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 ...

Cooler temperatures aren't here yet, but it's worth researching ahead of time if you're in need of a furnace upgrade. Fortunately, the market these days is flooded with options. To pick the right one ...

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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, ...

Many consumers live with dangerous furnaces and attachments - cracked heat exchangers, blocked flue vents, patchwork duct systems, etc. As a result, people are killed or injured every year from ...

Generally speaking, conventional “elevator” furnaces, otherwise known as “bottom loaders”, utilize a mechanism in which the load platform, or kiln car, is elevated into the furnace body. As the ...

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

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 ...