The design of gas vent pipes and connectors for furnaces, water heaters, boilers, and other fossil-fuel appliances is a serious matter. Carbon monoxide poisoning, collapsing chimneys, fire hazards, ...

The problem: Replacing an existing gas furnace with a new, more efficient furnace. The apprentice: Allen Charles Edwards (ACE) — First-year mechanic. The technician: N. Arthur Thomas Egan (NATE) — ...

Inspecting a natural draft water heater vent happens quickly and easily once you know what to look for. Today, I'll show you what to look for when looking at a water heater vent connector. I recently ...

Most people have a hot water tank in their homes, but if it’s gas-fired, you could develop a danger you may not notice until it’s too late. This is because gas water heaters use combustion to heat the ...

San Diego homeowners depend on their heating systems during the cooler months, but blocked exhaust vents pose serious risks that many overlook. These seemingly minor obstructions can turn a reliable ...

Question: Several years ago, we had a tankless water heater and very high efficiency furnace installed and the installers tape-sealed off the old metal furnace chimney in the basement, as the new ...