Heating, A/C & Ventilation
Replacing a Furnace – How (and when) to Choose Wisely
Updated on May 4th, 2023
Are you considering replacing your gas furnace This article can help you make an informed decision Reading Time =...Continue Reading
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BEAT THE HEAT: “How Can I Make Upstairs Bedrooms C...
Published on April 4th, 2023
Each year as summer heat comes on, I always get subscriber questions like this one: “Why are my upstairs bedrooms...Continue Reading
Heating, A/C & Ventilation
Q&A OF THE WEEK: “Why Is My Roof Leaking on a...
Updated on March 24th, 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
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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
Heating, A/C & Ventilation
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
Heating, A/C & Ventilation
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
Heating, A/C & Ventilation
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
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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
Heating, A/C & Ventilation
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
Heating, A/C & Ventilation
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
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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
Energy Efficiency
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