Q. We recently purchased a Bryant "Plus 90" high efficiency furnace. Our home is an 1100 square foot ranch with an additional 850 square foot finished basement. We keep the thermostat at 61-63 degrees ...

HVAC expert urges you to test your system now, ahead of time, to avoid costly breakdowns and cold nights ...

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 ...

The concept of the “high-efficiency furnace” in popular consciousness dates back to the 1980s. That’s when the National Appliance Energy Conservation Act of 1987 required all new furnaces be 78 ...

High-efficiency furnaces designed to save energy and money can lead to frozen pipes and expensive repairs when installed in mobile homes, a plumber says. Go Public has seen frozen pipes and sewer back ...

The recent spate of federal tax credits and rebates from utilities and manufacturers has resulted in a tremendous number of 95 percent-plus AFUE furnaces being installed. Homeowners purchasing these ...

Dona Michielsen knew the day was coming when the original furnace in her 30-year-old Portage home was going to need replacing. “I know prices go up, but the heating bill seemed to be creeping up and ...

Last week I began a reply to J. McC.’s questions about replacing his 1920s gravity warm air furnace (the “octopus”) with a new forced-air furnace. He was also concerned about how to find a ...