When winter hits, your furnace works overtime to keep you warm. But did you know your fireplace can be the ultimate backup—or ...

Modern residential gas furnaces combine natural gas or propane with air, then burn this mixture internally to create heat. This heat energy is transferred to the air in the home via a heat ...

Most of the country is experiencing frigid temperatures and even record-breaking snow this week. The numbers are actually jaw ...

Before installing a heat pump or mini-split system, homeowners should notify their insurance provider. Such modifications may ...

During severe cold, it's best to avoid fiddling with the thermostat too much. Keep the temperature set around 70°F to prevent ...

With this cold weather we've been having, comes the need to heat your home, but there are some potential fire hazards to be aware of.

FEMA stresses that using appliances like ovens and stoves to heat your home is extremely dangerous and reminds everyone to ...

Home heating, holiday decorations ... Niceley says it's very important to check your exhaust outlets and furnace flue to make sure they have not been blocked. Blocked outlets can lead to hazards ...

Dear Jeanine: An efficient and easy way to reduce your home heating cost is to heat only the rooms that are occupied and keep your furnace set very low. Use a space heater (or heaters) to make ...