Ceiling fans
A cooling breeze can reduce your need for air conditioning.There are some important things to know about purchasing and installing ceiling fans.
A radiant heating system uses electric cables or small tubes of hot water embedded in a concrete floor, under a tiled floor or attached to the underside of the subfloor.
Instead of heating air and circulating it throughout the house, radiant heat warms objects - carpet, furniture and even people. Less energy is needed to transfer heat directly to people, rather than fill the entire room with heated air like a forced-air furnace.
In this video: Megan talks to an installer to learn how radiant heating is installed and operates.
A cooling breeze can reduce your need for air conditioning.There are some important things to know about purchasing and installing ceiling fans.
Shop and compare when choosing a new heating system. Look for the yellow Energy Guide label to see how one unit stacks up against another.
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.
Learn how professionals tune up your air conditioner and get some tips on how you can keep it running at peak performance.
Proper maintenance of your fireplace is important to make sure it's working efficiently and safely.
Capturing the heat from the earth can save you big money on your energy bills. Learn how geothermal systems work.
It's important to keep this big piece of equipment in tip-top shape in order for it to operate at peak efficiency.
Don't be scared of an older heating or cooling system. Systems can be inspected or retrofit to maintain the integrity of your older home.
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.