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Flood Prep - Fuel Tanks
Flood Prep - Fuel Tanks
Keep these points in mind when you anchor a fuel tank:

a) If you prefer not to do this work yourself, you can have a ...
Flood Prep - HVAC
Flood Prep - HVAC
Keep these points in mind when you have your HVAC equipment raised or floodproofed:

a) Changes to the plumbing, ...
Furnace Filters
Furnace Filters
Remember to clean or replace filters on furnaces once a month, or as needed.
Furnace Maintenance
Furnace Maintenance
Keep your furnace tuned and in top condition. Proper maintenance of your furnace can save 6 to 10 percent of your heating ...
Furnace Venting
Furnace Venting
If you own or are planning to install a high-efficiency gas furnace, ask a certified chimney sweep to check that the furnace ...
Green Building Products and Technologies at the Cobb Hill Co-Housing Project
Green Building Products and Technologies at the Cobb Hill Co-Housing Project
At the Cobb Hill Co-Housing Project in Hartland, Vermont Bob meets up with Susie Sweitzer and general contractor Mark Albee, ...
Green Homes Special Series: Part Six: HVAC
Green Homes Special Series: Part Six: HVAC
Years of research into heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) have created a body of knowledge just now entering the ...
Heat Zones
Heat Zones
If you’re not using a room, don’t heat it. Close off vents to rooms that are infrequently used, and shut the door. When ...
Heating & Cooling Dollars
Heating & Cooling Dollars
According to the U.S. Department of Energy, in 1997 the average house spent over $1300 in energy costs. 44% of those costs, or ...
Heating System Size
Heating System Size
Bigger is not always better! Too large a system costs more and operates inefficiently. Have a professional assess your needs ...
Heating Your House
Heating Your House
It is as important to understand the space you're heating as it is to know the unit you are heating with. Examine your home ...
High Efficiency HVAC System from Energy Kinetics
High Efficiency HVAC System from Energy Kinetics
Plumbing and heating contractor Frank Iadarola meets with Mike Kaufmann to look at the high-efficiency System 2000. The low ...
Home Heat: Gas, Oil or Propane?
Home Heat: Gas, Oil or Propane?
Homeowners in the market for a new heating appliance may also want to consider changing fuels. The right heating fuel for a ...
Home Weatherizing
Home Weatherizing
Insulation and air-sealing improvements to the shell of your home will always improve your comfort, regardless of the size and ...
How to Replace a Filter for a Forced Air Heating System
How to Replace a Filter for a Forced Air Heating System
Replacing an old filter can save as much as 5 percent on your heating costs.
HVAC Maintenance
HVAC Maintenance
Maintain your system periodically to yield immediate energy savings, improved comfort, and a longer trouble-free service for ...
HVAC Shopping
HVAC Shopping
Shop during the off-season. Many heating and cooling manufacturers offer significant rebates during seasonal sales promotions, ...
HVAC System for the Greenhouse
HVAC System for the Greenhouse
Bob meets with Dave Talbot, the HVAC contractor, to discuss the heating and cooling for a greenhouse. A system of thermostats, ...
HVAC Tune-up
HVAC Tune-up
Have your heating system cleaned and tuned by a qualified contractor. A pre-season tune-up and filter change is a good ...
Indoor Air Quality: Carbon Monoxide
Indoor Air Quality: Carbon Monoxide
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless, and tasteless gas. It results from incomplete oxidation of carbon in combustion.
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