Advocates say stricter efficiency rules can be met with proven, energy-saving technologies. The gas industry says the rules ...

Shopping for a gas furnace? Read about types, features, and other must-know topics in our gas furnace buying guide to make an ...

The Enhanced Series gas furnaces have variable-speed motors and two-stage gas control systems. The units are specially designed to help maintain a consistent temperature, control humidity levels, ...

When considering heating and cooling options, homeowners will notice that there are two popular choices: a heat pump system and a furnace heater. Comparing heat pump vs. furnace costs can help ...

Not that long ago, one of the only ways to distinguish a less expensive furnace from a more expensive one was the AFUE rating. A rating between 78 percent and 80 percent meant an average priced ...

The concept of the “high-efficiency furnace” in popular consciousness dates back to the 1980s. That’s when the National Appliance Energy Conservation Act of 1987 required all new furnaces be 78 ...

If you’ve spent any time furnace shopping, you’ve probably already run head first into the shocking number of furnace brands and models available. It can be difficult for the average homeowner to tell ...

Erin Gobler is a personal finance writer based in Madison, Wisconsin. She writes about topics including budgeting, student loans, credit, mortgages, investing and insurance. Her work has been ...

How's the furnace working these days? Thinking about replacing it, by any chance? If you are, the time would be right now. Because come May 1, the Department of Energy will be implementing a ...

On average, homeowners pay between $2,800 and $6,900 for a new furnace, but this range varies based on installation costs, the furnace’s size and your power source. Your furnace works hard all winter ...

Dear Jim: The repairman says I need a new gas furnace. He recommends a super-efficient one because my chimney also needs repairs. What are my options for the best comfort, and why is the chimney a ...