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.
Heating and cooling new homes
When planning your new home, make sure you consider newer heating and cooling technologies that could save you money.
Building in comfort
In this video: See how this new home is using in-floor radiant heat and a ductless mini-split system to create a comfortable living space.
Furnace and water heater
In this video: The furnace and water heater use a lot of energy. Find out what systems can help reduce energy costs in your new home.
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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.
A/C tune up
Learn how professionals tune up your air conditioner and get some tips on how you can keep it running at peak performance.
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.
Maintaining your fireplace
Proper maintenance of your fireplace is important to make sure it's working efficiently and safely.
Learning thermostats
Discover how the next generation of smart thermostats adjust your home’s temperature based on your behavior and weather forecasts.
Ductless mini-split system
A ductless mini-split system provides heating and air conditioning to spaces where a traditional ducted system won't work.
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.