Installing a heating and cooling system
One of the biggest purchases a homeowner can make is to install a new furnace and air conditioner. Learn what you need to know when faced with this big decision.
Ductless mini-split system
A ductless mini-split system provides heating and air conditioning to spaces where a traditional ducted system won't work.
A ductless mini-split system is quiet, efficient, and compact. Instead of a central thermostat, you can create heating and cooling zones in your house that are set independently of each other.
Variable refrigerant flow
Find out how variable refrigerant flow allows temperature to be controlled as part of an all-in-one heating and cooling unit.
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Ceiling fans
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Furnace filters
Changing or cleaning your furnace filter is one of the easiest things you can do to prolong the life of your heating and air conditioning system.
Maintaining your furnace
It's important to keep this big piece of equipment in tip-top shape in order for it to operate at peak efficiency.
Getting a new furnace
Shop and compare when choosing a new furnace. Look for the yellow Energy Guide label to see how one unit stacks up against another.
Fix leaky ductwork
Leaks in your ductwork mean the air you've paid to heat or cool is not getting where it needs to go. Find out how to diagnose and fix this common problem.
Whole house fans
A whole-house fan, also known as an attic fan, provides great ventilation, lowers indoor temperatures and summer electric bills.