heat pump
The answer is no it won't. But it will cause both stages of electric heat to come on at the same time.(there are 2 or more stages depending on how big the furnac...
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Common
There is always a common wire on any transformer, regardless of white and red. To find common, take your amp- probe, go from each side of the transformer to groun...
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answersupdated almost 16 years ago by timco576
pilot light
Depending on where you live, and the price paid for gas, the average monthly price to burn a pilot light is about $8.00-$12.00. If you want to get really technic...
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answersupdated almost 16 years ago by timco576
Bathroom vent
Are you sure the exhaust fan does not vent to the outside? If it vents into the floor space, you would be better off not using it at all. Yes, humidity will caus...
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answersupdated almost 16 years ago by timco576
basement remodel
Putting the heat runs at floor level is a good practice for a basement living space. This will keep the floor much warmer than having the vents at ceiling level....
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answersupdated almost 16 years ago by timco576
water heater
Electric water heaters have exactly twice the recovery time as gas. That is why they are bigger tanks. They need the extra storage capacity. Gas, oil, electric a...
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answersupdated about 16 years ago by timco576
cold bedrooms
Is the house a single or 2 story? Here are a few things that will help if it has a forced air heating system .1) Identify the pipes that go to the cold rooms if ...
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answersupdated about 16 years ago by timco576
High humidity
Forget about a home ventilation system, that is not the problem. Air that you pay to heat should not be exhausted to the outdoors anyway.Also,any air that is exh...
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answersupdated about 16 years ago by timco576
low water cut off
You must have it fixed. Without it,the boiler could dry fire and split wide open. That means neglecting a simple repair could end up costing you plenty in terms ...
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answersupdated about 16 years ago by timco576
four seasons.
If you don't need to cool the space, the best way to go is with a stand alone electric or baseboard heater. I know what your're thinking, but electric heat is no...
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answersupdated about 16 years ago by timco576
attic/ basement
I think bravey is right on. Also, units installed in the attic tend to allow drafts to form at the floor level when the unit is not running. This is not very com...
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answersupdated about 16 years ago by timco576
Thick goo
There is nothing inside of a window unit that would fit that description. The compressor does contain oil, but not enough to leak out of the unit onto the floor....
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answersupdated about 16 years ago by timco576
Chimney chase
I would ask the local inspector or a good heating contractor for a second opinion on this one. You may get away with not having to go up so high. What type of ch...
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heat shield
You can use unpainted 28 gauge sheet metal to make a heat shield. Fasten it 1" off of the combustable material in question. This is known as the clearance reducti...
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answersupdated about 16 years ago by timco576
sour smell
Change the humidifier pad. Also an EAC can produce ozone and have a weird smell if not real clean.
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answersupdated about 16 years ago by timco576
Goodman furnace
A Goodman furnace is as good as anything else out there. We have less trouble with them than Carrier. The variable speed blower is nice , but not worth it. The v...
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answersupdated about 16 years ago by timco576
12 foot chimney?
Why would you need to run a chimney up 12 feet above the roof. Is this going to be a metal b-vent or class 1 chimney? If so be ready to collect the water that wi...
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answersupdated about 16 years ago by timco576
baseboard radiators
If the boiler is popping the relief valve it means 1) the automatic fill valve is letting too much water into the system 2) the expansion tank needs to be draine...
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answersupdated about 16 years ago by timco576
pilot light
If it's an older Carrier furnace you may just need a new thermocouple. If it's a newer model, that is a whole different story. It will have spark ignition or a h...
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answersupdated about 16 years ago by timco576
bath fan/heater unit
It may not be possible to add fan/heat combo unit because you might exceed the circuit amps. When you add the heat part , you need more electric to operate it. ...
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