Category: Heating & Cooling
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How To – Preventing Mold And Insulation of Heating Ducts in Crawl Spaces
One of our visitors from the Seattle Washington area asks about a problem with condensation on his duct work leaving some mold growth due to moisture in his crawl space. The problem they are having is that their home has a partial basement and a dirt crawl space under part of the home. The area…
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How To – Water Heaters
Water heaters are one of the larger utility items that a home owner can replace by themselves. Unfortunately the weight of the water heater and its size make it difficult to get rid of. When purchasing a new water heater you will have to decide if you are willing to go through the hassle or pay $150…
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How To – Servicing Your Homes Exterior Air Conditioning Condenser Unit
One of the most important things about reducing the cost of replacement is to service your home’s mechanical equipment on a regular basis. If you have a whole house HVAC Air Conditioning system then you have probably noticed that large thing sitting on the side of your house that has a fan and makes noise..…
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How To – Denim Post Production Waste As An Insulation Alternative To Fiberglass
The use of fiberglass and foam insulation in homes has been widely accepted as the cheapest and most efficient method of reducing heat loss however there are organizations that are experimenting with the use of post manufacturing waste as an alternative. America and the world wears a lot of Denim and cotton products that produce…
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How To – Fixing An Electric Water Heater That Is Getting Too Hot – Thermostat
It may sound strange but one of the problems when your water heater malfunctions is that it can allow the water to get too hot. The reason this happens is because the thermostat on your water heater has malfunctioned and it is allowing the heating element to remain on at all times instead of cycling…