Q: I turned on my furnace for the first time this year, and it made the whole house smell musty. I checked the filter and found it caked with dust, so I replaced it with a new filter, and the indoor ...

When you want to keep your home's heating and cooling system running smoothly, one of the best steps you can take is cleaning and replacing your furnace filter. You should be replacing your furnace ...

Homeownership comes with what feels like a never-ending to-do list. One important task on that list is ensuring your heating and cooling system is properly maintained. You should be replacing your ...

Q. Do you have any information about the type of furnace filters that are promoted by Paul Harvey? In particular, are they effective? Are there brands available in local stores? S.P. Chelsea. A. As ...

Our recent article about energy-recovery ventilators (Ventilate Your Home with Minimal Energy Loss) stated that using a “true high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter” in your forced-air heating ...

Ahead of winter, homeowners are urged to service furnaces, check filters and clear vents to ensure efficient heating and ...

If you notice a funny burn smell when the heat turns on, it may be a sign that your furnace needs maintenance. It could be something as minor as a dirty filter, but it could also be a serious problem ...

Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Take four air filters, like you use in your furnace. Tape them together so they form a ...

Electric bills are rising, and people are looking for ways to cut consumption and costs. This is the seventh in a series of energy-saving tips. Previous articles can ...

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