The design of gas vent pipes and connectors for furnaces, water heaters, boilers, and other fossil-fuel appliances is a serious matter. Carbon monoxide poisoning, collapsing chimneys, fire hazards, ...

The problem: Replacing an existing gas furnace with a new, more efficient furnace. The apprentice: Allen Charles Edwards (ACE) — First-year mechanic. The technician: N. Arthur Thomas Egan (NATE) — ...

It’s that time of year when many homeowners may hear about the importance of a furnace tune-up before the winter sets in. Just as your car needs maintenance, your home’s furnace does, too. Many ...

Your furnace is a fuel-burning appliance, which means it’s important to know what can possibly go wrong with it that could threaten your home’s safety. One such safety hazard is a carbon monoxide leak ...

Inspecting a natural draft water heater vent happens quickly and easily once you know what to look for. Today, I'll show you what to look for when looking at a water heater vent connector. I recently ...