There is a common misconception that it’s impossible to have a furnace — a major component to an HVAC system — installed in the attic due to tight space and minimal access. This is not the case. As ...

The furnace ignited a fire in the attic on Jan. 7, causing $50,000 in damage, Freige said. The homeowner and his real estate agent would not comment for this story. Advertisement ...

Q: I have a question about ice dams (as do many of late, I'm sure), which are affecting us and our neighbors in our recently constructed adjoined condominiums. We all have 2-zone HVAC with the ...

Moving your furnace into the attic will require some planning, a good HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) contractor and a building permit.

A furnace in the attic? You are right about warm roofs causing ice dams, and I am confirming the disaster that this construction is. And none of the cures you mentioned works very well.

A 1970s-era home may or may not have wall insulation, but one furnace should still be able heat the home if the attic is insulated. A simple walk-through energy audit might determine if the home ...

Learning how to insulate an attic can help the space become functional year-round. Get expert advice on improvements to your home, including design tips, how much you'd expect to pay for a pro and ...

WAUKESHA - A faulty furnace triggered a fire in the attic of the Waukesha Antique Mall on Tuesday, causing an unknown amount of smoke damage and interrupting business operations temporarily.

The vast majority removed a gas furnaces or an electric furnace, though a few kept a backup source of heat. ... $550 rebate for wall and attic insulation from Energy Trust of Oregon.