Energy, Heating & Insulation Archives - Page 171 of 903

November 7, 2009

I am replacing a single wall oven with a double.  Current wire is 10/2 w/ground.  240v 20 amp breaker. New 240v double oven says it draws 40amps.  Besides needing a new…

November 7, 2009

DIMMABLE FLUORESCENTS - ceiling fan @@@ My boss is bound and determined that his ceiling fan lights will dim. Problem is, they won't. They are pin-based compact flur. bulbs and…

November 7, 2009

We have a dutch colonial style home and in one of the bedrooms the closets (side by side) are cold. The roofline comes down a few feet and then you…

November 7, 2009

anyone know of any sites for calculating a hot air furnace size ( btus ) also i would like to know if there are any fairly simple sites for sizing…

November 6, 2009

Hello, I would like to upgrade the main electrical panel in my home from a 150 amp panel to a 200 amp panel. I have been told that it is…

November 6, 2009

We, along with 2 other neighbors have been experiencing power brownouts and surges for some time now. We are the only homes served by a single transformer owned by Consumers…

November 5, 2009

Cable TV show, couple with one kid buying a new 5000 ft2 home in Milwaukee whats the typical per month summer winter utility bill on 5000-6000 ft2? Edited 11/5/2009 6:44…

November 4, 2009

I'm installing a staple-up radiant heat system under an existing floor (old house, beautiful fir floors.) I have the opportunity to buy some steel heat transfer plates at an attractive…

November 3, 2009

Good day, I'm doing a kitchen renovation that requires me to close off and properly insulate an old kitchen ventilation unit that is plumbed directly through the roof. The unit…

November 3, 2009

Why don't they make the condensor coils out of something more mositure resistant?  Yeah, I know...COST! Have another one that rusted out and is costing some money to fix.  Its…