Heating & Cooling
Keep your air conditioner and furnace running efficiently with these DIY repairs and routine maintenance projects.
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16 Ways to Warm Up a Cold Room
Warm up a room without using a plug-in electric heater. Consider built-in radiant floor or ceiling heating, duct booster fans, toe-kick heaters, and other safe heating techniques first.
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DIY Air Conditioning Service Repair
Our experts explain how to repair the most common causes of central air conditioning service... -
Do I Need a New Furnace? How Much Does a New Furnace Cost?
Our experts will give you advice to help you decide when you need to replace... -
The Best Furnace Filters to Buy
Find the best balance of airflow and efficient filtration -
Electric vs. Hydronic Radiant Heat Systems
Heated floors are luxurious and affordable. We'll tell you how to select the best floor-warming... -
Cleaning Air Conditioners in the Spring
This central air conditioner maintenance guide helps you get lower cooling bills while staying comfortable... -
Simple Furnace Fixes
8 quick furnace fixes you can do yourself -
3 Easy Furnace Repairs
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5 Things to Know About a Geothermal Heat Pump
A geothermal heat pump can save money on energy but costs a lot to install
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21 Air Conditioner Maintenance and Home Cooling Tips
Whether you have a whole-house or one-room air conditioner, don't make it work harder than... -
Clean Your AC Condenser Unit
Get your air conditioner in primo working order before the cooling season. -
3 Types of Electric Heated Floors
Any flooring material can cover a heated floor, but some work better than others. -
The Easiest Way to Replace an Ugly Baseboard Heater
Revamping the baseboard heater can make a huge improvement. -
Here’s Where You Shouldn’t Install Your AC
If your AC is anywhere on this list, you need to change the location ASAP. -
Why You Shouldn’t Buy an R22 Air Conditioner
If you’re in the market for a new central AC system, don’t buy... -
10 Air Conditioning Mistakes You Can’t Afford to Make
Ignoring proper AC management will raise your energy bills, decrease the efficiency of your system... -
Here’s Why Your Window AC Unit is Better Than a Portable One
Stay cool this summer with a window AC unit that isn't bulky, loud or an energy guzzler.
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This Crazy Fan Will Keep Your House Cool All Summer Long
It will cost you a mere fraction of what your air conditioner is costing you! -
How to Double The Life of Your Air Conditioner
Keep doing this, and your air conditioner will be around for a LONG time. -
This Nifty Trick Will Clean Up Your Air Conditioner
Not sure how to clean the sticky grime off of your air conditioner? No sweat!... -
Your Air Conditioner Won’t Fully Work If You Don’t Do This
Looking to make the most of your air conditioner unit? By doing this one thing...
