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, ...

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 ...

Welcome to New Homeowner Bootcamp, Family Handyman’s essential guide for navigating the challenges of homeownership, from little-known post-purchase tasks to money-saving maintenance and upgrades. A ...

How can you tell when your HVAC system is due for repairs before it completely breaks down? ddressing small problems ...

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 ...

When your home never quite feels as comfortable as it should, it is easy to assume you are stuck with a full system ...

It can cost $130 to $450 to repair your HVAC system and up to $5,000 to replace it. Those numbers can easily strain most people’s budgets. Luckily, a good warranty can cover most of the HVAC repair or ...

With the phasedown of R-410A refrigerant starting Jan. 1, 2025, the residential HVAC market will see some big changes in the coming years. As part of the technology transition, newly purchased and ...

Recently, DuraPlas, a provider of plastic products for the agriculture, industrial, energy, and greenhouse industries, released a study that reveals Americans intend to use more non-HVAC alternatives ...

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...