The inducer motor is a fairly recent piece of equipment on gas furnaces, so it isn’t surprising many homeowners don’t know why it’s there or what it does. Because it’s integrated into the furnace’s ...

Q: My furnace recently started making loud noises and seems to have weak airflow. I think the blower motor may be going bad, but I’m not sure. Is it better to replace my blower motor or buy a new ...

Bob is a service technician who is well trained and nationally certified. However, he has sometimes suffered from the same confusion that all technicians occasionally do — the facts that he gathers ...

A Granger family had a close call with their furnace. They thought it might be on fire. It turns out they had a faulty blower motor. That's the motor that runs the fan that pushes warm air into your ...

A recent change to the Ontario Building Code will require all furnaces installed in new-construction homes to be equipped with an electronically commutated motor (ECM ...

With cooler weather approaching, it’s time to inspect your home heating system to make sure it’s safe and in peak operating condition. No furnace will keep functioning efficiently without regular ...

Some furnace tasks are straightforward and satisfying, like changing air filters or keeping vents clear, but if it’s been a while since your last inspection, calling in the pros is the safer bet. “The ...