DIY Heating & Cooling Installation and Maintenance

How do you keep warm in the winter without electricity? Can you keep cool without AC during a summer heat wave? What if your home loses power for more than a day? Here’s a strategy to help keep you warm in winter and cool in summer during emergencies.

Cleaner duct work equals cleaner air and less dusting. Learn how you can improve the quality of the air in your home for free without specialized tools.

Make your radiator look brand new by thoroughly cleaning and painting your steam radiator heater. It is a perfect DIY job that will improve your environment and the look of your home while saving you money along the way.

A step-by-step repair guide for a homeowner with torn or damaged air conditioning duct.

Smells originating from our furnace and duct work are not only unpleasant but can present health concerns as well. Learn more about what causes them and how to get rid of these unwelcome odors.

How to fit your own low cost zoned central heating system using wireless radiator valves—plus upgrade to control it all from an app!

Heating and cooling a room with vaulted or high ceilings as well as how to better cool and heat the second floor of our homes are very commonly asked questions about HVAC systems. Here are your options and a few tips to help you accomplish a more comfortable environment efficiently.

Technicians troubleshoot malfunctioning electric baseboard heaters before replacing anything. Troubleshooting isolates the exact fault and helps determine which part has failed.

Air conditioning repairs are never cheap, but why do they seem higher now than ever? This may help you decide if it's better now to replace an old unit than to repair it.

If you are living in a leaky old house, closing up the spaces that let in the wind and cold can make a big difference in how warm you are this winter.

Stocking up on these HVAC tools and gadgets can make working on a furnace this winter much easier and efficient in many cases.

Learn about the benefits of humidifiers and tips on maintenance and humidity control settings. Also easy to follow step-by-step installation instructions with pictures and a list of required supplies.

This information is to help understand the basic components of an HVAC system and their functions.

Keep the cold out and the heat in by using the easiest method ever to cover windows before winter.

Furnace filter comparisons, air quality tips, how often to replace your filter and more. Understanding your options will help you choose the best one for you.

A step-by-step guide to help a DIY homeowner perform basic preventive maintenance on their air conditioning system.