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 ...

San Diego homeowners depend on their heating systems during the cooler months, but blocked exhaust vents pose serious risks that many overlook. These seemingly minor obstructions can turn a reliable ...

A: No. What you're seeing is frozen water vapor that came out through the flue along with the other exhaust gasses from the furnace. It freezes once it hits the cold outside air. Over the past winter, ...

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 ...