Recent HVAC Articles
7 Tips for Winterizing Your Central Air Conditioner
Read this guide to learn how to winterize your AC unit, and discover some tips for keeping your equipment in tip-top shape during the cold season.
How Your Ducts Work: Your HVAC System, Top to Bottom
You know adjusting your thermostat ensures ducts deliver warm or cool air to your property, but maybe you don’t know how your HVAC system does it. Here's how your HVAC system works.
Here’s How to Draft-Proof Your Home
A drafty house can increase your utility bills since your HVAC system has to work harder to keep your home at your desired temperature. Finding the drafty areas and stopping the air leaks can help.
What to Know About HVAC Efficiency Ratings: SEER, EER and HSPF
As long as your furnace or AC continues to do its job, you’re unlikely to think about its efficiency rating. But you should — because just as a leaky faucet can run up your water bill, an inefficient HVAC system can result in higher energy costs.
How Much Does a Smart Thermostat Cost?
Smart thermostats work by turning off your furnace or air conditioning units when you don't need them. However, it's essential to balance these savings against the higher cost of a smart thermostat.
What Is HVAC Zoning — and How Can I Use It to Heat and Cool More Efficiently?
A traditional HVAC system can have difficulty maintaining temperatures over multiple levels or large, sprawling ranches, but you don't have to suffer or put window ACs in every bedroom. That’s where HVAC zoning comes in.
Whole-House Humidifiers and Dehumidifiers De-mistified: Everything You Need to Know
Humidity issues make your home uncomfortable, but they can also cause issues like mold growth or damage to wood furniture. A whole-house humidifier or whole-house dehumidifier could solve your issues.
Duct Tales: A Homeowner's Guide to Ductless AC Systems
A ductless air conditioner is an option for homes without ductwork or in areas that aren't part of your current HVAC system. Here's what you need to know about installation, operation and maintenance.