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How to Fix the Most Common Air Conditioning Repairs Yourself

Our experts explain how to repair the most common causes of central air conditioning service failures.

How to Install a Window AC Unit

Installing a window air conditioner is an easy way to keep your cool.


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What to Do Within the First Year After Moving Into Your New Home

When you move into your new home, there are a number of cleaning tasks, basic projects and upgrades to consider....


How to Keep Your Home Cool Without an Air Conditioner

If you don't have an air conditioner, check out these creative ways to stay cool all summer long.


How to Adjust a Mechanical Thermostat

Fine-tuning tips for better furnace performance.

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How DIY Furnace Maintenance Can Save a Repair Bill

Save money and increase your heating system's efficiency and comfort by following these simple steps to keep your furnace in...


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Covering Your Air Conditioner Condenser Unit

Add a simple plywood cover for winter protection.

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What to Know About Space Heaters

Interested in a space heater for your home, but find the options overwhelming? Here are four basic types of space...


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How to Change a Furnace Filter

Check your filter monthly and change it if needed.


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Dryer Vents: How to Hook Up and Install Dryer Vents

How to install a rigid metal duct for a safer dryer.


How to Install a Ductless Air Conditioner

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

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How to Clean an Air Conditioner Window Unit

A simple cleaning is all it takes to keep your room air conditioner humming.


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How to Extend the Life of Your AC Unit

Keep doing this, and your air conditioner will be around for a LONG time. You can easily extend its life...


How to Choose the Best Wifi Thermostat

Is a Wi-Fi enabled thermostat right for you?


Furnace Humidifier not Working? Replace it

Replacing old furnace humidifiers with energy efficient ones is better than repairing them


New Furnace Cost Considerations You Need to Know

Our experts will give you advice to help you decide when you need to replace your furnace as well as...

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Fall Furnace Maintenance Guide

Simple maintenance pays big dividends for comfort, efficiency and safety.


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3 Easy Furnace Repairs

… And 2 repairs to avoid


Noisy Gas Fireplace Blower? Here’s How to Replace it

A professional fireplace service company charges about $400 to do the job (parts and labor). But you can replace the...


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Weird Furnace Smells? This Could be Why!

Here's how to determine if it a minor or major problem.


Home Air Cooling Tips

Six strategies for keeping your home cool


Dry Clothes Faster with a Dryer Duct Booster

Suck out damp dryer exhaust fast


AC Noise: Tips for Fixing Noisy Air Conditioners

Solutions depend on the age of the condenser


All About Mini-Split Systems

A mini-split system can be mounted anywhere and is an economical alternative for ductless homes.


Fix a Sinking Air Conditioner Pad

Rescuing a sinking air conditioner pad before it goes under

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Allergies: Filtering Out Pollen With Furnace Filters

Let fresh air in, keep dust and pollen out


How to Heat a Garage

Choose a forced-air garage heater or a low-intensity infrared heater to make your garage warm and comfortable.


New Kitchen Venting: How to Install a Kitchen Fan Vent

Use rigid duct with insulated duct sleeve for an oven exhaust fan.


How to Install Ceiling Fans

It's easier than you think, even on an angled ceiling.


Why Is the Furnace Drain Trap Full of Water?

Get the water out of a clogged condensate drain with a few simple steps.


How to Install a Duct Booster Fan

Fine tune your heating and cooling system