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Open HVAC unit with V-shaped metal coils and wiring inside a cabinet
By Lucas Novak June 29, 2026
Hissing sounds, ice, humidity, weak cooling, and higher energy bills can all point to a possible AC refrigerant leak.
Large gray rooftop HVAC unit with open access panel on a flat roof.
By Lucas Novak June 29, 2026
New refrigerant rules are changing what HVAC systems can be installed and serviced. Here’s what homeowners should know.
Man in black stands by a wall thermostat in a home hallway near a staircase.
By Lucas Novak June 29, 2026
Auto mode is useful, but it is not always the best setting for every home. Learn when another thermostat setting may make sense.
Outdoor HVAC unit beside a stone wall, with white pipes and a black grille on a gravel bed.
By Lucas Novak June 29, 2026
The first air conditioner had a strange start, from hospital cooling to horse-powered ice machines and early Texas AC history.
Wind-bent tree on a grassy dune under a cloudy sky
By Lucas Novak June 29, 2026
Learn how hurricane season can affect your outdoor HVAC unit and what to check before, during, and after severe weather.
Two people measuring a wall with a tape measure in a bright room near a window and potted plant
By Lucas Novak June 29, 2026
Your favorite thermostat setting may say more about habit, comfort, stress, and childhood than you think.