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 ...

If your heating or cooling system is aging, making strange noises, or simply not keeping up the way it used to, 2026 is a particularly important year to pay attention before you call a contractor.

Many of us have a deep appreciation for the cooling systems in our homes, whether we realize it or not. What do we really know about the cooling side of our HVAC systems? Do we need to know more?

The implementation of new tax credit registration requirements for home HVAC systems by the IRS and Treasury is gradually taking shape, according to a senior industry official. Manufacturers are now ...

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When shopping for a home, it’s easy to focus on the big selling points: location, curb appeal, maybe that sleek, remodeled bathroom. But savvy buyers know that some of the most important (and ...

Noticing more dust than usual? It might be from your HVAC system. Dusting more than usual these days? On top of the other never-ending chore list of sweeping, mopping, laundry, and all else, no one ...