Heating & Cooling(Page 3)

Latest in Heating & Cooling

The Best Expanding Foam
Reviews

The Best Expanding Foams for Sealing Gaps, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, By Timothy Dale

The Best Dehumidifier Options
Reviews

The Best Dehumidifiers for the Home, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, By Katie Barton

A woman sits on a couch below an AC unit.
Cooling

Why Is My AC Unit Buzzing Every Few Minutes?

By Stephanie Mickelson

Two men installing floor insulation for soundproofing
Interior

Soundproof Your Floors

By Bob Vila

Person using remote for one of the Best Energy Efficient Air Conditioners
Reviews

The Best Energy-Efficient Air Conditioners

By Tony Carrick

The Best Air Conditioner Cover Option installed on a window air conditioning unit
Reviews

The Best Air Conditioner Covers

By Tom Scalisi

The best wood stove option installed and burning wood in a cozy living room
Reviews

The 8 Best Wood Stoves for Warmth, Efficiency, and Ambiance

By Tony Carrick

how to insulate a garage door
Exterior

Thinking About Insulating Your Garage Door? Here’s What You Need to Know

By Glenda Taylor

A home heat pump control system.
Interior

4 Parts of the Home That Can Be Made More Efficient by Heat Pump Technology

By Bob Beacham

The best through the wall air conditioner installed under a window in a living room
Reviews

The Best Through-the-Wall Air Conditioners

By Tony Carrick

The Best Box Fans
Reviews

The Best Box Fan for Any Room in Your Home, Tested

By Timothy Dale

A woman sits under an AC mounted on a white brick wall.
Cooling

Does Your AC Smell Like Gas? Here’s How to Troubleshoot the Issue Safely

By Stephanie Mickelson

A young woman sits on a sofa, using a remote to manage an AC.
Interior

This Weird AC Smell Might Be a Telltale Sign That You Have a Mold Problem

By Kaytlyn Smith

A dog napping in a backyard on a summer day.
Interior

What Are the Dog Days of Summer, Anyway?

By Savannah Sher

A worker installs a mini split outside.
Interior

Thinking About Installing a Mini-Split? Here’s How Much It Will Cost

By Brie Greenhalgh, By Catherine Hiles

Central AC Not Blowing Cold Air
Interior

Why Is My Central AC Not Blowing Cold Air?

By Brie Greenhalgh, By Evelyn Auer

A worker in a blue suit installs an AC unit outside a home.
Interior

Central AC Cost: A Budgeting Guide for Homeowners

By Brie Greenhalgh, By Catherine Hiles

A heat pump unit installed on side of a yellow exterior wall.
DIY

Heat Pump Not Cooling? This Is Why—and What to Do About It

By Bob Beacham

The Best HVAC Brands Options
Reviews

The Best HVAC Brands for Every Budget

By Tony Carrick, By Bob Beacham

A woman is using a digital thermostat to change the air conditioning temperature.
Interior

This Is the Best AC Temperature for Energy Savings, According to Experts

By Deirdre Mundorf

The Best Air Conditioner Brands Options
Reviews

The 16 Best Air Conditioner Brands

By Tony Carrick, By Deirdre Mundorf, By Bob Beacham

A homeowner with an American Standard HVAC professional asking and answering questions about air-source heat pumps and installing one.

Your Biggest Questions About Heat Pumps, Answered

By Tony Carrick

A worker sprays foam insulation onto rafters in an attic.
Interior

Spray Foam Insulation Cost: Everything You Need to Know

By Glenda Taylor, By Evelyn Auer

Worker sprays blown in fiberglass insulation in attic.
Interior

Blown-In Insulation vs. Spray-In Foam Insulation

By Bob Vila

how to install a window ac unit
Interior

How to Install a Window Air Conditioner

By Bob Vila, By Tony Carrick

The Vornado pedestal fan in front of closet doors during testing.
Appliances & Cookware

Cooling Comfort: Is This Vornado Fan the Answer to Summer Swelter?

By Glenda Taylor

A wire brush inside a HVAC vent.
Reviews

The Best Air Duct Cleaning Services in America

By Tony Carrick

A group of the best pedestal fans in a home before testing.
Reviews

The Best Pedestal Fans for Staying Cool and Comfortable This Summer, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Additional research provided by Tony Carrick

tv above fireplace woman watching tv with elderly parents in living room with tv mounted above fireplace
Interior

Solved! Why It’s a Mistake to Mount a TV Above a Fireplace

By Glenda Taylor, By Phillip Tinner

11 Mistakes You Should Never Make With Your Fireplace
Interior

11 Mistakes You Should Never Make With Your Fireplace

By Cody Calamaio, By Margaret Foley

The best quiet fans grouped together before testing.
Reviews

The Best Quiet Fans to Keep You Cool and Comfortable, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Additional research provided by Carol Benton

Two young boys sitting on the floor, using kitchen spoons to bang on pots and pans.
Interior

Soundproofing a Room: The Two Best Ways to Dampen Noise Without Tearing Down Your Walls

By Steffani Cameron, By Glenda Taylor

A view of two heat pumps outside.
Interior

Heat Pump Costs: A Budgeting Guide for Installation and Replacement

By Glenda Taylor, By Evelyn Auer

Two workers install an HVAC unit.
Interior

How Much Does HVAC Unit Replacement Cost?

