With bitter cold temperatures in Chicago down in the single digits, some homes and businesses didn't have working heat.

The furnace is the hero of a house in winter. But there’s one tiny part inside it that most homeowners don’t even know exists, let alone realize they’re supposed to clean – the flame sensor. Left ...

If your gas furnace keeps cycling on and then turning off within a minute or so, it might be the result of a dirty flame sensor. Most gas furnaces have a small sensor designed to shut off the furnace ...

Freezing temperatures are taking a toll on homes in the area.

If your furnace is giving off cold vibes, even when you turn the heat up, it's a sign that there's a problem. It may be an ...

If you're watching this from the cozy comfort of your home, hopefully that means your furnace is up and running. Here's to ...

Forced-air heat is generated at a central furnace and is then distributed and delivered to the conditioned space via a duct system. A properly designed heating system will generate quiet, filtered, ...

Johnathan C. Brewer II is a licensed general contractor specializing in kitchen, bath remodels and general construction with two decades of professional experience. He is also the owner of Brewer ...