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on June 19,2013 in Product Review

These HVAC tapes are designed to form airtight bonds on joints and seams in temperatures from 20° F to 260° F.

on April 03,2013 in Product Review

The Energy Star-certified LoProfile fan from Broan-NuTone is designed for retrofit applications and multi-family new construction.

on February 19,2013 in Product Review

Broan-NuTone’s Ultra Ventilation Fans and Fan/Lights with Ultra Sense technology combine the features of the original Ultra Series with new, convenient humidity- or motion-sensing capability...

on February 19,2013 in Feature

Structural engineer and expert framer Tim Garrison presents his assessment and recommendations from a recent framing inspection.

on November 20,2012 in Product Review

The MUZ-FE09 outdoor unit and MSZ-FE09 indoor units are the latest addition to Mitsubishi Electric’s Hyper-Heat product line.

on November 20,2012 in Product Review

The Art Cool Premier system from LG Electronics is a duct-free split air conditioning system that uses an updated inverter compressor to improve refrigerant compression efficiency and minimize...

on November 20,2012 in Feature

Lennox offers a ductless heat pump and air conditioner as two energy-efficient options to heat and cool a home.

on November 20,2012 in Product Review

American Standard’s AccuLink Platinum ZV Control offers a 7-inch color touch screen on a system that allows the user to program wake, leave, sleep, and vacation heat and cool settings for seven...

on November 20,2012 in Product Review

The Trane XV95 gas furnace is rated with up to 96.7% AFUE and features two-stage gas heating with a variable speed blower to quietly provide a consistent flow of warm air.

on November 19,2012 in Product Review

This high-strength polyethylene-coated cloth duct tape from IPG includes as aggressive adhesive to create a strong bond to meet the performance demands of HVAC applications.

The New American Home 2012 in Orlando, Fla. qualified for the EPA’s Indoor Envir
on October 16,2012 in Feature

Millions of American homes will be retrofitted in the coming years to increase energy efficiency, install green features, and add upgrades. When retrofit activities account for and address...

Long Island’s Murtha Construction has successfully diversified by adding Home Pe
on September 28,2012 in Feature

Contractor discovers a winning approach that went against conventional home performance wisdom—that selling savings was working better than selling comfort.

Broan-NuTone Ultra Series Ventilation Fans and Fan/Lights
on August 13,2012 in Product Review

Broan-NuTone's Ultra fans include Ultra Quick Installation Technology that allows for the fan to be installed in minutes in retrofit applications from the room-side.

Skyport Wi-Fi Key for Venstar ColorTouch Residential Thermostat
on August 04,2012 in Product Review

The Skyport Wi-Fi key connects to Venstar’s Skyport cloud services, which can be used with a mobile application to remotely control thermostats.

The EPA’s Healthy Indoor Environment Protocols for Home Energy Upgrades (Protoco
on August 03,2012 in Feature

The Protocols also include guidance on home and job safety, as well as worker protection and client education.

Nest Thermostat
on July 27,2012 in Product Review

The Nest “learning” thermostat adjusts its temperature controls to your personalized schedule.

on May 01,2012 in Product Review

This engineered ventilation system is designed specifically for balanced intake and exhaust airflow in steep-sloped roofs.

on April 12,2012 in Feature (Web Exclusive)

In March, a new Florida building code went into effect that changed the requirements for replacing air conditioning units.

on April 11,2012 in Feature

One of the most cost-effective ways to increase home efficiency is with proper air sealing and insulation.

Design tip: save $100 per house by following this simple advice
on March 29,2012 in Feature (Web Exclusive)

A simple item that builders are wasting money on is the HVAC line set, says architect Todd Hallett.