HVAC Tips

This guide breaks down furnace costs by brand in 2025 from premium names like Carrier, Trane, and Lennox to strong mid-range options and budget-friendly picks like Goodman and Ruud. You’ll see how AFUE efficiency, installation scope, warranties, and parts availability shape total cost, not just the equipment price.

This guide shows how to cut upfront costs with heat pump rebates in 2025 starting with a real homeowner story and ending with a downloadable checklist you can use today. You’ll learn exactly which documents to save (invoices, AHRI certificate, nameplate photos).

This guide explains sensible heat (temperature changes) and latent heat (moisture control) in simple terms and why both matter for comfort and savings. You’ll see how humidity can make 75°F feel muggy or perfectly comfortable, why the Sensible Heat Ratio (SHR).

This 2025 cold-climate heat pump roadmap breaks down what “cold-climate” really means under new ENERGY STAR® and DOE standards. Learn how to read low-ambient capacity tables, size by Manual J (not rules of thumb), and weigh R-32 vs. R-454B refrigerants.

Choosing between a gas and electric furnace comes down to where you live and what energy costs in your area. This guide matches each option to U.S. climate zones showing why gas wins in long, cold winters, and why electric can shine in mild markets.

This guide breaks down the top 2025 central AC models with clear cost comparisons using the updated SEER2 rating. You’ll see how efficiency, home size, climate, and power rates shape your actual bills and when paying more upfront for high-efficiency equipment pays back faster.

"At higher elevations, thin air changes how furnaces burn fuel and how ACs move heat. This guide explains altitude BTU derate, shows how to calculate real output, and gives practical sizing and installation tips for mountain homes.

Three repairs in three years? That’s a red flag. This guide explains what “frequent repairs” really mean, how the $5,000 age cost rule works, and when replacement makes more sense than another service call. You’ll also see how rising energy bills, comfort problems, and downtime costs all point to an upgrade.

How much does a furnace cost for your home? This guide shows the link between square footage, BTUs, and pricing. You’ll find quick cost tables by home size, learn why Manual J beats “rules of thumb,” and see how efficiency, fuel type, ducts, and layout all affect the final bill.