Insulating
I'm planning to insulate my 1940 Cap Code in the next few months and I had a few questions. What type of insulation should I get since I don't hav...
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over 14 years by kuiperp
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Duct Cleaning???
Any suggestions on how often, the correct way etc?????
over 14 years by TomR
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Replacing/Updating Oil Boiler
I live in a (1800 sq ft.) house built in 1959-60 that has what I think is the original GMC boiler that produces hot water and heat via baseboard ra...
over 14 years by Peter Wiley
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answers493
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draft inducers
My builder built the chimney too short and the flu too small. As a result we need a draft inducer. Can anyone recommend one? Price is not a cons...
over 14 years by DR HOME
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answers729
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furance
I am getting bids for replacing my furance with 92% AFUE and I have two bids one for100K BTU CARRIE and the other is 125K BTULennox. One of them sa...
over 14 years by stevo
3
answers156
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Insulation for a Cape Cod "Attics"
I have a 1950’s cape style home. As is common with the design, my second floor has a smaller footprint than the first, so there is kind of an “att...
over 14 years by DR HOME
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answers760
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insulation
I have a home from 1908, in a cold climate. I desperately need insulation in the walls. Any general suggestions?
over 14 years by Kenny
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answers922
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5Day/2Day Programmable Thermostat
I am trying to install Sear# 42-91861 thermostat to a Lennox Gas Furnace. The Therm. has a 5 wire max. my furnace has 6 wires. I got the heat worki...
over 14 years by TomR
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Programmable Thermost
See HVOC also. Trying to hook up a 5 wire max Sears42-91861 to a Lennox Gas with 6 wires. I got the heat working via trial&error. But am havingtrou...
over 14 years by Rick Patterson
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answers92
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hot water tank
I have a Sears hot water tank (40 gal.), maybe 5-6 years old. I sometimes get all the hot water I need. Other times it starts out hot but then qui...
over 14 years by DR HOME
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answers844
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old boiler
I HAVE AN OLD BURNHAM BOILER, WHICH IS PRODUCING AN ORANGE FLAME THIS YEAR. I AM ABOUT TO REPLACE THE PRESSURE REGULATOR, BUT DO I NEED TO ADJUST ...
over 14 years by DR HOME
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answers340
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High Velocity Furnace/AC
I am considering changing from oil baseboard heat to nat gas forced air heat/ac. I am looking for info on "High Velocity" systems. As I understand ...
over 14 years by jpread
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answers954
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Expansion Tank Sizing
What is the formula for sizing Hot Water Expansion Tanks - commercial size 750,000 Btu Lochinvar heater provides the heat at a requires Delta T of ...
over 14 years by Christian
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answers349
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steam heat
I recently moved into an old home with steam heat. The oil burner seems to go on and off constantly and I go through a lot of oil. I put new wind...
over 14 years by joemazz
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answers612
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Looking for good looking gas heaters
My new 1926 Spanish style building in Hollywood has faux (that's French for fake)fireplaces, in which a previous owner hasinstalled really ugly ven...
over 14 years by SprungJo
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answers86
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Old Heating System
I recently moved into a older house was radiator heating. I plan to remodel extensively and would like to review my heating options like gas firep...
over 14 years by DR HOME
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answers90
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vapor barrier and cellulose insulation
With blown in cellulose insulation, should you apply a vapor barrier before applying drywall?
over 14 years by Thomas M
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answers934
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radiant floor heat
I would like any imformation on where to obtain plates for 3/8" pex tubing to retrofit my home for radiant floor heating, any help would be app, tks
over 14 years by Rodney
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answers737
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Radiators
I just moved into a 50 year old home with ugly radiators. Most are covered, but these are unattractive and reduce the amount of heat. In fact, th...
over 14 years by DR HOME
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answers499
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steam heating
what settings should be used on cut-in/cut-out switch on home steam boiler. or what should be the maximum pressure in psi allowed?
over 14 years by DR HOME
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answers382
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