HVAC contracts aren’t always as straightforward as they appear, and extra fees could be hiding in plain sight. Dragon Claws/Getty Images Few homeowners scrutinize an HVAC contract the way they would a mortgage or auto loan. After all, once you’ve settled on a contractor and a price, it can feel like the hard part is … Read more
The $5,000 rule is a simple guideline that homeowners can use to help with their HVAC-related decisions. JJ Gouin/Getty Images Few home repair bills generate as much sticker shock as an HVAC estimate does. Whether it’s an air conditioner that’s no longer cooling properly during a summer heatwave or a furnace that starts showing its … Read more
It makes sense to be strategic about how you manage HVAC energy expenses in today’s economy. Tetra Images/Getty Images Utility costs have remained stubbornly high over the last few years, and as inflation climbs, so do the costs tied to heating and cooling a home. What that means is that heating and cooling expenses are … Read more
A new HVAC system is one of the larger home expenses that many homeowners will face this year. Zimmytws/Getty Images Rising energy costs, higher equipment standards and persistent labor shortages have made home upgrades more expensive across the board this year. In turn, replacing a major system like HVAC equipment can feel especially daunting right … Read more