Advocates say stricter efficiency rules can be met with proven, energy-saving technologies. The gas industry says the rules ...

The Enhanced Series gas furnaces have variable-speed motors and two-stage gas control systems. The units are specially designed to help maintain a consistent temperature, control humidity levels, ...

Not that long ago, one of the only ways to distinguish a less expensive furnace from a more expensive one was the AFUE rating. A rating between 78 percent and 80 percent meant an average priced ...

When considering heating and cooling options, homeowners will notice that there are two popular choices: a heat pump system and a furnace heater. Comparing heat pump vs. furnace costs can help ...

The concept of the “high-efficiency furnace” in popular consciousness dates back to the 1980s. That’s when the National Appliance Energy Conservation Act of 1987 required all new furnaces be 78 ...

Erin Gobler is a personal finance writer based in Madison, Wisconsin. She writes about topics including budgeting, student loans, credit, mortgages, investing and insurance. Her work has been ...

If you’ve spent any time furnace shopping, you’ve probably already run head first into the shocking number of furnace brands and models available. It can be difficult for the average homeowner to tell ...

On average, homeowners pay between $2,800 and $6,900 for a new furnace, but this range varies based on installation costs, the furnace’s size and your power source. Your furnace works hard all winter ...

Electric HVAC systems can help you keep your home comfortable using a fraction of the energy. We spoke to experts to find out just how efficient they are. Mike De Socio is a CNET contributor who ...

Dear Jim: We are retired and our interest income from bank CD's is not what it used to be. I thought about replacing our gas furnace to lower our utility bills. What is the most efficient design ...

Dear Jim: The repairman says I need a new gas furnace. He recommends a super-efficient one because my chimney also needs repairs. What are my options for the best comfort, and why is the chimney a ...