DIVERSE APPROACHES: There are diverse types of ductwork for unending applications. It’s the same story for duct sealing and what it means in terms of system efficiency and energy savings. August 6, ...

In today’s HVAC systems, both the heating and the cooling functions are almost always delivered through the same duct and diffuser systems. These systems are normally designed with the cooling ...

Ask any bug: There's no place like a warm crawl space to spend the cold winter months. Why huddle beneath some freezing leaf when you can snuggle under a house that a human pays to heat? Of course, ...

Dear Jim: We are considering installing a heat pump or central air conditioner. We currently have radiant heating. I have heard mini-duct systems are very comfortable and quiet. How do they work? Jack ...

Big Easy AC Heating launched services for installing residential air ducts in August 2025, expanding its HVAC service portfolio to address growing demand for professional ductwork solutions. The ...

One of the most cost-effective and energy-conserving measures you can take is to insulate duct or pipe runs in the unheated areas of your home. By not insulating these conduits, you are essentially ...

Q I live in a home that was built with transite heating (heating and air conditioning ducts under the poured concrete floor in the basement). We've had continuing problems with water infiltration.

The ducts you use for heating may not be proper for central air-conditioning, according to the Better Heating-Cooling Council. For the maximum cooling effect from central air, registers should be ...

Q. We live in a ’50s-era home built on a concrete slab foundation. There’s no crawl space or basement. The metal heating/cooling ducts are deteriorating. In several of the vents, we can see dirt ...