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Kitchen Ventilation: Your Range Hood and Your HVAC System Are Fighting Each Other — Here's How

Your range hood and your HVAC system might be working against each other without you knowing it. Christine McIver, Michael D. McClain, and Tasha Green explain how an oversized hood can create negative pressure, pull in unconditioned air, and drive…

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By AirHome Editorial Sep 16, 2026 4 min read

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New Homeowners: You Just Bought a House — Here's the One HVAC Question You Forgot to Ask at Closing

Closed on your first home but never asked about the HVAC's SEER rating? Aimee M. Muir, John Smith, and Susan Taylor explain…

By AirHome Editorial · Sep 14, 2026 · 3 min
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Why Your HVAC System Sounds Like a Jet Engine (And What's Actually Fixable)

If your HVAC sounds like it's about to take off, it's usually fixable. HVAC contractor Richard Trethewey, energy analyst Dr. David W.…

By AirHome Editorial · Sep 1, 2026 · 4 min
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The Complete Guide to Zoning Your Home's Heating and Cooling

A plain-English AirHome guide: The Complete Guide to Zoning Your Home's Heating and Cooling.

By James Park · Jul 29, 2026 · 1 min
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Maintenance
Maintenance
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Smart Thermostats
Smart Thermostats
20%
Average Energy Savings with a Smart Thermostat
$3.2K
Average Cost of a New Central AC Unit
15–20
Years — Lifespan of a Well-Maintained HVAC
$3,000
Max Federal Tax Credit for Heat Pumps (2025)

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Ductwork & Duct Leaks: The Invisible Leak in Your Walls That's Costing You 30% of Your Heating Bill

Unsealed ductwork can quietly waste up to 30% of your heating bill—and most homeowners never know it's happening. Michael Bluejay,…

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Do Heat Pumps Really Die in a Deep Freeze? What -20°F Actually Does to Them

Does -20°F really spell the end for a heat pump? Michael Blasnik, Gina DeVito, and John L. Maier unpack what…

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The 10-Minute Fall Checklist That Could Save You From a Winter Heating Breakdown

Most winter heating failures hit in January and February — when they're the most costly to fix. Energy analyst Dr.…

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Heat Pump vs. Furnace: The Real Cost Over 15 Years

A plain-English AirHome guide: Heat Pump vs. Furnace: The Real Cost Over 15 Years.

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Home Insurance & HVAC Damage: Will Your Homeowner's Insurance Actually Cover a Burst AC Line? Read the Fine Print First

A burst AC line could cost you thousands — but will your homeowner's insurance actually pay for it? Emily F. Johnson, Mark S. Thompson, and Sarah L. Greene break down the fine print on HVAC coverage, why maintenance records matter…

By AirHome Editorial Sep 16, 2026 4 min read

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