Can’t find what you’re looking for in the other categories? This is where everything else lives — gas piping, indoor air quality, ductwork, manufactured homes, and more. If it’s related to your home’s heating and cooling system, it’s probably here.
I would only suggest buying used HVAC equipment if you are an HVAC mechanic. It was a twist of fate that a rather new but defective heat pump fell into my lap. At the start-up of my customer’s new heat pump it made a very strange noise coming from the compressor. The brand I used…
Heat loss through the floor is a surprisingly common problem in many homes. In fact, as much as 10% of your home’s heat can escape through uninsulated or poorly insulated floors. Understanding why this happens — and knowing what you can do about it — can help you stay more comfortable and reduce heating costs….
My particular installation is for a used gas fireplace insert. I installed some gas piping to a water heater for a customer and he took out his gas fireplace insert so he could install a wood insert. Some people just love torture. He wanted to give me the stove and I just felt guilty taking…
When you perform a duct leakage test with artificial smoke, you’ll be amazed at the leakage that exists. Even with good-looking ductwork. Imagine that every joint is a hairline crack. Add up all the joints and connections; before you know it, you will have the equivalent square foot hole in your duct. Leaky ducts waste…
HVAC vs HVACR vs AC are all acronyms relative to the same industry namely the heating and cooling of homes, businesses, and products such as food. Why Not Have Just One Acronym For All Of The HVACR Industry? This is an affiliate site. I refer you to products or items that relate to this article….
Introduction Do you know what HVAC questions to ask when replacing the HVAC system for your home? If not, you are in the right spot to get these mechanical questions free. The first step in what to know before replacing your air conditioning system is the right questions to ask so you can be well-informed…
Not any one or two of these tips will give you complete confidence about the honesty and integrity of a company and it’s employees and no doubt not very many people will do anywhere near all of these when in a position to choose a contractor, but these are “tips” to help you be aware…
Homeowners can do gas piping on a personal residence. A few rules apply.
Yes, in most jurisdictions, you can do your own gas line installation. It’s a great DIY project, and it can be done very safely. You need to get a mechanical permit. Install the piping with a pressure test on the pipe and get an inspection to approve the installation. With an approved inspection, you can…
