Bob is a service technician who is well trained and nationally certified. However, he has sometimes suffered from the same confusion that all technicians occasionally do — the facts that he gathers ...

The problem: Replacing an existing gas furnace with a new, more efficient furnace. The apprentice: Allen Charles Edwards (ACE) — First-year mechanic. The technician: N. Arthur Thomas Egan (NATE) — ...

San Diego homeowners depend on their heating systems during the cooler months, but blocked exhaust vents pose serious risks that many overlook. These seemingly minor obstructions can turn a reliable ...

Much like a car, a furnace needs tuning to keep it in good working order. And regular maintenance will prevent it from breaking down when you need it most. Poor furnace maintenance is to blame for ...

Freezing, frosty, frigid are all perfect words to describe typical Northern winter weather. If they describe the inside of your home, however, chances are excellent that 1) there is something wrong ...

Q: My question concerns the chimney and flue arrangement in my house. The house was built in 1963. It is a one story ranch with no basement. The house originally used electric radiant heat in the ...

Along with clearing driveways, sidewalks and fire hydrants after the big snow, it's important to also check any foundation furnace vents. Clogged furnace vents can result in the furnace shutting down ...

Ever had one of those winter mornings where the furnace seems to be working fine, but your house still feels like a walk-in freezer? It’s surprisingly common, and most people assume their furnace is ...

Question: I’m hoping you can help me figure out if it’s safe to plant vegetation in front of new intake and exhaust high-efficiency furnace vents. I would rather not put any potential obstructions ...

As temperatures plunge way below zero, there are several steps homeowners can take to weather the arctic blast. Pros say most furnaces will be fine as they run continuously in the bitter cold, but ...