Q: Do furnace ducts ever need to be cleaned? We’ve lived in our house for 27 years and have never had the ducts cleaned. A: In most cases, regular duct cleaning is not necessary. Often, you can do ...

Homeownership comes with what feels like a never-ending to-do list. One important task on that list is ensuring your heating and cooling system is properly maintained. You should be replacing your ...

Dear Jim: Last time my furnace was serviced, the technician asked if I had ever had the ducts cleaned and I see ads on television about it. How can I tell if they need to be cleaned and how do I ...

During these cold winter months, a lot of people pay extra attention to their heating systems. Two of the most frequently asked questions are: "Will having my air ducts cleaned help make my heating ...

Q: I turned on my furnace for the first time this year, and it made the whole house smell musty. I checked the filter and found it caked with dust, so I replaced it with a new filter, and the indoor ...

If you notice water on the floor around your high-efficiency furnace, don’t panic. It could just be a clogged condensate line, a common problem caused by a buildup of sludge in the pipe. While it is ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- With the coldest conditions in two years bearing down on Chicago, homeowners are hoping that what happened at the Aragon Ballroom a few days ago doesn't befall them. "If you have heat ...