stinky furnace?
My parent have an electric heat pump furnace and when the heat kicks on an awful smell occurs for a while. It does not do it while the heat pump is...
COMMUNITY FORUM: HVAC
"hydro-air" systems, boilers, ducting?
We are planning to install a "hydro-air" or warm air system in a new home. We want to use a boiler to heat the air and the domestic water.1. Anyone...
about 13 years by Sharon Early
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A/C: Janitrol v/s Payne
Hello,I am looking at getting an Central Airconditioner installed for my new home. (Colonial, Cath. ceiling, 2200 SqFt). A HVAC contractor stopped ...
about 13 years by Tim in Oregon
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answers646
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Tankless Hot Water Heater
I am interested in any info on tankless hot water heating systems.
about 13 years by Tim in Oregon
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answers785
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newly installed used wood stove
My husband and I recently replaced our wood burning stove. We replaced it with a larger used stove. My question is regarding the piping. Our pip...
1
answers907
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new hvac installation
i have an older home with an old central air system and would like to replace it. are there any advantages and/or disadvantages bettween scroll sy...
2
answers347
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Gas boiler
I have a gas furnace that heats water. The water moves through the house in copper pipes to baseboard heaters in each room. I have three zones of p...
2
answers604
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Single Room Heat & A/C Units
Any suggestions and recommendations appreciated for info on heat & a/c units for single room use. I am adding two small rooms from attic space and...
1
answers311
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in line duct fan wiring
I am installing an in line duct fan to boost airflow to an addition that was put on my house before I bought it. I have the fan hung and attached ...
1
answers776
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UV Light furnace filter ?
Has anyone ever heard of a UV Light furnace filter ?
over 13 years by Tim in Oregon
2
answers151
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Radiator Parts?
Does anyone know where I can find some 1" valves for my hot water radiators? all I can seem to find are the inline type and I need right angle ones.
over 13 years by Tim in Oregon
2
answers79
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Attic Insulation
Any opinions on putting fiberglass batts on the underside of the roof (between the rafters) to improve insulation? Have seen it done on a show or ...
over 13 years by The Insulator
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answers892
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Garage Heat
I have a heater in my non-insulated garage and would like blown in insulation. Do I need a vapor barrier? and is there something out there that...
over 13 years by The Insulator
2
answers644
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Modern thermostat & gravity furnance
I just purchased my first house with a old gas-fired gravity furnace (AKA "octopus furnace"). It uses the old Honeywell circular setpoint thermost...
3
answers341
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Hot Water Heat
Heat Exchange Tank has a serious leak. Can I bypass that system with a Large Water heater and us the circulation pump, demand, and safty features ...
1
answers701
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Cold air return in rec room
I am building a rec room, I will attempt to install 2 heat vents. I say attempt because I have never done any HVAC. I was wondering if it is necess...
1
answers471
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increased boiler pressure
I receiently installed a 130000 BTU boiler in my home about 2 years ago.Latly Ive noticed the system pressure running very close to 30 psi when...
1
answers880
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BTU's per Sqft
Does anyone have a quick rule of thumb equation for the number of btu's per sq. ft. needed to heat a home? Thanks for any help.
1
answers106
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radiator installation
We just bought an old house that had an addition put on after it was built. The heating system is radiant. Well there is no radiator in the additio...
1
answers438
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Sound Proofing a Basement Floor
I would like to finish my basement floor so I can rent it out. But I would like to sound proof the rented rooms so no noise from the upstairs can b...
over 13 years by Wick
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answers1376
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