Switch out the air filter to improve indoor air quality As an HVAC system operates, the air flows through an air filter which ...

Dirty HVAC filters restrict airflow and degrade system performance. Overheating, breakdowns, and costly repairs can result from neglecting to change your HVAC filters. Changing or cleaning your HVAC ...

When was the last time you replaced your HVAC filter? Yeah, we thought so. It's one of those things you always mean to do but somehow forget. Or maybe you didn't even realize you need to change your ...

Changing a furnace filter regularly will improve your heating in the winter and your air conditioning in the summer.

Q: I turned on my furnace for the first time this year, and it made the whole house smell musty. I checked the filter and found it caked with dust, so I replaced it with a new filter, and the indoor ...

Becca Lewis is home maintenance writer who aims to foster confidence in and inspire DIY enthusiasts at all skill levels. Becca attended Southern Connecticut State University, where she studied ...

On average, Americans spend 90% of their time indoors, breathing indoor air. But did you know that indoor air can be two to five times more polluted than the air outside? The good news is that there ...

Homeownership comes with what feels like a never-ending to-do list. One important task on that list is ensuring your heating and cooling system is properly maintained. You should be replacing your ...

So winter is upon us, and that means you'll need your HVAC system in tip-top shape. And no, you don't need to cover your HVAC unit this winter; you just need to maintain it. For many people, HVAC ...

It’s easy to forget, but we wouldn’t recommend it. Getty Images Changing your air filter is one of those out-of-sight, out-of-mind household chores that’s often neglected. The truth is, however, that ...