When it comes to creating a comfortable and cost-effective home, few things matter more than your heating and cooling system.

Lisa Reed's 20-year-old furnace developed holes and leaks in its heat exchanger, sending dangerous carbon monoxide into her ...

Rising energy costs are prompting many homeowners to examine the efficiency of their heating and cooling systems. Although ...

Conry said one more thing to do is to make sure your HVAC system in your house is serviced twice a year, once for your ...

Nashville homeowner Jameson Massey has used space heaters since April after his HVAC system failed in his $500,000 East End ...

In a column published in July, I wrote about the Mitsubishi mini-split heating/air conditioning system that was just installed in my house. In addition to the required outdoor heat pump, there is a ...

Having an environmentally friendly home doesn't have to chill you to the bone, or overheat your wallet. Here's how to find ...

Home energy costs are projected to rise by 7.6% this winter, with home heating electricity climbing by more than 10%, according to the National Energy Assistance Directors Association. The increase ...

Dawn Weinberger is a freelance writer in Portland, Oregon who has contributed to numerous publications and websites over the past 20 years, including RD.com, Glamour, Women's Health, Entrepreneur, and ...

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of ...

Homeowners looking for an energy-efficient alternative to traditional air conditioners in the spring and summer months (and furnaces in the winter) might want to invest in a heat pump. It's a type of ...