It's an industry standard: if a furnace has a cracked heat exchanger, it gets replaced. The American Gas Association has even put this in writing - they say "Any visible crack or hole is reason for ...

Katie Burger of St. Paul said she still gets angry about the time a heating contractor red-tagged her 25-year-old furnace. The contractor disabled it a year ago because of a cracked heat exchanger ...

Most of the time, a red tag means you’ve scored a deal. But when it comes to your furnace, a red tag is something you want to prevent and avoid – it could mean a costly repair, damages to your home or ...

Last week one of the things we talked about was old furnaces that could potentially have cracked heat exchangers, which could then seep carbon monoxide into the breathing air of the home. I closed out ...

The furnace is one of the most important parts of your home, and when the temperatures drop in the Springfield area, they can go from a source of comfort to a literal lifesaver in a hurry. That’s why ...

In this segment, Kevin Lesthaeghe discusses the importance of getting your heating system checked as we head into winter. If you have a boiler-type heating system, it's especially important to check ...

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 ...

Yes folks, it is the time of year when the furnace becomes a bigger part of home comfort and you should pay attention to its maintenance. It is said that a furnace older than five years should have a ...