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May 9, 2010

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In the new House edition article on heat pump systems…maintenance cost is a big factor not highlighted in that article.
May 3, 2010

Back in 2001 I had a well known firm install a Carrier heat pump air system in an old brick house built in 1900. All new vent work included. At…
Outdoor condenser unit question?
May 3, 2010

Just the other day I had to change the batteries in the upstairs T-stat. Done-reset-working properly(?) or at least cooling. When I returned from work today, warm upstairs - again…
Furnace exhaust code in Chicago?
May 3, 2010

I've been looking into getting a new gas furnace, but I've gotten conflicting information on what the building code in Chicago requires re the exhaust. One person who gave me…
Air vent locations
April 27, 2010

I am planning to build a house near Charlotte, NC. I do not like air registers in the floor and prefer in the lower wall above the baseboard. (Have had 2…
Insulation in “True” 2×4 walls
April 27, 2010

In my old house the studs are 2" thick by 4" thick. Which insulation do I use: The one designed for 2x6 framing or 2x4 framing. The insulation is owens…
update on foil faced wrap
April 26, 2010

I did find a manufacture that has this type of housewrap. Its called Low-E wrap and it looks like its been independently tested. Take a look at their website. The…
Too Much Voltage?
April 26, 2010

In September 2009, we replaced our gas cooktop with a Kenmore induction cooktop. A couple of weeks ago we had a power surge and now our cooktop no longer works.…
Insulating Old (100 y/o) Stucco House
April 26, 2010

I have a 100 y/o stucco home that I'm looking to insulate using fiberglass blown in insulation (ownings corning atticat). I've been reading that this may cause a moisture problem…
new house wrap
April 23, 2010

I am looking for a hose wrap that has a reflective property (IR) like foil faced polyiso. board. I have seen samples floating around our local yard but haven't seen…

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