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 ...

Manufacturers today face many hurdles in their manufacturing applications. Process parameters can range from one application to the next. While some applications require very little precision and ...

Many companies are offering more advanced control systems for central heating in domestic settings. They are referred to as smart heating controls. You have the option of managing your heating ...

Key Points Invest in a smart thermostat with zone control to prevent unnecessary heating.Update old HVAC systems and maintain ...

Electric heating systems offer up to 100% energy efficiency compared to gas systems' 50-70% efficiency. Companies are successfully retrofitting existing gas-fired systems for applications like ...

Heat pumps are emerging as an important tool for helping to thwart climate change—not just in the South, but all over the country. They’re more energy-efficient than traditional heating and cooling ...

Researchers in Korea have designed applied machine learning techniques to enable users to have more control of the timing of heating and cooling in air-source heat pumps. The system is based on ...

Dawn Weinberger is a freelance writer in Portland, Oregon who has contributed to numerous publications and websites over the past 20 years, including RD.com, Glamour, Women's Health, Entrepreneur, and ...

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of ...