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How to Use Your HVAC During a Wildfire Advisory
During wildfire season, typically summer to fall, fire advisories may be issued in your area. A wildfire can pose serious hazards even if you’re not

Pro Buying Guide: Buying a Warranty for a Heat Pump
Heat pumps may be warranted by the manufacturer, such as Lenox, or by a home warranty company (some top names will be covered later). The

HVAC Calculator: Size Your AC and Water Heater to Fit Your Home
How to calculate BTU correctly is one of the most important steps to installing an HVAC system in your home. While the process is straightforward,

What Does a Heat Exchanger Do?
Have you ever looked at your furnace and wondered, “What does a heat exchanger do?” Heat exchangers are often used with smokestacks to recover heat

Beginner’s Guide to Installing a Bulb Socket
The bulb socket is an important component that provides the final electrical connection with the light bulb. Like all other electrical parts, the bulb socket

AC vs. Whole House Fan: Cool Your House Efficiently
Every homeowner essentially has the same question—how comfortable can I be without running up the energy bill? While an air conditioner is effective at managing

Window Insulation Is Key to Your Home’s HVAC Efficiency
When it comes to your home and bills, HVAC efficiency is essential to keeping bills in check and your family comfortable. Windows are a major

Why Surge Protection is So Important
If you’ve ever seen the damage from a power outage, you know that a power surge can be a devastating event. Normally, your home receives

Choosing the Right Generator for Your Home
Turning mechanical energy into electrical energy, a generator is a versatile machine. It can supply power to appliances, lights, and electronics during any kind of

Saving Money with a Zone Control System
Most people have a standard HVAC system designed to heat and cool their entire home at once. There’s one thermostat to control the temperature in

How to Unclog a Shower Drain
Is your shower draining slowly? Does the water rise to your ankles while you shower? If your shower drain is clogged, there are several ways

Possible Reasons Your AC Is So Noisy
Modern high-efficiency AC units use quiet two-stage compressors and sound-dampening to keep noise levels down. That means when you start to hear loud noises, something
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