Mark Woodruff is Senior Product Manager at Trane Residential, an HVAC systems manufacturer ... are about 30- to 40-percent of the cost of replacement. The most expensive repair on a furnace is ...

Furnaces don’t typically last more than 20 years — old age is one of the top reasons for gas furnace replacement ... burner assembly and blower motor. Leaky ducts force the furnace to work ...

While it might seem tempting to skip the maintenance steps for a tool that spent more time in storage than in service, the truth is that even a snow blower sitting idle still needs attention.

While furnaces can last up to two decades, they eventually wear out and need replacement ... you can often upgrade the system’s blower motor. Check with a professional to ensure the fan you ...

You may also notice that your furnace runs more than usual. Take a peek at the filter: If it’s gray and covered in dust and lint, it’s time to replace it. It involves loosening the screws that ...