Electric HVAC systems can help you keep your home comfortable using a fraction of the energy. We spoke to experts to find out just how efficient they are.

After 10 years in print journalism, Nick transitioned to the home improvement space. He has specialized in maintenance, mortgages, home warranties, moving, car shipping, home security and more for 7 ...

Huether explains that blocked air vents force your HVAC system to work harder, increasing energy use by as much as 25 percent. This extra strain not only drives up utility bills but can also shorten ...

When certain rooms in a home are consistently warmer or cooler than others, there may be an obvious cause, like an uninsulated exterior wall or drafty windows. But that's not always the case. If ...

As a rule, temporary HVAC is left up to the imagination of the contractor, and it is usually based on carrying a bare minimum cost to the project. I have even experienced HVAC subcontractors carrying ...

When your house starts feeling unevenly heated or cooled, it’s easy to assume the worst—that your HVAC system is dying. But ...

One of the biggest downsides to traditional heating systems such as forced air heating or boilers and radiators, is that they ...

When the HVAC system requires maintenance or a repair, professionals are going to have all of the proper parts and tools available. There is a possibility she or he will have to order something, yet a ...

Remembering to change the filters in your HVAC system can be harder than it sounds. In addition to changing them on a regular schedule, per manufacturer instructions, you might need to change filters ...

Samantha is an editor who covers all topics home-related including home improvement and repair. She edited home repair and design content at websites like The Spruce and HomeAdvisor. She also has ...