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 ...

Buying a new HVAC system is one of the most important purchases you can make for your home. Consumer Reports indicates that more than 75% of U.S. homes use air conditioning, and 90% of new homes are ...

Home heating contributes to nearly a third of the average U.S. utility bill — more than any other system in a home. To make matters worse, home heating costs are on the rise. The National Energy ...

Lexie is a former Staff Writer at Forbes Home and has over 6 years of professional experience as a writer and editor in the home improvement space. She's previously worked at sites such as HomeAdvisor ...

Imagine: It's the middle of summer and your air conditioner is working overtime to keep your home cool and comfortable.

Mike De Socio is a CNET contributor who writes about energy, personal finance, electric vehicles and climate change. He's also the author of the nonfiction book, "Morally Straight: How the Fight for ...

McElroy's HVAC technician Wyatt Lickteig works to fit copper pipe for a heating system in the basement of a Topeka residence in December. As Topeka shivered last December through its coldest wind ...

Pretty much wherever you live, it’s probably hotter than it used to be. Last year was the hottest on record, and most of the country's major cities have experienced an increase in the heat index and ...

With the federal government still offering incentives for energy efficient home improvements, including home heating systems, it might make sense to upgrade your home heating system as winter takes ...

Regular maintenance is more important than you think. Use it to your advantage and save on HVAC costs in the long run. Alexandra Jones is a CNET contributor who writes about food, farming, gardening, ...