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Rising energy costs make efficient heating and cooling essential. This guide ranks leading HVAC options —Daikin (Best Overall), Trane (Most Reliable & Best-Tested), Carrier (Best Industry Leader), ...

Regular maintenance is more important than you think. Use it to your advantage and save on HVAC costs in the long run. Alexandra Jones is a CNET contributor who writes about food, farming, gardening, ...

While it might seem logical to put a tarp or other cover over your HVAC unit's compressor during the winter month, it isn't necessarily required.

With energy costs on the rise, we’re all looking for the best ways to save on our monthly bills. One potential money drain you might not have considered is your outdated heating and air conditioning.