There are several HVAC issues that you can fix yourself. If your system isn’t working as expected, your first order of business should be checking your air filter and replacing it if necessary. If you ...

A variable frequency drive (VFD) fails to vary the discharge-air fan speed. A motor overheats and fails prematurely. Programmable controls that generally operate without issue suddenly experience ...

The summer heat is just around the corner, and that means HVAC troubles might not be far behind. Here are some quick tips on what you should do when your AC unit stops working. There are a number of ...

When your HVAC system was new, it was designed to keep the indoor environment comfortable, functional, and safe. Over time, that system can drift out of alignment, leading to wasted resources, ...

Among the more frustrating and stressful challenges facing HVAC service providers is meeting customer demands for rapid diagnosis and repair of their systems. The stress problem occurs when customers ...

Consumer Reports has no relationship with any advertisers on this website. Of course it’s on the hottest days that you notice your air conditioner is struggling. And it’s not always the fault of the ...