Heating, A/C & Ventilation Archives

Q&A OF THE WEEK: “Why Is My Roof Leaking on a...

Published on March 16th, 2023

Q: As the weather warmed up this spring I heard a faint drip-drip sound coming from the attic of my 17 year old...Continue Reading

Solving Cathedral & Vaulted Ceiling Problems

Updated on February 11th, 2023

Got a cathedral ceiling or vaulted ceiling that's giving you trouble with condensation and leaking Let me tell you...Continue Reading

HEAT RECOVERY VENTILATOR: Install Your Own and Save $$$

Updated on January 27th, 2023

If you care about indoor air quality in your home (and eliminating window condensation in winter), you should consider...Continue Reading

AIR-SOURCE HEAT PUMPS: These Systems Deliver Economical ...

Published on January 20th, 2023

How happy would you be if your utility company put electricity on sale, offering three kilowatt-hours of power for...Continue Reading

GOT MOLD IN YOUR HOUSE?: It Maybe a Bigger Health Issue ...

Published on December 2nd, 2022

A few years ago I delivered 8 quarts of raspberries we’d picked for an elderly lady in town, and I noticed three...Continue Reading

ELECTRIC IN-FLOOR HEATING: Toastier Toes Make Rooms More...

Updated on February 24th, 2023

The phrase "cold feet" is more than just something someone says when they've lost enthusiasm In some houses it's a...Continue Reading

SMART THERMOSTATS: How Today’s Best Hydronic Heating C...

Published on November 11th, 2022

There’s more to optimal control of heating systems than just a thermostat that turns indoor heat ON when it’s too...Continue Reading

Q&A OF THE WEEK: “Why Isn’t My HRV Drying M...

Updated on November 5th, 2022

Q: Why isn’t my heat recovery ventilator (HRV) working We’ve had the unit installed since our home was new five...Continue Reading

How to Install a Dryer Vent the Right Way

Published on October 26th, 2022

VIDEO BELOW: As do-it-yourself jobs go, installing a new dryer vent doesn’t look complicated, but there’s a lot...Continue Reading

Dos And Don’ts Of AC Maintenance

Updated on October 17th, 2022

Air conditioners (ACs) are standard in many contemporary homes Even though AC units are still pricey, technological...Continue Reading

Most Common HVAC Problems

Updated on November 23rd, 2022

Your HVAC system comprises nearly forty percent of your home's annual energy costs Its ability to heat and cool your...Continue Reading

INDOOR AIR QUALITY MONITORING: Breathe Healthier & ...

Updated on September 19th, 2022

When it comes to indoor air quality, I’ve got good news and bad news The bad news is that the air in your home...Continue Reading

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