Oil & Gas Heating Furnaces

Many homeowners mistakenly assume both a boiler and water heater perform the same function.

Think you have a furnace gas leak? Confirm your suspicions with these 7 tests.

Winter is always just over the horizon, so tune-up your furnace and watch your heating bills go down.

Proper maintenance allows efficient use of energy.

Gas furnaces can accumulate a significant amount of dirt.

Cleaning the furnace flame sensor should be a regular part of your maintenance schedule.

Start by measuring the pipe.

If you know what you are doing, it is very simple to adjust the speed of your furnace fan.

Every forced hot air furnace has a furnace blower that makes air circulation possible.

Bleeding a gas line indoors can be hazardous.

It is important for everyone to know how to troubleshoot gas control valve solenoids in their homes.

Boilers are efficient heating systems with many advantages.

Those pings and bangs from your boiler are sending you a message.

Although today’s standard electric furnace uses a hot surface ignition, older models often use an intermittent pilot to ignite heat.

As your hot water system ages, you may find that it begins to develop problems.

Remember to inspect electrical components and replace your filter.

A properly working furnace is essential when the cold weather arrives.

HVAC costs add up fast.

A furnace blower fan is used to move the hot air from the heat exchanger in the furnace to the main ducts

A furnace blower fan is one of the main components in a hot air furnace or home heater system.

Be sure that the water tank has adequate water and the pressure settings are correct.

Knowing what to look for in a professional installer and how to go about buying a new furnace can be confusing.

How long can you expect your boiler to last?

There's a number of reasons your furnace gas valve could need an adjustment, so here are some tips on how to do it.

Do you know what to do if your boiler won’t turn off? Check out these simple solutions.

Determine if your leaky hot water system is ticking time bomb or a quick fix.

When your pilot light goes out, don't panic. Just turn it back on with these tips.

Read this quick advice on venting your furnace before undertaking this extremely important project.

Three different venting types exist for gas furnaces and each has its own pros and cons you should know.

If even one component on your furnace motor is failing, it could take the whole motor down with it.

A pressure switch is important to the proper function of a gas furnace, so if yours is stuck, find out how to repair it.

A malfunctioning pilot light can be dangerous and cause problems. Before you get professional help, here are a couple of common fixes.

Read this article for quick advice on improving the efficiency of your old oiler boiler or furnace.

Read this information from the Department of Energy on how the efficiency of central furnaces and boilers is measures.

Follow these steps to replace the electric furnace in your mobile home.

Read this brief and comprehensive guide on how to wire a furnace thermostat.

Follow these steps to replace and properly insulate the ductwork in your furnace.

If your forced air electric furnace is not functioning properly, follow these steps to quickly fix minor service issues.

Read this article for information to help you decide between a gas furnace and an electric furnace for your mobile home.

Read this article to understand why forced air electric furnaces are more efficient that their gas powered counterparts.

Read this article to understand why it is easier to change a gas furnace valve than an electric furnace valve, even though they are both easy tasks and it's really a toss up.

Read this quick advice on gas furnace thermocouples and increasing efficiency.