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 ...

Q: I turned on my furnace for the first time this year, and it made the whole house smell musty. I checked the filter and found it caked with dust, so I replaced it with a new filter, and the indoor ...

If you’re thinking you only have to change your furnace filter once a year, you may be shortening the life of your furnace. Many costly furnace repairs can be avoided with regular filter changing. If ...

Your furnace's filter isn't the first thing you want to think about when it comes to housecleaning, but it's a must-do. Changing the filter is easy and worth it, for your health and your pocket. "Just ...

If you notice a funny burn smell when the heat turns on, it may be a sign that your furnace needs maintenance. It could be something as minor as a dirty filter, but it could also be a serious problem ...

With energy costs expected to increase this winter, it’s more important than ever to maximize the efficiency of your heating and air quality systems. The good news: that can start with an inexpensive ...