Heating & Cooling Repair

Duct board is a great alternative for home heating systems. Duct board has many advantages compared to its metal duct counterpart. One great advantage is when the HVAC system kicks on, you won't...

Duct sealing is essential in a home-heating system to keep it as energy efficient as possible. Without proper duct sealing, air will leak out of the duct work at the seams and joints. If this air...

The ductwork that conducts the air from your furnace or air conditioning system will come loose over time. The metal pieces are under a constant movement of expansion and contraction. All metal...

Without insulation, air moving through duct work will warm up or cool down depending on the application. Warm air coming from a furnace will significantly cool down, and cool air coming from an...

Air from heat ducts, used with forced air heating, can be blocked in places where the duct is leaking or hot air is not needed. One way in which you can easily block air from a heat duct is to...

Forced-air heating and cooling systems often make a kind of ticking and popping sound when you turn them on and off---noises caused by the natural expansion and contraction of the metal duct. A...

Forced air heating and cooling systems are popular in many buildings and homes. A single blower forces the air through a series of air ducts to the separate rooms. Air ducts, because of the way...

All duct work is joined together by metal drive and S-Bar. When the metal is joined together they don't have a tight seal. There is alot of air leakage through-out the entire duct work system due...

If you have a drafty old house like me and dont have a lot of money to waste..then here is an easy tip to use that will help keep your house warm and save you money on your energy bills!

If you have an old Pre-1980s gas floor heater in your house you may want to change it out with a modern, safe, more efficient unit. Many houses from the dawn of natural gas and propane have still...

Leaking air conditioning ducts will cause your electric bill to be high. With some time and effort you can save alot of money doing the repairs yourself. Follow these steps to fix leaking air...

Beautiful sliding glass doors are a joy in the summer. We're often in and out of the house, and with screens, the glass is left open to allow fresh air to blow through. Then winter arrives, and...

Unused air ducts can be a drain on your home's energy system. There are many different ways that you can cover unused air ducts, but some may not be safe. Find out how you can save money on energy...

A swamp cooler is an inexpensive way to cool your house during the hot summer months. Occasionally your swamp cooler will need maintenance. When your swamp cooler isn't functioning as well as it...

A Vigilante wood stove is a cast iron stove that is used to provide heat to a room in a home. Most of these stoves burn coal and some of them burn wood. Cleaning a Vigilante wood stove is...

Winter is a time for burst water pipes, freezing temperatures and hours spent fixing water pipes and preventing repeat performances. Heat tape is the answer to prevent burst pipes, keeping pipes...

Most of us think of spring as a time of renewal, awakening and starting fresh. Sometimes with the warm weather though, we turn off the heat and that's the last thought we give to our furnace until...

Does it seem like it takes forever for your water to heat up? Well you don't have to be an expert at home improvement to tackle that problem. All it takes is a few bucks and some elbow grease.

Is your heating bill hurting your pockets? I am sure you have better things to spend your money on than your heating bill. I am going to show you how to save some money from your electricity bill...

Windows give us light and warmth when the sun is shining, let us look at the beauty around us, and gives our animals a feeling of belong to the outdoors. However our windows can be also mean...

Unfortunately everyone doesn't have the luxury of a new home. Here are some tips that will keep your house warm and your consumers bills down.

Fiberglass provides most of the material used to insulate modern homes, and has been used in the past to insulate ducts as well. You can also use fiberglass materials to build the ducts...

Flexible ducts can be a cost-effective way to install ducts in buildings. As long as you follow some basic installation guidelines, flex ducts can be a good alternative to sheet metal duct systems...

Many people would like to be able to increase the airflow in their duct system. Either to increase airflow, speed up heating and cooling, or to circulate air to damp places in the home....

Increase the airflow of an older air conditioning system, install an in line duct fan

Many people would like to be able to increase the airflow in their duct system. Either to increase airflow, speed up heating and cooling, or to circulate air to damp places in the home. ...