by Barry Pendley | Oct 28, 2026 | Tips and Tricks
A blowing machine that acts up halfway through an attic costs more than the repair. It costs the crew’s afternoon, the next job on the schedule, and sometimes a callback. The good news is that most blower problems come from a short list of causes, and most of...
by Barry Pendley | Oct 20, 2026 | Tips and Tricks
Same blower, same hose, two very different materials. Crews that run cellulose settings on fiberglass, or the other way around, end up wasting bags. The fix isn’t a magic number on the gate. It’s understanding the few settings that control how each...
by Barry Pendley | Oct 1, 2026 | Tips and Tricks
When a hurricane soaks an attic or floods a crawlspace, the insulation stops being insulation. It becomes a heavy, wet mat that feeds mold, sags ceilings, and holds moisture against the framing. The contractors who can get it out quickly, safely and cleanly, are the...
by Barry Pendley | Sep 22, 2026 | Tips and Tricks
Hose Sizes and Configurations for Insulation Blowing Machines and Vacuums Every blowing machine and vacuum has a defined CFM rating — a fixed amount of air it can move. Push that airflow through the wrong hose diameter or run it too far, and you’re not...
by Barry Pendley | Sep 10, 2026 | Tips and Tricks
Dust is the enemy of a clean install — and one of the biggest complaints homeowners and crews share about dense pack and attic cellulose jobs. The Internal Wetting System (IWS) from Cool Machines is built to knock that dust down at the source, right inside the hose....
by Barry Pendley | Jun 17, 2026 | Tips and Tricks
When an insulation machine experiences pressure drops or inconsistent material flow, most contractors immediately point to worn-out airlock seals. While seals are typically the primary consumable item, there may be another issue. During a recent equipment service...
