The last thing you'd want during the middle of winter is to be without heat. Unfortunately, that's exactly what can happen when your furnace suddenly stops working. Furnace failures aren't uncommon during this time of year, especially as households use their

The heat exchanger is the unsung hero of any furnace dependent on natural gas or heating oil. These complex series of tubes help gather heat from the furnace's combustion chamber and transfer that heat to the air blown through your

Nothing about your home is set in stone, including the location of your heating and air conditioning unit. The idea of moving your HVAC unit from one area of your property to another sounds strange, but it may prove necessary

When you use your furnace, the last thing you expect is for your nose to be treated to a variety of strange smells. Unfortunately, your furnace can produce odd odors — some of which are relatively harmless, but others could

Fall is here, and the weather will only get colder. Whether you just moved into a new home or you are looking to replace your old heating system with a new one, you need to make sure your home is

Right now, your focus is on keeping your air conditioner in great shape. But sooner or later, cooler temperatures will start to dominate the area. Before cooler weather arrives, make sure your furnace is in the best possible shape. In the

Whether you're a building supervisor, a facilities manager, or an operations-budget number cruncher, you have to stay on top of your building's heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system. There are three main habits that exemplify diligent HVAC management. The

Air conditioning systems have to be built tough in order to withstand the punishing demands of cooling your home during the hot months of summer. Yet, even the strongest systems will accumulate wear and tear as the years go on.

Whether you use your air conditioner on a regular basis during the spring or not at all until the first heat wave of the year, you know that the summer months require a lot of work for your cooling system. When

When temperatures spike during the summer months, your air conditioning unit can be your saving grace. However, when you use your unit unwisely, you may notice a lack of the cool relief you're anticipating and skyrocketing power costs. When you understand