Newly-manufactured indoor residential gas furnaces will have to be at least 95% efficient starting in late 2028 under a new rule issued by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). In an effort to save ...

Fuel efficiency requirements for home furnaces are set to change under new regulations published by the Biden administration Friday. The Department of Energy regulations will require non-weatherized ...

Dear EarthTalk: I’ve heard that gas stoves are bad for indoor air quality, but what about gas furnaces and other gas-powered appliances typically found in homes? – L.J., Ronkonkoma, NY Natural gas is ...

When you want to save money on your HVAC costs, you may choose to investigate the benefits of installing a heat pump. Electric heat pumps give you both heating and cooling capabilities, meaning you ...

A time may come when the majority of U.S. homeowners use heat pumps to heat and cool their homes, but we’re not there yet. According to Elements, in 2020 more than half of U.S. homes had forced-air ...

Progressives get upset when critics accuse the Biden administration of trying to ban gas appliances. They would have a much better case if the Biden administration didn’t keep banning gas appliances.

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. Furnaces typically fail after 15-20 years; schedule replacement before winter peak. Gas units cost $3,000-$8,000 and offer lower ...