Heating & Cooling Repair

Many older thermostats that were once common in businesses and homes contain mercury. Each mercury thermostat has up to 4 grams of mercury, enough to pollute an 80-acre lake. These thermostats...

Filters in HVAC (heating, ventilating and air conditioning) systems are there mainly to keep the mechanism clean and operating properly, although they can also help ensure that the cooled or...

A central heating system with a gas furnace includes a fan to pull out the exhaust from the burning natural gas or oil used to heat the air. These fans must run whenever the furnace is lit, and...

Wood stoves are an economical way to supplement the heat in your home. However, installation of a wood-burning stove in a mobile home poses some unique challenges. While none of these challenges...

Glass bathroom sinks are the ultimate in class and sophistication for any bathroom. Glass sinks are durable and virtually unbreakable because of the tempered glass used in the sink. Tempered glass...

Flat plate heat exchangers are easier and more economical to fabricate than classic shell and tube heat exchangers. They consist of alternating layers of metal plates and thin spaces through...

All wood-burning stoves, fireplaces and modern furnaces need chimneys, which must be installed correctly, otherwise smoke fills your room and fires can start. Never use a stovepipe by itself...

Your GE thermostat has a battery back-up in the event you lose power. This prevents the programmable setting from having to be reset when the power comes back on. The GE thermostat will display a...

An oil-fired warm air furnace uses number 2 fuel oil, which is delivered to homeowners by an oil company. Keeping an eye on oil levels is the homeowner's responsibility. Coming home and finding...

Ductwork length is critical in HVAC systems because ductwork that is too long can significantly reduce the efficiency of the HVAC unit. Think of it this way: Ducts are full of air. When a HVAC...

Hot-water radiator systems need to be periodically bled so that excess air in the system can be removed and the hot water can circulate freely. Steam radiators do not need to be bled, since they...

Flex duct allows easy connection from the main duct trunk to the HVAC grille. Without it, there would be tons more labor and material to make that final connection. Like regular HVAC duct, flex...

A geothermal heat pump system can save you 75 percent on your energy costs over traditional central air conditioning and heating. Geothermal systems work by running water below ground or...

According to DuctlessCooling.com, solar air conditioners use a solar panel to heat the gas inside, instead of electricity as with a regular air conditioner. The solar panel is placed on your roof...

During the winter months, consumption of natural gas increases as temperatures drop and consumers use it to heat their homes and water. Unfortunately, natural gas is routinely wasted or lost, but...

This is a simple way to increase the efficiency of your old radiators by as much as 50%.

The decision to replace your heating system is an important one. An old or broken system increases the heating bills and can become a fire or carbon monoxide hazard. The decision to replace the...

The Dyna-Glo kerosene heater is a reliable way to heat a room during a power outage. Kerosene heaters can heat for eight hours on one tank of fuel with a good wick. When the wick starts to char or...

Have you ever run out of heating oil in your furnace? When this happens, the oil pump on the furnace must be bled to remove the air that gets sucked into the lines. The burner will not light as...

The Honeywell mercury thermostat has been installed in homes and businesses for decades, though it is used less often since the digital programmable thermostat became popular. Mercury thermostats...

Central air conditioning keeps your entire house cool and comfortable on scorching summer days. Beating the heat does come at a cost, however. Heating and cooling costs account for half a typical...

Home outside air exchangers bring fresh air into buildings from outdoors and exchange with it the heat held by the exhaust air it replaces, saving a portion of the energy added to the air in...

Electric baseboard heaters have been used for decades. These heaters contain electric coils with aluminum heating fin elements that dissipate heat. Baseboard heaters are covered with a shroud and...

During the cold months of winter, when temperatures are close to or below freezing, your desire to want to turn up the heat further is natural. But there are ways to warm up your house without...

A gas furnace operating at peak efficiency provides sufficient heat for your comfort at its lowest possible cost in a safe manner. Improperly maintained furnaces not only waste money and energy,...

Ceiling fans provide a cooling breeze during the summer and use little in the way of electricity and resources. Ceiling fans, if installed incorrectly, can display a wide array of familiar issues,...

The Bard Manufacturing Company was founded in 1914 and has developed a reputation for building high-quality home heating systems. If your Bard furnace is malfunctioning, it may be possible to...

Nothing is more relaxing than sitting in front of a roaring fire on a cold night, especially when that fireplace is running as efficiently as possible. There are ways to make a fireplace give off...

A gas furnace inducts cold air, filters it, heats it with a gas burner, and redistributes it throughout your entire home. There are a large number of components in a typical gas furnace including...

A gas furnace takes in cold air, filters it, heats it with a gas burner, and redistributes it throughout your entire house. The typical gas furnace has many parts, including electronics, which can...

Grants for insulation and improved energy efficiency can be both a useful incentive for home and business owners to improve the impact their building has on the environment and a helpful tool for...

A properly installed and properly maintained water furnace can provide many years of trouble-free service, but it is important for owners of these special furnaces to know what to do when...

Few things in life are guaranteed, but there is one thing you can be reasonably sure of, and the U.S. Department of Energy articulates it very succinctly. Failure to maintain your air conditioning...

Steam heating, more more often found in older homes, has advantages and disadvantages. Steam heating systems remain popular in historical homes and can give homeowners a long life of warmth.

When the pilot light on your furnace goes out, the house can get pretty cold pretty fast. When the heat goes off, you will want to get it turned back on as soon as possible, and that means having...

Radiant heat is emitted from a central source, also called a warm element. Heat is transferred from the central source throughout the entire wall or floor in which the warm element is installed....

With the right care and maintenance, a GE water heater can provide many years of trouble free service, but it is important for homeowners to know what to do when something goes wrong. When your...

Properly sized duct work is essential for an energy-efficient HVAC system. Duct work sized too small will experience insufficient air flow and a high velocity of air, causing noise. If duct work...

Thermal heating can simply be defined as the motion of molecules and atoms within matter that produces energy. On the basic level this is how energy such as heat is created.

A solar air collector uses sunlight to heat air and then conveys that air into a room. There are no nasty carbon dioxide emissions produced but sunshine is required. Large-scale solar air...

Electrostatic furnace filters come in a wide price range, but every one of them will save you money over traditional paper and fiberglas filters. Think of it this way - would you rather spend $30...

A handheld IR thermometer is a great way to detect cold air leaks in the winter and air conditioning performance in the summertime. IR thermometer is a non-contact infrared thermometer with laser...

Nobody wants to live in a cold home, but sometimes people find their homes in just that condition. A home may feel warm and cozy in the summertime, but drafts can seem to come out of the woodwork...

A heating oil spill should be treated as quickly as possible, for both personal safety and to minimize any lasting effects to your home. Even after clean up, the smell of oil may linger...

Night shift workers, the elderly and small children sometimes prefer curtains in their bedrooms that block out the daylight. Homeowners like to block out the sun to reduce unwanted heat and reduce...

The furnace filter on your forced air furnace should be changed once every three months. Regular filters air particles and debris that could harm your furnace blower and motor. Air flow reduces to...

A hot water heater provides the hot water you use throughout your home. There are many different types of hot water heating systems, including conventional storage water, or direct heaters,...

Chimney liners may be required in older homes, which were never fitted with chimney liners. They are also required to replace liners that have deteriorated over time. Their primary functions are...

Snap lock duct pipe is very common in home heating systems. Round pipe is typically found between the main duct trunks and the registers in homes. Some commercial builds use exclusively round pipe...