If you've noticed that your utility bills have skyrocketed, or it's taking much longer to heat your home than usual, your heating system may be working harder than it needs to. From dirty filters to ...

Jan. 3—Furnace failures can cost thousands, put people out of their homes or shut down entire businesses, but a few smart investments in high-efficiency materials and machinery can help prevent the ...

Find out how to choose the right heat pump for your home, from system types and suitability to costs and installation ...

Mike De Socio is a CNET contributor who writes about energy, personal finance, electric vehicles and climate change. He's also the author of the nonfiction book, "Morally Straight: How the Fight for ...

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Kristin is a lead editor at Forbes Home and has nearly a decade of ...

Smart homes were once a novelty. Now, they’re quickly becoming the standard, and heating systems are evolving alongside them. As 2026 approaches, the combination of smart technology and hydronic ...

Get a firsthand look at how a Pennsylvania home transformed its energy costs by making the switch to a heat pump. Faith Foushee is a CNET contributor and a former writer for SaveOnEnergy.com, covering ...

When Derek Eder started looking for an all-electric heating system for his 100-year-old home in Oak Park, some local furnace installers refused to work with him, saying the technology wasn’t up to the ...

There is still time to take advantage of federal tax credits for energy updates. But federal heating aid for low-income people was delayed by the government shutdown. By Ann Carrns Home heating costs ...

An energy expert has shared three common heating mistakes that households are making - and they could be costing you more ...