Leaky ducts are a pervasive problem and can easily reduce the efficiency of the average heating and cooling system as much as 30 percent. And since ductwork is usually hidden -- in crawl spaces, ...

Your home’s heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system works around the clock to keep you comfortable, but like any ...

WHAT LEAKAGE ISN’T: Better design, installation, and enforcement has helped overall conditions, but SMACNA’S Mark Terzigni also reminds professionals that duct leakage is not a function of air volume ...

COCOA, FL — According to a recent study conducted by the Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC), most central Florida homes waste energy through leaky air handlers and ducts. The amount of leakage in an ...

Leaky ducts are a pervasive problem and can easily reduce the efficiency of the average heating and cooling system as much as 30 percent. And since ductwork is usually hidden -- in crawl spaces, ...

The truth is that heating and cooling systems naturally make noise. Some sounds are harmless; others are red flags.

Everyone who has ever lived in a home in the Midwest is aware of it. It might be the feel of cold air moving through an exterior wall receptacle or near a window. It might be the always- ...

Question: I had a heating-and-air-conditioning professional come to my home and do a home-energy analysis. He says my ductwork needs to be repaired upstairs and in the crawlspace, because a good deal ...

It’s a problem most of us can relate to. You’re trying to get to bed, but your room is too hot to sleep. No matter what you do, your room is still warmer than the rest of the house. Or perhaps you ...

An undersized or outdated AC can’t cool your home effectively. Leaks, poor insulation, and dirty filters waste cool air and strain your system. Efficient windows, sealed ducts, and clean filters help ...

Noticing more dust than usual? It might be from your HVAC system. Dusting more than usual these days? On top of the other ...