The inducer motor is a fairly recent piece of equipment on gas furnaces, so it isn’t surprising many homeowners don’t know why it’s there or what it does. Because it’s integrated into the furnace’s ...

Johnathan C. Brewer II is a licensed general contractor specializing in kitchen, bath remodels and general construction with two decades of professional experience. He is also the owner of Brewer ...

Gas and oil furnaces burn fuel to provide heat for homes, and that presents a basic problem. Every combustion process produces noxious gases. How do you keep those gases from circulating throughout ...

We are retired and our interest income from bank CDs is not what it used to be. I thought about replacing our gas furnace to lower our utility bills. What is the most efficient design available? Many, ...

Taylor Freitas is a freelance writer and has contributed to publications including LA Weekly, Safety.com, and Hospitality Technology. She holds a B.A. in Print and Digital Journalism from the ...

Keeping your furnace clean is important in order to have it run properly in winter (or year-round if you have whole-house air conditioning). A clean furnace will burn less fuel -- thus saving you ...

It’s frustrating when a customer complains that their older, inefficient furnace did a better job heating their home than their new, high-efficiency furnace. Some common issues they mention are that ...

Chauncey grew up on a farm in rural northern California. At 18 he ran away and saw the world with a backpack and a credit card, discovering that the true value of any point or mile is the experience ...

When your furnace has issues it's never at a convenient time. Seems like it always happens passed midnight so before you call a technician try these things: 1. Check for a blinking light and count how ...

As winter temperatures in Arizona continue to remain in the 40s and 50s, many will want to crank up their heaters to stay comfortable. But for some, heat may not be coming through as it should. If ...