Shopping for a new HVAC system involves more than price. Learn how to choose the right unit and vet contractors.

Buying a new HVAC system is one of the most important purchases you can make for your home. Consumer Reports indicates that more than 75% of U.S. homes use air conditioning, and 90% of new homes are ...

Homeowners can prepare for an HVAC installation by clearing pathways and securing pets. A standard HVAC installation can take between four and ten hours, depending on the complexity. After ...

HVAC costs have been surging recently, but some homeowners are paying far more than necessary for their systems.

Mike De Socio is a CNET contributor who writes about energy, personal finance, electric vehicles and climate change. He's also the author of the nonfiction book, "Morally Straight: How the Fight for ...