This is the single most important thing you can do to keep energy costs in check. Your heating and air-conditioning system ...

When certain rooms in a home are consistently warmer or cooler than others, there may be an obvious cause, like an uninsulated exterior wall or drafty windows. But that's not always the case. If ...

A top-performing HVAC system provides the perfect amount of comfort while using the least amount of energy. Keeping that perfectly balanced system running at its best requires regular preventative ...

After 10 years in print journalism, Nick transitioned to the home improvement space. He has specialized in maintenance, mortgages, home warranties, moving, car shipping, home security and more for 7 ...

The easiest thing you can do to maintain your HVAC system is replace your air filter regularly, ideally every 90 days.(Serenethos / Getty Images/iStockphoto) Your HVAC (heating, ventilation and air ...

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Winter might feel far off, but when that first snowstorm hits, the last thing you want is to discover an issue with your heating system that you could've addressed sooner. Everyone knows proper ...

The summer is upon us, and it’s already shaping up to be a hot one. Air conditioners all over the country are waking up from many months of slumber. And unfortunately, many of them won’t work properly ...

Regular maintenance is more important than you think. Use it to your advantage and save on HVAC costs in the long run. Alexandra Jones is a CNET contributor who writes about food, farming, gardening, ...

Pretty much wherever you live, it’s probably hotter than it used to be. Last year was the hottest on record, and most of the country's major cities have experienced an increase in the heat index and ...