Options for heating your home
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.
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.
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.
A whole-house fan, also known as an attic fan, provides great ventilation, lowers indoor temperatures and summer electric bills.
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.
Proper maintenance of your fireplace is important to make sure it's working efficiently and safely.
Is it time to upgrade your fireplace? Learn how you can improve your home's efficiency with the right fireplace.
Learn how professionals tune up your air conditioner and get some tips on how you can keep it running at peak performance.
Capturing the heat from the earth can save you big money on your energy bills. Learn how geothermal systems work.
A ductless mini-split system provides heating and air conditioning to spaces where a traditional ducted system won't work.
A cooling breeze can reduce your need for air conditioning.There are some important things to know about purchasing and installing ceiling fans.