Stacey lives in a nice house that was built the same year I was born! It's in Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada where it can get bitter cold. Let Stacey tell you what the problem is: "Hi. I'm in a 1,100 square foot one and one-half story house built in 1952. During the colder months I feel a draft Read More »
FilterScan Video Transcript Hi, I'm Tim Carter from AsktheBuilder.com. You know what this is, don't you? This is a common air filter that goes in either your furnace or your air conditioning system. And you know what the trouble is all too often you may be one person that doesn't change them frequently enough or Read More »
Quick Column Summary: Is dust in house coming from ductwork What is creating the dust Most dust gets in through air cracks near doors/windows Denis has a dusty house in California's Central Valley. He lives in Merced, CA. That's a clue by the way. Here's what Denis sent me: "Hey Tim, I have the dustiest Read More »
Galvanized ducting buried under concrete slabs can collect water, debris or worse. There is an air duct cleaning system that not only cleans your ducts, but coats them with a waterproofing compound. This system uses your existing ductwork, so no need to install new ducts.
If you have an existing house with air conditioning problems, there may be numerous things that are contributing to the problem. We have already discussed the sizing of the air conditioning units and importance of proper return air. But there are other HVAC problems that can cause poor cooling. One of these is static pressure.
Air conditioning a home properly will allow your family to be comfortable in the entire house. Central air conditioning systems must be sized correctly. Call a professional heating and air conditioning expert to calculate the proper size air conditioning unit for your house. If you already have a central air conditioning system, he can do the air conditioning troubleshooting for you.
Does it make sense to buy the most efficient heat pump? It depends on your climate, location and energy costs. This chart makes a comparison of the heat pump efficiency, electric cost, yearly savings and lifetime operating cost.
Heat pumps are very popular units. A heat pump is one of the most complex units in a typical residential home. A special thermostat is required for the proper operation between heat pump operation and the auxiliary electric resistance heating. Here are some simple facts about the heat pump mechanics.
Calculating the proper size of your air conditioner is critical. If your HVAC system is not the proper size, your house will not be comfortable. Calculating heat gain can be done with the help of the Manual J. Get a copy for your air conditioning sizing.
Air conditioning is the most complex aspect of remodeling. Central air conditioning duct work must be proper sized to get cooling to all rooms in the house. Once installed, you must maintain your heating air conditioning units. Here is a checklist for locating air conditioning problems and tips on air conditioning sizing.
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