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Home Heating Systems Air Conditioner Not Cold Enough
For some reason this year my air conditioner is not producing enough
cold air to cool the upstairs of my house. When I go to the ground
floor there is enough cold air coming out, and it's nice and ...read more
Pleated Air Filter Air Health UV Home Air Sanitizer
They do work, but many people don't replace the lamps as needed and more important most people don't need what they do. Sort of like selling refrigerators to the Eskimos....read more
They do work, but many people don't replace the lamps as needed and more important most people don't need what they do. Sort of like selling refrigerators to the Eskimos....read more
Hvac Design Condo HVAC Engineering Deficit?
I recently purchased a 6 year old Condo in Ann Arbor, MI. Nice place
overall, but as with any new purchase, there are a few things that
bother me.
I fixed most of them (new dimmers, new toilet '...read more
Natural Gas Energy Gas Dryer..Will It Change My Life?
My wife wants to "Do Her Kitchen." I have been told you often have to upgrade your electrical to deal with this. We have 100 amps and to upgrade to 200 amps we have to pay to have the village dig ...read more
My wife wants to "Do Her Kitchen." I have been told you often have to upgrade your electrical to deal with this. We have 100 amps and to upgrade to 200 amps we have to pay to have the village dig ...read more
Washing Machine Hose Washing Machine Lint Filter--I Don't Have One (?)
When I bought my washing machine, the salesman told me the newer models no longer have lint filters to be cleaned out. Is this true? I am unable to find one in the usual locations, perhaps there i...read more
When I bought my washing machine, the salesman told me the newer models no longer have lint filters to be cleaned out. Is this true? I am unable to find one in the usual locations, perhaps there i...read more
Electronic Air Filters Are Electrronic Air Cleaners Suspect ?
Yesterday we attended the Home Expo in Calgery, Alberta and attended the lecture given on Energy Saving by a national figure who has a weekly home improvement show. He stated that an electronic air...read more
Yesterday we attended the Home Expo in Calgery, Alberta and attended the lecture given on Energy Saving by a national figure who has a weekly home improvement show. He stated that an electronic air...read more
American Air Filter Envirosept Furnace Filter
I am in the process of adding central air to an existing furnace system. The system currently includes a Honeywell electronic air cleaner made in 1976. As part of the addition, I am considering r...read more
I am in the process of adding central air to an existing furnace system. The system currently includes a Honeywell electronic air cleaner made in 1976. As part of the addition, I am considering r...read more
Mold Mildew Air Conditioning Affecting Health?
I live in Florida and I recently moved into a new house. it's a 1989 home that was recently remodeled. Anyway, it has a Trane A/C. we put it at 72 degrees to sleep and although the temperature is ...read more
I live in Florida and I recently moved into a new house. it's a 1989 home that was recently remodeled. Anyway, it has a Trane A/C. we put it at 72 degrees to sleep and although the temperature is ...read more
Electronic Air Filters Need To Inspect Air Conditioning?
My parents insist that I find out if they should pay someone to inspect their home air conditioning. Their home is now 20 years old (they have owned it all that time), and the air conditioning is s...read more
My parents insist that I find out if they should pay someone to inspect their home air conditioning. Their home is now 20 years old (they have owned it all that time), and the air conditioning is s...read more
Experimental Aircraft OT Who Reads This Forum?
Curious as to who reads this forum. Retired? Doctor? Factory Worker? Construction? Etc. Anyone want to volunteer from which walk of life you are?...read more
Curious as to who reads this forum. Retired? Doctor? Factory Worker? Construction? Etc. Anyone want to volunteer from which walk of life you are?...read more
Iron Water Filter Home With Steam Heat
I have recently had an offer accepted on a older house. We will be moving in within the next 3 months. The house has steam heat and I have no clue on how to run / maintain these systems. All I kn...read more
I have recently had an offer accepted on a older house. We will be moving in within the next 3 months. The house has steam heat and I have no clue on how to run / maintain these systems. All I kn...read more
Water Heaters For Heating Or Air Conditioning Questions
If you have a heating, air conditioning, or water heating question, you can also post it in the 'alt.hvac' newsgroup. It's also a public newsgroup, and is open to anyone, including home owners. A lo...read more
If you have a heating, air conditioning, or water heating question, you can also post it in the 'alt.hvac' newsgroup. It's also a public newsgroup, and is open to anyone, including home owners. A lo...read more
Pressure Regulator A/c Won't Cool
hi, the people who used to live in my house never bothered to use a air filter with the central a/c. regardless, now the a/c won't cool the house, I have cleaned the filters inside where the air pul...read more
hi, the people who used to live in my house never bothered to use a air filter with the central a/c. regardless, now the a/c won't cool the house, I have cleaned the filters inside where the air pul...read more
Temperature Sensor Central Air Problems
We are having problems with our central air conditioning system. It seems to be spewing out neutral (as opposed to cold or hot) air and is therefore not cooling the house down. Could the fact that...read more
We are having problems with our central air conditioning system. It seems to be spewing out neutral (as opposed to cold or hot) air and is therefore not cooling the house down. Could the fact that...read more
Carrier Air Conditioner AC ? Are These Guys Trying To Rip Me Off?
