Over the past few years, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has issued dozens of regulations affecting HVACR equipment manufacturers, including new regional energy conservation standards for ...

REPAIR OR REPLACE?: The age of the system, total cost of repair, and total cost of future repairs are just a few of the things contractors need to take into account when recommending whether to repair ...

The typical cost for AC condenser replacement ranges from $300 to $5,000, with a national average cost of $2,100. The main factors that can influence the cost of AC condenser replacement include the ...

The typical cost range to replace an HVAC system is between $5,000 and $12,500, with a national average cost of $7,500. The cost could be higher or lower for an individual homeowner depending on the ...

Most central air conditioners have two basic parts: an outdoor unit (compressor/condenser) that sits next to your home and an indoor unit (evaporator) that’s ...

Many homeowners opt to cover their AC units during the winter to shield them from debris and protect them from ice and snow, but it can be hard to tell whether doing so causes more harm than good.

PHOENIX — When you think about home investments, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Was it the air conditioning unit? Pool renovations and kitchen upgrades may seem enticing, but at the ...

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For the past few days, a heatwave has glowered over the Pacific Northwest, forcing temperatures in the region to a record-breaking 118ºF. Few people in the region—neither Americans nor Canadians—have ...

Timothy has written about personal finance, including detailed home renovation and repair cost guides, since 2017. His work covers everything from plumbing and roofing to solar and pest control. Find ...