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 ...

“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 ...

Freezing, frosty, frigid are all perfect words to describe typical Northern winter weather. If they describe the inside of your home, however, chances are excellent that 1) there is something wrong ...

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.

Dear Jerry: I remodeled a first-floor, single-bedroom apartment in a 100-year-old house eight years ago. I fully insulated the unit, R-13 walls, R-38 ceilings, new low E, argon windows and insulated ...

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 ...

Experts recommend turning on your furnace before freezing temperatures arrive to check for issues and help prevent major problems during winter. Signs your furnace may need replacement include being ...

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 ...

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 ...