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 ...

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

Q. I know I don't know too much about this type of thing, but I do know when something's wrong. And something is definitely wrong with our furnace and air conditioner. I came downstairs a few days ago ...

The 1980s brought forth the first condensing gas-fired appliances we dealt with: 92% efficiency furnaces. Those first-generation condensing furnaces had more than their share of glitches, which gave ...

ENERGY SAVINGS: According to Lennox Industries Inc., replacing an older furnace that is 60 percent efficient with one that is 98 percent efficient can save homeowners up to $11,469 over the life of ...

BEWARE: Acid condensate might not sound like a supervillain, but in the world of high-efficiency condensing boilers, furnaces, and water heaters, it’s a very real threat. September 20, 2025 Every day, ...