The inner workings of HVAC systems can be perplexing to many people, but finding ice on a heat pump during the hot summer months will surely spark confusion among even the savviest homeowners. Thankfully, there are precautions that homeowners can take to avoid having their heat pumps freeze over during any season.

Part 1 of this blog post discussed one of the most obvious culprits of heat loss: inadequate insulation. But there are plenty of other vulnerabilities in your home’s “energy envelope.” Some are apparent, like doors and windows, while others—like light fixtures—may surprise you.

Are your teeth chattering from the cold while you’re watching television? Jaw clenched while trying to work in your frigid home office? Freezing inside your house during the winter is not only bad for your dental work—it’s bad for your pocketbook, too. There are many places throughout your home where you could be losing heat.

The importance of regular HVAC maintenance is well known to building managers at large facilities like office buildings and college campuses. Those professionals employ heating and air conditioning contractors who use sophisticated tools like predictive maintenance software to fine-tune their energy usage, preempt problems with their HVAC systems, and, ultimately, save money.

When choosing a heating system, it’s important to consider energy efficiency. Not only will an energy-efficient heating system help lessen the impact of your environmental footprint, it will also save you money in utility bills. Look for ENERGY STAR-rated products, and ask your contractor about the most energy-efficient system that could work for your home.

Home heating systems have come a long way since the humble fireplace, and while technological advances and new options have made heating your home more efficient than ever, the amount of choices available today can make selecting a heating system seem daunting.

When coming home after a long day out on a stuffy summer’s afternoon, the last thing you want to be greeted with upon walking through the front door is a blast of warm air. If you discover that your air conditioner has stopped blowing cold air...

The dreaded utility bills arrive once a month, every month, often meeting sighs of frustration or disbelief. Unfortunately, they are simply part of living in your home; but with a proper and efficient routine, you can save energy and lower the dollar amount on your bills.

According to ENERGY STAR, a joint program of the Department of Energy and the Environmental Protection Agency, the average home is responsible for twice the greenhouse gas emissions of the average car.

Whether you’ve lived in your home for 30 years or recently purchased a home, it’s important to keep track of your major appliances to ensure the best course of action to prevent and fix problems. Rather than spending a few hundred dollars on a repair and prolonging the life of an air conditioning system...