'Lightly rub the rod to remove the carbon buildup. You don’t have to rub it roughly, just clean the soot off so it’s shiny ...

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 ...

It's about this time of year, we always seem remind Iowans to replace their furnace filters, which is important, and it's something you can certainly do yourself. But, there's more you can do to help ...