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18 Year Old Trane Furnace Smells Musty
I just bought a condo that has an 18-year-old Trane Furnace. When the furnace runs, it causes the whole condo to smell musty and tends to make me cough. Also the tiny drain hoses are plugged somewhere and backing up causing water to leak out of a small blower housing....

Average Life of A-Coil
What is the average life of an A-coil? Should I replace the A-coil when replacing the furnace? My old furnace was at least 10 yrs old....

Blower Comes on But No Heat
The blower comes on but no heat. If I turn off and on the furnace switch the pilot will then ignite and heat the house. But when it cycles through I may have to flip the switch again....

Broken Radiator
My radiator is broken. Need to replace them 6 tube Radiator 11/2 tap also 4 tube radiator 11/4 tap I need 3) of the 6tube and 1) 4tube....

Clinking and Clunking 15-Year Old Furnace
I have a 15-year old furnace. For the last couple of years, when it is running and especially when the cycle has just stopped, it makes a clicking and clunking sound. Wakes us up. Have been told by the gas company maybe it is the burner but this is expensive to fit...

Cold Air Return
Would a cold air return improve heat and air in a finished basement? If yes, how can it be added to the furnace?

Cracks in a Furnace Heat Exchanger
What causes the cracks to form in a furnace's heat exchanger?

Cutting A Hole in Stucco for New Furnace Ventilation
I need to get a new high efficiency furnace and with the estimate they have mentioned cutting two holes for the pipes out my stucco. Can you tell me how this can be safely done or at least with a way to minimize my risk for breaking off stucco or cracking it?

Damp Musty Smell When Heater Comes On
I had a new heat pump installed last fall. I have turned the heat on for the winter and I smell a damp musty smell when the heat comes on. What could be causing this smell and what can I do to fix the problem?

Energy Saving Furnace
I need an energy saving boiler system for my home....