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Away Mode vs. Vacation Mode: The Setting Mix-Up That’s Quietly Spiking Your Bill
Away Mode and Vacation Mode sound interchangeable, but mixing them up can quietly spike your energy bill. Mike Foti, Sarah Smith, and Tom Johnson…
The Cost of Clean Air: Cheap vs. Pricy HVAC Filters Over 5 Years
Are cheap monthly air filters actually saving you money, or just deferring the cost? Brian C. McCarthy, Jessica H. Patel, and David L. Simmons…
Your AC Doesn’t Need to Run Constantly to Be “Working Hard Enough.” Here’s Why.
Does your AC need to run nonstop to actually be doing its job? Bob Vila, Derrick Smith, and Sarah Johnson explain why cycling on…
Whole-House Fans Are Making a Comeback — Here’s When They Actually Beat Running the AC
Could a whole-house fan beat your AC on the right night? John D. Shea, Dr. Emily Zhang, and Mike Thompson break down when drawing…
Hard Water and Humidifiers: Why That White Dust on Your Furniture Might Be Coming From Your Humidifier
That mysterious white dust on your furniture might be coming straight from your humidifier. Richard Trethewey, Dr. Steven C. O’Brien, and Mike Holmes explain…
A Major HVAC Manufacturer Just Recalled Thousands of Units — How to Check If Yours Is Affected
A major HVAC manufacturer just recalled thousands of units over possible electrical malfunctions — is yours one of them? Ashley H. Dyer, Dr. Brian…
Why Your Allergies Can Feel Worse Indoors in Winter Than Outdoors in Spring
Why do allergies flare up more indoors in winter than outdoors in spring? Dr. John McKeon, Mike Holmes, and Dr. Richard Shaughnessy trace it…
Smart Leak Detectors Near Your AC Unit: Overkill, or the $40 Fix That Prevents a $4,000 Problem?
Is a $40 smart leak detector overkill, or cheap insurance against a $4,000 AC repair bill? Bob Vila, Tom Silva, and Alec Paggie debate…