Inefficient ducts force HVAC systems to work harder, raising costs. Rising heating bills, despite normal usage, may signal leaks or poorly connected ductwork. Upgrading or repairing ducts helps ...

Homes built after 1950 or so are typically heated with either hot air blown through ducts or hot water pumped through baseboard heaters. Older homes often have cast-iron radiators, which produce heat ...

Dear Jim: We are considering installing a heat pump or central air conditioner. We currently have radiant heating. I have heard mini-duct systems are very comfortable and quiet. How do they work? Jack ...

All homes depend on a reliable heating system, especially during the cold months. How the installation is performed plays an important role in the heater’s performance, overall efficiency, and ...

Decarbonization and electrification have become buzzwords in the HVAC industry. Multiple local and state governments are legislating against gas appliances as they try to reduce pollution and ...

Air conditioning bills are spiking and as climate change starts to impact more parts of the country, air conditioners are running for longer periods. Now millions of Americans are starting to install ...

If you want to heat or cool your home, a heat pump seems like the logical solution. Here's everything you need to know to decide whether getting one makes sense for your home. Andrew King Contributor ...

Most heat pumps fall into the broad categories of ducted or ductless, but there are also a number of subcategories you should be aware of when choosing a heat pump for your home. Sam Becker ...

A heat pump heats and cools your home, functioning like a combined furnace and central air conditioner. Because they absorb and move heat from the air, heat pumps are exceptionally energy-efficient ...

Installing cooling is surprisingly easy with a mini-split system. Here, we'll show you how to do it yourself.

NEW YORK -- For 27 years, the heat in Regina Fred's Queens apartment building came from a noisy steam radiator that she couldn't control and sometimes didn't come on at all, leaving her shivering.