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 ...

I have had several inquiries about furnaces and fireplaces. Since this is the start of the heating season, there are a few safety tips and suggestions for performing your own inspection. 1. If the ...

Key Points Furnaces and HVAC systems should be inspected and serviced at least once a year.It may be okay to skip servicing if the unit is new or was serviced recently and has not been used ...

Samantha is an editor who covers all topics home-related including home improvement and repair. She edited home repair and design content at websites like The Spruce and HomeAdvisor. She also has ...

Editor -- In Real Estate Mailbag (Feb. 11), Robert Bruss wrote in reply to Susan P. of Santa Cruz, "A professional home inspector usually checks a furnace for obvious problems such as a cracked heat ...

Right now is the perfect time to check up on your heating system and make sure it’s ready for fall and winter. HVAC pros are already getting their schedules filled up, so if you want an inspection, it ...

In a recent blog post about fall maintenance for Minnesota homeowners, I recommended annual furnace inspections (or boiler inspections) by a professional HVAC contractor. One reader sent me an email ...

Juan has been a home inspector for 10 years and runs a successful home inspection company in Richmond, VA. He loves inspecting homes, but his real passion is educating home owners and newer inspectors ...

When you’re checking your house and preparing for fall, don’t overlook your heating. HVAC experts recommending hiring someone to inspect your overall system twice a year: in spring for cooling and in ...

Q: Six years ago, we purchased a two-story, gas-heated, centrally air-conditioned home built in 1970. The home had two separate furnaces (one in an unfinished basement and the other in the attic) and ...

In a recent blog post about fall maintenance for Minnesota homeowners, I mentioned having your furnace inspected / tuned up by a qualified heating contractor annually. One reader sent me an email ...