“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 ...

The type of furnace you have also contributes to its lifespan. "Gas and oil furnaces are way more sensitive to the lack of ...

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 ...

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As temperatures drop, your furnace becomes the unsung hero keeping your home warm and comfortable. But like any hardworking appliance, it can run into trouble, especially after months of sitting idle.

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 ...

Your furnace's job is keeping you warm. Get to know the parts of a furnace so it will do that job better and last a lot longer.

GARY, Ind. -- United Steelworkers representatives are concerned about possible job losses in the wake of blast furnaces being taken off line at U.S. Steel Corp.'s Gary Works and ArcelorMittal's ...