By Katie Flannery, By Evelyn Auer

Six Non Electric Heaters on grass near woods
Reviews

The Best Non-Electric Heaters for Your Home Needs, Tested

By Tony Carrick, By Tom Scalisi, By Stacey L. Nash

The best heat pump dryer installed in a wall of cabinetry in a modern living space.
Reviews

The Best Heat Pump Dryers for an Energy-Efficient Way to Dry Laundry

By Klevisa Bathorja, By Michelle Larson, By Stephanie Cronk, By Bob Beacham

The Best Heat Pump Water Heater installed in a tidy utility room with white walls.
Reviews

The Best Heat Pump Water Heaters to Save Energy And Lower Bills

By Bob Beacham

A person using the best fire pit tongs to reposition a log in a campfire.
Reviews

The Best Fire Pit Tongs to Keep Your Fires Roaring (and You Safe)

By Tony Carrick

A-person-wearing-a-face-mask-and-plaid-shirt-uses-blow-in-insulation-in-an-attic-space.
Interior

Pros and Cons of Retrofit Insulation

By Jeff Vasishta

Over-the-shoulder view of a young woman in glasses looking at a utility bill.
Interior

10 Home Heating Mistakes That Spike Your Utility Bills

By Jennifer Noonan

A person using a thermal imaging camera to check for heat loss around the window of a residential home.
Real Estate

The Best Way to Maximize Your Tax Refund? By Investing in These Home Improvement Projects

By Tony Carrick

Large stack of firewood with plastic wrap on top.
Interior

This Cheap Storage Hack Keeps My Firewood Dry All Winter Long

By Stephanie Cronk

The Google Nest Learning Thermostat during unboxing with the product still in its white packaging.
Reviews

The Google Nest Learning Thermostat Provided Energy-Saving Automation In Our Tests

By Tony Carrick

The Best Furnace Brand Options
Reviews

The Best Furnace Brands for Today’s Home

By Timothy Dale, By Bob Beacham

Visual 1 - HomeAdvisor - Cost of a New Furnace - Cost Range + Average - January 2024
Interior

New Furnace Cost: How Much to Expect You’ll Pay

By Miranda Siwak, By Evelyn Auer

Women in striped shirt and jeans adjusts thermostat temperature.
Interior

What Temperature Should I Set My Thermostat in Winter?

By Steph Coelho, By Bob Vila Staff

Man wearing jacket adjusting home thermostat.
Interior

This Common Home Heating Hack Will Waste More Energy (and Money!) Than it Saves

By Glenda Taylor, By Teresa Odle

Roaring fire in indoor brick fireplace.
Interior

Whatever You Do, Don’t Burn These 15 Things in Your Fireplace

By Tom Scalisi

A person sliding a filter out of a furnace before replacing it with a new one.
Reviews

The Best Furnace Filters to Keep Your Equipment Running Smoothly

By Glenda Taylor

A set of the best fireplace tools on a wood floor next to a built-in fire place.
Reviews

The Best Fireplace Tools to Keep Your Fireplace Clean—and Stylish

By Bob Beacham

A-tabby-cat-is-curled-up-asleep-on-a-red-ottoman-in-front-of-a-wood-burning-stove.
Interior

11 Dos and Don’ts for Cleaning a Wood Stove

By Nicole Shein

The Best Gas Garage Heater Options
Reviews

The Best Gas Garage Heaters to Keep You Warm in Chilly Months

By Tom Scalisi

Signs of Black Mold in Air Vents
Interior

All the Signs of Black Mold in Air Vents and What to Do About It

By Melissa Graham

How Much Does Baseboard Heating Cost: Energy-efficient baseboard heating for comfortable living
Interior

How Much Does Baseboard Heating Cost?

By Katie Flannery

Heat Exchanger Replacement Cost
Interior

How Much Does Heat Exchanger Replacement Cost?

By Katie Flannery

Attic Fan Installation Cost
Interior

What You Need to Know About Attic Fan Installation Cost

By Stephanie Mickelson

How Much Does Pellet Stove Installation Cost: Close-up view of a pellet stove installation in a modern living room
Interior

Pellet Stove Installation: Cost Considerations and Factors

By Katie Flannery

Pros and Cons of Heating with a Wood Stove
Interior

So, You Want to… Heat Your House With a Wood Stove

By Steven Fox, By Margaret Foley

Visual 1 - HomeAdvisor - Gas Fireplace Insert Cost - Cost Range + Average - November 2023
Interior

Gas Fireplace Insert Cost: Here’s What to Expect You’ll Pay

By Katie Flannery, By Evelyn Auer

Mold on Insulation
Interior

The Signs, Causes, and Solutions for Mold on Insulation

By Melissa Graham

Visual 1 - HomeAdvisor - Air Duct Cleaning Cost - Cost Range + Average - October 2023
Interior

How Much Does Air Duct Cleaning Cost?

By Katie Flannery, By Evelyn Auer

How Much Does a Boiler Service Cost: Technician repairing a boiler, illustrating the cost of boiler service
Interior

Every Factor That Goes Into Boiler Service Cost

By Timothy Dale

The Best Wood for Fireplaces
Interior

The Best (and Worst) Types of Wood for Burning in the Fireplace

By Andreana Lefton, By Teresa Odle

AC Unit Fan Not Spinning
Interior

Solved! Why Is My AC Unit Fan Not Spinning?

By Katie Flannery