Sweating pipes
Do all AC pipes sweat? What I mean is the outside pipes connecting to the condenser. I've noticed that I have one pipe that is connected to a close...
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Air temp from registers
What temperature should the air coming out of the registers be? I've noticed that on our hottest days (97 degrees with 90+ % humidity, ya' gotta lo...
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Cooling Hot Upstairs and Office Space
I am in need of some ideas for dealing with cooling the upstairs of my home and have tried to detail it below. Sorry for the length, but my knowled...
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Water in Basement
I have a cesspool and the condensation from my pipes causes my basement to accumulate water. Any suggestions on how to stop this
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Looking for a new boiler
Bought house without a boiler. Looking for information on how to choose the right boiler for the house. 1000sqft 2 floors. no garage.
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air conditioner
This may sound like a dum question, but I have very low funds at this time, and I'am in need of central air to be install. I live in VA and my hom...
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INSULATION
MY HUSBAND WANTS TO INTALL AN INFRA-RED BARRIER IN OUR ATTIC (IT LOOKS LIKE A SILVER COATED PIECE OF PLASTIC) I DONT THINK IT WILL EFFECT THE TEMP...
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Retained heat??
I live in the centrall valley of California and our summers here are brutial 99-105 daily (but it's a dry heat...right)anyway the home I recently p...
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Condensation on ducts
Recently, I have noticed water condensing on the supply ducts around the blower. I never had this problem with a CAC before. I am concerned bcs w...
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HVAC duct work
We recently had new air conditioner installed. The return duct now makes mega banging noises when the a/c comes on and goes off. How can we solve.
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Honeywell electronic air filter
First of many questions. Our new home (1940s 3 BR Colonial)came with a Honeywell electronic air filter for the CAC and gas heat. Ive never had on...
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steam heat
i am considering buying a home that has steam heat. Can anyone tell me what exactly that is. It has raditors in all rooms. I have never dealt with ...
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Which type of duct work should i have used?
I am trying to decide if I should have flexible ducts or standard duct work(Metal) for AC being installed. What are the benefits and drawbacks of ...
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Vapor Barrier
I am having a new home built. One builder wants to install (Poly) vapor barrier (outside walls) between insulation and drywall. Other builder sta...
almost 13 years by The Insulator
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cold air return
What size (dimensions) should the return be for a 1.5 split system air handler?
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Ductless A/C units
I am lokking at adding A/C into a 80 year old home. I received a suggestion of a Ductless Air Conditioner system from Janitrol. Any suggestions o...
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Window air conditioner with "Tilt-Wash" windows?
I want to get a window air conditioner but mywindows are "tilt-wash" double hung windows.There is no place for the sliding panels of the air condit...
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help!!!!!
i need help....why does the pilot lite on my bradford white gas hot water heater keep going out?? no matter how many times i lite it as soon as i l...
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Problems with Air Conditioner
Posted this message on old bulleting board before realized there is a new one, so this is duplication.My furnace/airconditioner has so much condens...
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Adding to insulation in my attic
My house was built in 1985 with not enough R-value in the attic. We've been told we need to add to it. Does anyone know of a good "How to Insulat...
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