John Santos of Los Angeles wants his home to be a healthful gathering place for family and friends, some of whom are recovering from major illness. As part of his effort, he recently had his home's ...

They’re not pretty and almost always hidden from sight, but air conditioning and heating ductwork are now proudly displayed in many homes. Like exposed wood beams that have become so popular, the ...

Q: This summer we had trouble cooling our second-floor bedrooms. I had a window unit installed, but it takes away from the charm of my older home. However, I can remove it in the winter. I tried ...

John Santos of Los Angeles wants his home to be a healthy gathering place for family and friends, some of whom are recovering from major illness. As part of his effort, he recently had his home’s ...

Learn how HVAC systems can contribute to dust in your home and discover effective solutions to reduce it. Explore common ...

If you suspect mold, cleaning ducts won’t do much good. Mold always begins with moisture, and the ducts themselves are unlikely to be the source of the problem. The most likely culprits are the ...

The shortest distance between two points is a straight line, but when it comes to your duct work that may not be the best path for an efficient system that cools and heats the home properly.

It’s not terribly pleasant to think about where dust comes from — an accumulation of dirt, dead skin cells, dandruff, pet dander, mites, smoke particles and other pollutants. This detritus circulates ...

An HVAC pro shares the most common reasons behind loud ducts. When your home's ductwork starts banging or popping, it can feel like your walls are vibrating. But those sudden sounds are more than just ...

The majority of homes, both new construction and existing construction do not provide or currently have good quality ductwork. Everyone seems to be so overly concerted with SEER ratings, that the ...