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 ...

Chauncey grew up on a farm in rural northern California. At 18 he ran away and saw the world with a backpack and a credit card, discovering that the true value of any point or mile is the experience ...

New Rescue™ multi-horsepower replacement motors are available in two types: furnace motor (gas or electric) and condenser fan motor. The residential/ light commercial motors give contractors “one-size ...

After a few decades of consistent use, your home HVAC system can start to show signs of wear as its efficiency begins to decrease. Typically, a furnace will last between 15 to 20 years before it needs ...

The inducer motor is a fairly recent piece of equipment on gas furnaces, so it isn’t surprising many homeowners don’t know why it’s there or what it does. Because it’s integrated into the furnace’s ...

The blower motor plays an extremely important role in forced-air systems. It’s the trigger that circulates conditioned air throughout the home. Blowers in older furnaces generally employ single-speed ...

On average, homeowners pay between $2,800 and $6,900 for a new furnace, but this range varies based on installation costs, the furnace’s size and your power source. Your furnace works hard all winter ...