The HVAC industry is positioned for much faster than average job growth in the coming years thanks to demand for HVAC products and competitive training opportunities. But how exactly do HVAC systems ...

Do you have a boiler heating system in your home for hydronic heating? Or, are you considering installing a boiler to replace your existing heating system? While boilers are often thought of as an old ...

The $5,000 rule has guided the thinking of many people mulling whether to replace or repair their air conditioning systems, ...

Homeowners who have waited for this heat wave before thinking it might be time for an HVAC tuneup could find themselves sweating before their technician can arrive. Warren Lupson, an adjunct professor ...

A top-performing HVAC system provides the perfect amount of comfort while using the least amount of energy. Keeping that perfectly balanced system running at its best requires regular preventative ...

TOOLS OF THE TRADE: Students in Tim Merritt’s HVAC class learn the basics, starting with what tools to use. January 8, 2021 Decades of a college-for-all mentality has left the trades without workers ...

After 10 years in print journalism, Nick transitioned to the home improvement space. He has specialized in maintenance, mortgages, home warranties, moving, car shipping, home security and more for 7 ...

Heat pumps are having a moment in the spotlight—or as close to one as a heating and cooling appliance can get. Whether it’s ducted heat pumps, mini-splits, or even geothermal systems, there’s a buzz ...

Homes built after 1950 or so are typically heated with either hot air blown through ducts or hot water pumped through baseboard heaters. Older homes often have cast-iron radiators, which produce heat ...