When the combustion air duct is connected directly to the return plenum for a furnace, the blower fan on the furnace pulls outdoor air in to the return plenum. To supply this air to the furnace room, ...
Q: Since I retired, I've noticed our gas forced air furnace takes 4-5 hours to return the house temperature 5 degrees from setback. There are 8 perimeter heat outlets (ranch home) plus 3 in the ...
The National Air Duct Cleaners Association (NADCA); also known as the HVAC Inspection, Cleaning, and Restoration Association; today announces the publication of a white paper on methods of inspecting ...
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How Does a Gas Furnace Work?

If you need to purchase a gas-burning forced-air furnace but aren't sure how they work, here's what you need to know.