Dear Jim: With natural gas prices so high now, I think I should replace my old furnace even though it still works. I want the most efficient design to save money and reduce pollution. What models ...

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 ...

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 ...

Even if your old furnace was not beginning to need expensive repairs, installing an efficient one would cut your utility bills significantly. In addition to a 40-percent savings on your utility bills, ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. U.S. Supreme Court building. The U.S. Department of Energy in 2023 and 2024 finalized stricter standards for consumer furnaces and ...

'These standards, which take effect late 2028, require non-weatherized gas furnaces and those used in mobile homes to achieve an annual fuel utilization efficiency of 95 percent'. Image by Marvin ...

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The Energy Department issued its final efficiency rules for residential furnaces on Friday, which it projects will save Americans over $1.5 billion in heating expenses per year. The updated standards ...