Pay attention to furnace smells. A metallic or burning odor could mean overheated electrical components. A musty smell ...

According to the National Energy Assistance Directors Association (NEADA), the cost to heat your home for the 2024-2025 ...

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 ...

“This sounds obvious, but it’s true: A lot of people don’t have their thermostat set right,” says Bobby DiFulgentiz, director of product management for Lennox International. Double-check that the ...

Your thermostat isn't showing a readout. There may be no readout because the thermostat is turned off; simply turn it to "heat" and set it at least five degrees above room temperature. If the ...

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 ...

It is a quick task that could prevent a costly call-out bill at the coldest time of the year ...

Shortly after they moved in, Julian Kern and his family suspected there was a problem with the oil furnace in their rental home in Allentown. “The oil smell was really bad,” Kern said. They sent a ...