Q: We have a high-efficiency condensing furnace that vents out a side wall. Should I be concerned about the icicles I see built up on the plastic pipe outside the house? -M.C. Kalamazoo. A: No. What ...

Should PVC schedule 40 pipe and fittings continue to be permitted for combustion exhaust venting? You and I have come across PVC that has gone from white to many colored shades: from light yellow to ...

The High-Efficiency Direct-Vent Furnaces are available in three models: 7,400-29,400 Btuh. The furnaces, model series 07735, 17735, and 29035, are designed as high-efficiency, low-profile furnaces ...

Question: I was wondering if you could give me some advice on the proper way to resolve snow buildup over my high-efficiency furnace exhaust and intake vents. The vents come out of the foundation ...

That new high-efficiency furnace you’re installing might come at a high price: a buildup of carbon monoxide around the water heater or condensation in the chimney. The source of the problem is what ...

KALAMAZOO, Mich — With blizzard conditions expected to begin late Thursday through Saturday across much of West Michigan, plenty of snow will be blowing and drifting around your home. Heating and ...

It's a common occurrence in the middle of a northern cold snap — things don't work the way they're supposed to. Whether it's vehicles not starting or shifting foundations, northerners have become ...