Three years ago, Ted Treadwell turned his water heater into a battery. His home in Santa Rosa, California, had relied on a ...

Although some furnaces generate heat through electricity, or by burning wood, coal or oil, they most commonly burn natural gas or liquid propane gas (LPG). If you own a gas-burning forced-air ...

Replacing the old furnace in your central heating system with a new, more efficient model can offset volatile energy prices. (So far, it’s predicted that fuel costs will go up this winter.

have a natural gas furnace. It’s the most popular heating option, and has been for years. Fun fact: The concept for the first gas furnace was created and patented in 1919 by Alice Parker of ...

If you live near a natural gas line, a natural gas furnace can be more affordable to operate than an electric furnace -- especially if there is already a natural gas line running to your home.

The Biden administration is expected to soon finalize regulations restricting which home gas-powered furnaces consumers are able to purchase in the future. According to experts, the regulations ...

OC Supervisors are criticizing a proposal to gradually switch Southern Californians to electric water heaters and furnaces.

The EL297V gas furnace, recognized for its innovative design and exceptional value, joins the legacy of award-winning products from Lennox. Lennox announces its Elite Series EL297V Gas Furnace has ...

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 ...

The most advantageous type of fuel for a furnace also depends on current energy prices. When electricity rates are high, a gas or propane furnace might win out. But the opposite is true if gas or ...