If you’re a first-time owner of a home with a forced-air furnace, you might not realize there’s a filter in there that needs changing. And even if you do, you might not know it needs to be replaced ...

A man kneels while pulling a dirty filter out of a furnace - Backyardproduction/Getty Images Changing your furnace filter is one of those home maintenance chores that's easy to forget until you've got ...

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 ...

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This common HVAC mistake could be raising your energy bill by 15%. Find out how and when to replace your furnace filter to ...

TORONTO – If you’re like most people, you probably don’t give your furnace much thought as long as it’s keeping you warm in the winter and cool in the summer. But in order to keep it working to its ...

After a few decades of consistent use, your home HVAC system can start to show signs of wear as its efficiency begins to decrease. Typically, a furnace will last between 15 to 20 years before it needs ...

Lexie is a former Staff Writer at Forbes Home and has over 6 years of professional experience as a writer and editor in the home improvement space. She's previously worked at sites such as HomeAdvisor ...

When you shop through retailer links on our site, we may earn affiliate commissions. 100% of the fees we collect are used to support our nonprofit mission. Learn more. If you're a first-time owner of ...