There are lots of reasons why you want your HVAC equipment installed by a licensed, certified and trained technician. Some of those reasons come into play long ...

Cooling season has ended throughout much of North America, and some homeowners are wondering whether they should replace their air conditioners before next ...

When the average homeowner thinks about home heating, the furnace is probably the first appliance that comes to mind. But energy efficiency aficionados may ...

We all know that hot air rises, and that’s a key factor in a common household HVAC problem: a second story that’s hotter than the first floor. But it’s far from ...

When the weather outside is frightful, your trusty HVAC system makes the winter months bearable. But that comfort comes at a cost, and you could get a case of ...

Fall is finally here, and for many homeowners throughout North America, the furnaces are already switching on. We hope your furnace fired up without a hitch ...

One of the most important things you can do for your health and happiness is to get a good night’s sleep. But if you’re having trouble with that, or would just ...

As we head toward the end of the cooling season, it’s a good time to assess the performance of your air conditioner. It’s not necessarily something we think ...

The sizzling summer drags on, and your furnace is probably the furthest thing from your mind. But this is actually the perfect time to schedule your annual ...

Few people need to be reminded to appreciate the miracle of air conditioning during the most sweltering time of the year, but we’re doing it anyway. It’s AC ...

Proud pet owners have to put up with a lot in order to keep their furry friends around. Pet hair on furniture and dander floating in the air are among the most ...

If you have a summer vacation coming up, you’ve probably been daydreaming about travel and relaxation, not lower utility bills. But you don’t have to choose -- ...

Responsible homeowners know to replace their HVAC system filters on schedule. But sometimes, “on schedule” just isn’t good enough. If you check your filter at ...

It’s a horrifying thought, but it’s nevertheless a situation many homeowners face: a mouse, rat or other small animal has died in an air duct and is spreading ...

From 2012 to 2016, the IRS offered a tax credit to homeowners who upgraded their residential windows to energy-efficient multi-pane models. Now that this ...

Have you ever taken a close look at your HVAC filters when replacing them? If so, you may have noticed that each filter has a MERV rating -- and this number has ...

Unless you have a finished attic, you probably aren’t fond of spending time up there during a hot summer day. With no air conditioning vents pumping in cool air ...

Lighting design is one of the most effective ways to add drama and aesthetic appeal to a home. And when designers need light in a place where they don’t want an ...

Some household air leaks are so small you don't even know they're there, but when you add them all up, they can pose a major threat to energy efficiency. If ...

It's hard to fall asleep in an uncomfortably cold bedroom, but it's tempting to turn the thermostat down at night to save on utility bills. Homeowners who seek ...

In bathrooms and kitchens, overhead exhaust fans are used to pull unwanted airborne particles out of the room and into the atmosphere. When it's working ...