Furnace filters designed to act as whole-house air filters add stress to the blower in an HVAC system by impeding airflow. Two design adjustments at installation can resolve this issue and potentially ...

A man kneels while pulling a dirty filter out of a furnace - Backyardproduction/Getty Images Changing your furnace filter is one of those home maintenance chores that's easy to forget until you've got ...

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 ...

Even in the warmer months of the year, you should regularly monitor your furnace filter's condition -- and replace it as needed -- to keep your family safe and your furnace in good working condition.

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One of the most often overlooked maintenance items for both the heating and cooling season is the air filter on a furnace/air conditioner. The air filter can be out of sight and out of mind and can ...

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 ...

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TORONTO – If you’re like most people, you probably don’t give your furnace much thought as long as it’s keeping you warm in the winter and cool in the summer. But in order to keep it working to its ...