Condensing furnaces offer many consumers the benefit of higher efficiency and thus lower energy bills, but for many homeowners, comfort is the primary reason they choose to purchase such equipment.

ENERGY SAVINGS: According to Lennox Industries Inc., replacing an older furnace that is 60 percent efficient with one that is 98 percent efficient can save homeowners up to $11,469 over the life of ...

Dear Jim: I have talked with contractors about getting a new gas furnace. Most say a condensing furnace is best. How is a condensing gas furnace different, is it efficient and how is the comfort with ...

President Joe Biden continues his tightening of appliance regulations with new standards that will require homeowners to install more energy-efficient gas furnaces ...

Not a huge percentage of our readers probably get their heat from diesel fuel, but it’s not uncommon in remote areas where other fuels are hard to come-by. If you’re in one of those ...

Question: While changing the filter in my furnace I noticed a pool of water and some rusting in the bottom of the furnace near the burners. I have not yet used the air conditioner this year, so where ...

Q. My husband and I have lived in our dream home since 1991, a half-log 2500 square foot home with a walkout. Our problem began last fall with two trapezoid windows in the great room. They are ...

If you notice water on the floor around your high-efficiency furnace, don’t panic. It could just be a clogged condensate line, a common problem caused by a buildup of sludge in the pipe. While it is ...

On Oct. 13, 2007, I made mention in this space of a pending class-action lawsuit against Carrier Corp., the manufacturer of Carrier, Bryant, Payne and Day & Night brand 90 percent efficient furnaces.