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.
Discover how the next generation of smart thermostats adjust your home’s temperature based on your behavior and weather forecasts.
Learn how professionals tune up your air conditioner and get some tips on how you can keep it running at peak performance.
Is it time to upgrade your fireplace? Learn how you can improve your home's efficiency with the right fireplace.
Capturing the heat from the earth can save you big money on your energy bills. Learn how geothermal systems work.
Leaky ductwork is one of the most common household problems. Luckily, it's easy to fix with the right materials.
Proper maintenance of your fireplace is important to make sure it's working efficiently and safely.
There are lots of "tips" out there that may not be true or safe. Find out how to separate facts from fiction.
When planning your new home, make sure you consider newer heating and cooling technologies that could save you money.