HVAC

The heating, ventilation, and cooling systems in your home are vital to your comfort and safety. Learn all about HVAC systems, maintenance, and equipment.

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11 Genius Tips to Keep Yourself Warm Indoors Without Turning Up the Heat

home furnace boiler system

Why Is My Furnace Making Loud Noises? An HVAC Pro Explains When You Should Worry

basement

6 Easy Ways to Warm Up Your Basement in Winter, According to HVAC Pros

heater radiator in the living room

Should You Really Leave Your Heater On All Night? HVAC Pros Weigh In

Humidifier working in a room with houseplants, a chest of drawers, and light coming through the window.

Where's the Best Place to Put Your Humidifier in Winter? Home Pros Share What Not to Do

warm bedding

Don't Suffer Through a Cold Bedroom All Winter—8 Tricks to Keep It Toasty All Season

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7 Tips to Keep Your House Warm During Winter, According to HVAC Pros

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Is Your First Floor Always Cold? 8 Easy Fixes That Work, According to HVAC Pros

Draining a water heater

This Is How Often You Need to Be Draining Your Water Heater, According to Pros

Person adjusting a thermostat in their home

These Home Heating Mistakes Are Costing You Energy and Money—How to Fix Them Fast

Heat pump outside a home

Time to Switch to a Heat Pump? Here's How Much It Will Cost

How much does replacing an HVAC system cost?

7 Ways to Stop Hot and Cold Spots In Your Home Once and for All, According to HVAC Experts

Home with fireplace in winter

Why Does My House Feel So Dry? 4 Common Reasons and How to Fix Them Fast

Person setting their thermostat

Want to Save Money on Heating Bills This Winter? Use This Thermostat Setting

how long does a furnace last

Don't Wait to Replace Your Furnace This Winter—9 Signs You Need a New One

Repair Furnace

How Much Does Furnace Repair Cost? What to Know to Be Prepared This Fall

Furnace

What Size Furnace Do You Need? 9 Things You Should Consider Before You Buy

replacing a furnace filter

9 Signs That You Should Replace Your Old Furnace Now, According to an HVAC Pro

Woman emptying the water container of a dehumidifier

Does a Dehumidifier Actually Cool a Room? Plus 7 Tips to Cool Your Home Fast

Keeping your bedroom cool in the summer

Is Your Second Floor Always Hot? 10 Easy Fixes That Work, According to HVAC Pros

Person changing an air filter

Are You Changing Your Air Filter Enough? Why Pros Recommend Doing It ASAP

air conditioner tips

7 Things You Should Always Do to Keep Your Air Conditioner Running Smoothly

window air conditioner

Why Is Your Window AC Not Blowing Cold Air? 5 Reasons Why and How to Fix It

Air Conditioner

8 Reasons Your AC Unit Is Leaking Water (and How to Fix It)

Outside AC unit in summer

Why Isn't My Outside AC Unit Turning On? 6 Causes and How to Fix Them Fast

Air conditioner condensor

Why Is My AC Fan Not Spinning? 7 Causes and How to Fix It

cleaning an AC filter in a wall air conditioning unit

How to Clean an Air Conditioner Filter for Better Efficiency and Air Flow

Person turning on a dehumidifier in a living room

21 Tips to Lower Humidity in Your House That Are Actually Effective

Air conditioner unit with tools

How Much Does an AC Compressor Actually Cost?

Person setting the thermostat

This Is the Right Temperature for Your Air Conditioner in Summer, According to Pros

Person installing a new air conditioner in a home

How Much Does an Air Conditioner Really Cost to Install? What to Know

Humidifier in a home reading 35%

This Is the Ideal Humidity Level for a Comfortable Home, According to Pros

Home heat pump during winter

Heat Pump vs. Furnace: What's the Difference, Really?

Thermostat

Experts Agree: This Is the Best Thermostat Setting for Winter

Wood Stove

How to Install a Wood Stove for Inexpensive Heating This Winter

air conditioner leaking

Why Is Your Window Air Conditioner Leaking Water and How to Fix It

Removing the top and side condenser covers

What to Know About HVAC Maintenance Costs (Plus How to Help Your System Last Longer)

swamp cooler

How to Build a DIY Swamp Cooler and Beat the Heat

How to choose the right size humidifier

What Size Dehumidifier Do I Need?

Central Air Conditioner (AC)

How Much Does It Cost to Install Central Air?

How to install a smart thermostat

How to Install a Smart Thermostat

Closeup of cleaning a furnace flame sensor with sandpaper

How to Clean a Furnace Flame Sensor

How to bleed a radiator

How to Bleed a Radiator

Craftsman home in winter

10 Home Renos You Should Never Attempt in Winter, According to a Contractor

Cozy house with snow during winter

Don't Wait to Protect Your Home From Winter Weather —15 Tasks You Should Tackle Now

Bedroom with vaulted ceilings and settee at end of bed.

7 Smart Tricks You Should Try to Keep Your Upstairs Cool, According to Experts

How to make your home cool this summer

Keep It Cool: How to Beat the Heat at Home This Summer

Finished basement

Pros Say This Is the Best Humidity Level for a Comfortable Basement

Duct Cleaning

How to Clean Ducts Yourself

bathroom ventilation

Bathroom Ventilation: Everything You Should Know

Fan in Window

How to Use Fans to Cool a Room

patio privacy ideas

What Happens if Your House Is Too Hot? 10 Problems and Solutions

How to clean HVAC conditioner coils

How to Clean Air Conditioner Coils

Air Duct Cleaning

How Much Does Air Duct Cleaning Cost?

thermostat digital Programmable on wall

What Is EM Heat on a Thermostat?

Thermostat on wall

7 Common Reasons Your Thermostat Isn't Working

Air vent cover for room heating/cooling and return furnace air

11 Reasons for a Furnace Not Blowing Hot Air

Gas Furnace

What It Means When Your Furnace Is Short-Cycling

Control valve on gas water heater tank being checked with bottom panel removed

6 Common Reasons Your Gas Water Heater May Not Be Working

Infrared heater

All About Infrared Space Heaters

Cleaned window air conditioner next to pink flower bouquet

How to Clean a Window Air Conditioner

HVAC Thermostat

How to Repair a Home Air Conditioner

5-gallon bucket DIY air conditioner

How to Make a DIY Air Conditioner

Ceiling fan with fixed chain to turn on and off

How to Fix or Replace the Ceiling Fan Chain Quickly

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