Any home that uses forced-air HVAC equipment may need air balancing to improve comfort throughout. The term refers to a procedure that equalizes the air…

When it comes to residential heating and cooling, there's a lot of misinformation floating around. Puncturing some of the more popular HVAC myths will help…

There are several possible reasons why condensation is pooling under your air conditioner. Fortunately, water leaking from your indoor air-handling unit usually isn't a catastrophic…

Attic insulation is easy to overlook if you rarely go up to your attic, but it has a very perceptible impact on your comfort. Optimizing…

R-22, a type of refrigerant used in residential air conditioners is being phased out by the U.S. EPA in compliance with the Montreal Protocol to…

Heat and humidity have a reciprocal relationship: humid air can carry more heat, and hot air can accommodate more moisture. Humid air also more readily…

They just don't build homes like they used to -- and when it comes to efficiency, that's a good thing. New homes with airtight construction…

Upgrading your heating system is a decision that shouldn't be taken lightly. It's an investment that's going to affect your home comfort and pocketbook for…

If you share a household with others, you probably know that some folks like the temperature warmer or cooler than the other occupants. You may…

If you're lucky, you'll make it through another winter without having to deal with a furnace or heat pump breakdown. Yet, there's always the possibility,…