“Winters are cold in Sylvania, Ohio — too cold to be without a furnace. That’s what was going through our minds as we thought about our 20-year-old furnace and the winter ahead,” said homeowner Wendy ...

Most of us grew up with what seemed like a scary furnace that lived in the basement. It made creepy noises when it started up, and usually overheated the house before it finally shut off. And forget ...

Q. I made energy improvements to my house, but my 25-year-old gas furnace does not keep it as comfortable as before. Also, I think my gas bills should be lower? Which 2008 furnace models are most ...

Dear Jim: We are retired and our interest income from bank CDs isn’t what it used to be. I thought about replacing our gas furnace to lower our utility bills. What is the most efficient design ...

Here are issues and information to consider when you are thinking about installing an energy-efficient furnace. A more expensive, energy-efficient furnace might not pay back that extra cost, but it ...

Dear Jim: We are retired and our interest income from bank CD's is not what it used to be. I thought about replacing our gas furnace to lower our utility bills. What is the most efficient design ...

Q: I am researching efficient gas furnaces that I hear can cut my gas bill in half. I am confused by terms such as stages, variable blower speeds, condensing, etc. Please explain these. A: Significant ...

Q I made energy improvements to my house, but my 25-year-old gas furnace does not keep it as comfortable as before. Also, I think my gas bills should be lower? Which 2008 furnace models are most ...

Has your old furnace quit? Maybe your heating bills are outrageous. Either way, you feel it’s time for a change. One of the most important considerations when buying a furnace is energy ...

The mechanical basement-dwelling monster that was the terror of The Old Man in “A Christmas Story” is one of the most important purchases you’ll make — and ...