Question: I have a question about my air conditioner. The air handler in the attic gets a lot of mildew on the outside of the unit and around the ductwork. Mildew builds up in the drain pan and then ...

SPACE MATTERS: “Usually, a unit in a conditioned space is optimal,” said Mike Antonucci, manager of Advanced-Air in Fort Myers, Florida. “If it is in an attic or garage, it has to work harder, and it ...

Q: What can you share about whole-house fans and attic fans? Do they really work to cool an attic space? If a person has air conditioning, should they consider a fan? What's required to allow them to ...

If you're looking to increase livable space in your home, consider moving the furnace into the attic. This installation is ...

When it’s hot enough to need an air conditioner, installing one can be a chore, tempting you to cut corners. Please don’t. A poorly installed AC is at best noisy ...

Whole house fans (AKA attic fans) were first used in the U.S. a century ago, but fell out of favor as air conditioning became common. Now homeowners are taking a second look at this method of home ...