Skipping the manufacturer's instructions during installation may result in a furnace that fails within six months or less. For example, heat exchangers can crack from improper venting, and gas valves ...

The problem: Replacing an existing gas furnace with a new, more efficient furnace. The apprentice: Allen Charles Edwards (ACE) — First-year mechanic. The technician: N. Arthur Thomas Egan (NATE) — ...

There's no problem with a one-pipe system, but the rules for venting are different. I've read dozens, maybe hundreds of high-efficiency furnace installation manuals. Every single one of them had ...

Inspecting a natural draft water heater vent happens quickly and easily once you know what to look for. Today, I'll show you what to look for when looking at a water heater vent connector. I recently ...

We hope you didn’t get used to the unseasonably warm weather. It’s time to think about home maintenance that will keep you from getting stuck in the cold. Some furnace tasks are straightforward and ...