to dust it off and repost it as the concepts all hold true today. There’s a reason it’s called an AC system, HVAC system, or air conditioning […]
How Much Does a Mini Split Air Conditioner Cost? Since publishing “How Much Does a New AC Unit Cost?”, we’ve received a lot of inquiries from people asking “How much does a ductless ac cost?” and, “How much does a heat pump mini split cost?” I like to use the questions we get a lot […]
If someone asked you what brand air conditioner you had in your home, would you know the answer? What if they asked, “do you own a white label air conditioner?” Even trickier, would you know the answer if someone asked if your air conditioner was “private label”? If you have no idea what a private […]
Recently a homeowner outside of the Magic Touch Mechanical service area contacted me with questions about HVAC equipment zoning. He wasn’t asking about a true ‘zone system’ (using motorized dampers in the ductwork), his inquiry was about ‘equipment zoning’. HVAC Equipment Zoning vs a Zone System A zone system aka zoning works by sending more […]
How much does freon cost per pound? In my 35+ years as an HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning) Technician, this is a question I’ve answered often. Freon refrigerant cost & availability is changing rapidly in recent years now that production has been banned in the U.S. Now, in 2023, more changes to the refrigerant […]
She likes it at 80°F while reading in the family room. He likes it at 70°F. while watching the game in his man cave. They could split the difference and set the thermostat to 75°F – a good compromise, but really neither is happy. This is where we come in to save the day because […]
Ductless Mini-Split Side-By-Side Comparison Mitsubishi vs Fujitsu vs Daikin vs Gree – a 4-way shootout! I initially posted this article in 2017. As we sell 12 competing air conditioner brands, our side-by-side comparison articles often come at the request of our readers. With the explosion in popularity of ductless heat pumps in recent years we […]
One of the fastest-growing developments in air conditioning technology is ductless systems. Since they were introduced in Japan in the 1970’s, ductless air conditioning systems have slowly spread around the world, allowing zone-specific temperatures and eliminating the need for duct installation. Why have these systems become so popular, and how can you determine whether a ductless […]
Magic Touch Mechanical has been using Mitsubishi mini split ductless units to solve uneven room temperatures for over two decades. While the rest of the world embraced ductless technology long ago, homeowners in the US are only now catching up. Mitsubishi Electric, manufacturer of Mitsubishi mini split ductless units has remained the #1 selling […]