Heating and Cooling

Year-round comfort requires a fully functioning furnace and AC—ditto the ductwork and the insulation. Your heating, ventilation, and cooling systems work together to keep your home at a perfect temperature, so it’s essential to ensure all parts are up to the task. Browse our library of heating and cooling articles to maintain an energy-efficient home and source reliable pros you can trust with your indoor air quality.

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Apr 16, 2025
Apr 16, 2025
The cost to add R-410A refrigerant and recharge your home’s air conditioner depends on many factors, such as your location and the cause of the leak.
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Apr 14, 2025
Apr 14, 2025
The EPA banned R-22 refrigerant, but if you still have a system that runs on it, here’s the latest on R-22 refrigerant prices for the remaining reserve.
Air conditioner units sitting in the yard
May 20, 2025
May 20, 2025
When determining your AC coil cleaning cost, you’ll need to factor in the type, cleaning method, and more. Our cost guide will show you what to expect.
Air Conditioning Unit
Jul 23, 2025
Jul 23, 2025
Discover the average air handler replacement cost, including labor and materials, plus expert tips to help you budget and save on your HVAC upgrade.
hvac outside home
Aug 8, 2025
Aug 8, 2025
Leaking AC coils can compromise your entire home cooling system. Look for these six signs of a leaking evaporator coil, and schedule a repair ASAP.
outdoor ac unit
May 30, 2025
May 30, 2025
This calculator will help you figure out what size mini-split you’ll need to service different rooms in your space depending on their square footage.
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Keeping your home cool all summer can be a challenge. Read on to learn the pros and cons of dual-home air conditioners.
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Mini split versus heat pump: which one to choose? Explore how these energy-smart HVAC systems stack up in cost, comfort, and efficiency.
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Poor airflow and high energy bills? It might be static pressure. Learn what it is, how it affects your HVAC system, and how to get it under control.
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Find out the average baseboard heater installation cost, key price factors, and ways to save. Get transparent, expert-backed estimates to plan your project.
Evaporative air conditioning on the roof
Get transparent, up-to-date swamp cooler repair cost info to learn what impacts pricing and how to save on your next swamp cooler repair.
A baseboard heater
Discover the average wall heater installation cost, key price factors, and expert tips to help you budget and save on your next home heating project.
Window air conditioning unit
Factors such as labor and parts impact the final price of repairing a window AC unit. Learn all of the costs associated with window air conditioner repair.
Woman turning on home air purifier
Find out the average humidifier repair cost, what impacts pricing, and how to save. Get expert tips to budget for your humidifier repair.
A person wearing headphones relaxes on a gray couch while looking at their phone in a bright living room.
Wondering what’s causing that noisy air vent in your bedroom? Here are some of the most common culprits—and how to deal with them.
hvac outside of house
You know filters, fans, and compressors, but do you know what a condensate drain line is? Discover how a small pipe safeguards your AC unit and home from major issues.
Stacks of pink fiberglass insulation batts and rolled insulation on a wooden surface with a framed wall in the background
Crawl space insulation costs vary by size, insulation type, and material. Read this guide to learn how much your crawl space insulation could cost.
Family sitting in cool home
A swamp cooler offers cool, moist air and costs less than an air conditioner. Learn about the costs of swamp coolers based on your home size and type of unit.