Tom spent 20 years running his own contracting company, working as a building mechanic and operating as a carpenter. Now he creates solar, home security, moving and home warranty content content for ...

Optimizing HVAC systems with new technology can result in a domino effect of benefits. One great example is the high-volume, low-speed (HVLS) fan. These fans can boost HVAC system performance, ...

On Jan. 3, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) published a final rule establishing test procedures for measuring the electrical consumption of furnace fans and blowers in weatherized and ...

Proper selection of component fans used in HVAC equipment continues to be a primary consideration in strategies to increase cooling efficiencies in data centers. Newer fan technology and pending fan ...

Nick has seven years of experience in the home improvement industry. He started his career marketing for dozens of flooring providers and related home services across North America. Today, he is a ...

Q: Since I retired, I've noticed our gas forced air furnace takes 4-5 hours to return the house temperature 5 degrees from setback. There are 8 perimeter heat outlets (ranch home) plus 3 in the ...

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Thom Dunn Thom Dunn is a writer focusing on home heating and cooling. He once ...

[WJCarpenter] had a common HVAC problem; not all the rooms got to a comfortable temperature when the heater was working to warm up their home. As often happens with HVAC systems, the rooms farthest ...

Centrifugal blowers and axial fans have been a staple in the HVAC industry for some time for their ability to move large volumes of air. In a centrifugal design, blades positioned around the center ...