Conceptually, it's easy to adjust on the fly, but it would require significant micromanagement if the user had to make each change separately for each room throughout the course of a day. Users can ...

As a rule, temporary HVAC is left up to the imagination of the contractor, and it is usually based on carrying a bare minimum cost to the project. I have even experienced HVAC subcontractors carrying ...

When it comes to smart products, less is more, and simpler is better. Contractors don’t want to have to work too hard to figure out how to install something; they simply don’t have the time. They also ...

Humming air conditioners are the soundtrack to summer in the U.S., given that almost 90% of households use them for cooling. Even though air conditioning is everywhere, however, many people still have ...

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 you've noticed that your utility bills have skyrocketed, or it's taking much longer to heat your home than usual, your heating system may be working harder than it needs to. From dirty filters to ...

A heat wave in North Carolina is in full swing. As temperatures rise, The News & Observer provides tips on how to beat the heat and answers frequently asked questions. The N&O Summer Desk is a pop-up ...