Many homeowners recently fired up their oil furnaces for the first time this season. If they’ve invested in proper service and maintenance, chances are high that their equipment will keep them ...

Q: I have an older oil-fired furnace that works very well and is dependable. The only complaint I have is that after the blower goes off it will come back on for a brief period after several minutes.

With cooler weather approaching, it’s time to inspect your home heating system to make sure it’s safe and in peak operating condition. No furnace will keep functioning efficiently without regular ...

The Energy Department is considering stricter standards for commercial gas and oil-fired furnaces. The new rule would require gas-fired furnaces and oil-fired furnaces to have an input capacity of 225 ...

GARDINER, Maine — Bangor Gas representatives report that hundreds of customers are looking into switching their home or business heating system from oil to gas. But the surging interest in converting ...