'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 ...

Gas furnaces offer lots of advantages. They’re easy to use, there’s no need to gather fuel and they feature fine temperature control. That’s why about half of U.S. households heat their homes with ...