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 ...

Pay attention to furnace smells. A metallic or burning odor could mean overheated electrical components. A musty smell ...

The equipment in this month’s troubleshooting problem is an electric furnace that has been in service for at least ten years, according to the customer who is reporting that the unit is running almost ...

In this situation we have a customer who has called for service on their gas furnace, and the description of the problem is “no heat at all.” The customer also reports that this is the first time they ...

When winter rages and the temperature drops, your home’s HVAC system is more important than ever. There’s nothing worse than ...

Pour a cup of warm water into the drain to keep the trap primed. Some people also use condensate tablets [such as the QwikTreat Condensate Pan Treatment Tablets available at Amazon] to keep the line ...

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 ...

As idyllic as camping is, problems happen. Sometimes, the AC doesn’t cool the camper enough. Other times, the awning gets stuck, leaving your family baking in the sun. Winter has its share of issues ...

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.