We bought our house four years ago in Jacksonville, Florida. When we bought it we were told that the air conditining system would need to be relaced soon and as such were able to get a reduction in ...read more
We bought our house four years ago in Jacksonville, Florida. When we bought it we were told that the air conditining system would need to be relaced soon and as such were able to get a reduction in ...read more
Electrostatic Air Filter Central Air Again
I'm pricing out getting central air installed (as some of you know) and one vendor mentioned putting a air filtration system inline to pull crap out of the air in the house. Does this work and woul...read more
I'm pricing out getting central air installed (as some of you know) and one vendor mentioned putting a air filtration system inline to pull crap out of the air in the house. Does this work and woul...read more
Automotive Air Conditioning Recharging Payne Air Conditioning Unit
My home has a Payne 018-060-PA10 air conditioner unit, which does not keep my house very cool. It is big enough for the house. The problem is that the air which comes out of the vents is just not ...read more
My home has a Payne 018-060-PA10 air conditioner unit, which does not keep my house very cool. It is big enough for the house. The problem is that the air which comes out of the vents is just not ...read more
Air Compressors Effective Air Conditioning On Tri-level
My family recently moved into a tri-level house. The bottom level is on a slab, the middle level is on a crawlspace, and the upstairs, well, is upstairs. Anyways, the bottom level is 10 degrees co...read more
My family recently moved into a tri-level house. The bottom level is on a slab, the middle level is on a crawlspace, and the upstairs, well, is upstairs. Anyways, the bottom level is 10 degrees co...read more
Bathroom Exhaust Fan Strange Drip From Eaves
The last couple of days we have had a single, slow drip, of what appears to be water, from one of the outside vents that are positioned along the outside of the house. I beleive the term may be "sof...read more
The last couple of days we have had a single, slow drip, of what appears to be water, from one of the outside vents that are positioned along the outside of the house. I beleive the term may be "sof...read more
Central Air Conditioning System Central AC Advice
The Carrier heat pump / air conditioning unit (model 38YMA036300) installed on a 2700 sq ft house 15 years ago has stopped cooling. On the unit outside, the fan is blowing and the compressor is work...read more
The Carrier heat pump / air conditioning unit (model 38YMA036300) installed on a 2700 sq ft house 15 years ago has stopped cooling. On the unit outside, the fan is blowing and the compressor is work...read more
High Velocity Air Conditioning UV Lights In AC Coils?
I'm replacing my central air conditioner with a much more efficient one. (I hope Congress restores the $500 tax credit this year!) One of the options I can buy is UV lamps for the coils. Carrier mak...read more
I'm replacing my central air conditioner with a much more efficient one. (I hope Congress restores the $500 tax credit this year!) One of the options I can buy is UV lamps for the coils. Carrier mak...read more
Air Blowers Central A/C Problem : Blower
It's a chicken and the egg type situation. Did another problem cause the pilot light to go out or did the pilot light go out for some fluky reason and it affected the operation of the pump? The...read more
It's a chicken and the egg type situation. Did another problem cause the pilot light to go out or did the pilot light go out for some fluky reason and it affected the operation of the pump? The...read more
Window Air Conditioners Maintenance/Service
I have a soon to be 5 year old Trane Air Conditioner. Is it necessary to have service done at this time?...read more
I have a soon to be 5 year old Trane Air Conditioner. Is it necessary to have service done at this time?...read more
Diy Wet Dry Filter Odd Size A/c Filter?
Is anyone aware of an online supplier of air conditioner filters (preferably pleated) in the size 22" x 30" x 1". I've Googled for a/c filters and all the suppliers I checked had just about every s...read more
Is anyone aware of an online supplier of air conditioner filters (preferably pleated) in the size 22" x 30" x 1". I've Googled for a/c filters and all the suppliers I checked had just about every s...read more
Air Return Vent Carbon Monoxide - Heat Vent Open Or Closed?
Here's the situation... We have a forced hot air system with a vent attached to the *return* duct that resides directly next to the furnace in the basement. I guess it is where the returning air fi...read more
Here's the situation... We have a forced hot air system with a vent attached to the *return* duct that resides directly next to the furnace in the basement. I guess it is where the returning air fi...read more
Baseboard Heating Animal Shelter Ventilation Help
I help out at an animal shelter. There are three big rooms and in winter the windows are kept closed so it won't get too cold. The ploblem is, of course, the poor air quality in winter. My question ...read more
I help out at an animal shelter. There are three big rooms and in winter the windows are kept closed so it won't get too cold. The ploblem is, of course, the poor air quality in winter. My question ...read more
Neighbor Bad My Neighbor Lends Her Cigarette Smoke To My House
Put a fan into a window on the far side of the house, drawing air in, so that the windows on her side are exhausting air?...read more
Put a fan into a window on the far side of the house, drawing air in, so that the windows on her side are exhausting air?...read more
Carrier Furnace Air Conditioner Comes On For 10 Seconds Or So And Kicks Back Off Again, Any Ideas?
I have a central air conditioning unit in my ranch-style home (full basement also). Yesterday the AC just kicked off randomly. I checked the thermostat and it seemed to be functioning ok (it's dig...read more
I have a central air conditioning unit in my ranch-style home (full basement also). Yesterday the AC just kicked off randomly. I checked the thermostat and it seemed to be functioning ok (it's dig...read more
Clothes Dryer Venting Clothes Dryer Vent
The house we are about to purchase is set up so the clothes dryer vents into the garage rather than to the outside. Does anyone have any opinions on this? Is this common? Is it a good or bad prac...read more
The house we are about to purchase is set up so the clothes dryer vents into the garage rather than to the outside. Does anyone have any opinions on this? Is this common? Is it a good or bad prac...read more
Fish Tank Cloudy Water Cloudy Ice From Ice Maker
Just bought a Kenmore refreg. with ice maker. This new model (58585890) has the fancy filter for the water but the ice it makes is cloudy! I have flushed the new lines and discarded over 8 batches o...read more
Just bought a Kenmore refreg. with ice maker. This new model (58585890) has the fancy filter for the water but the ice it makes is cloudy! I have flushed the new lines and discarded over 8 batches o...read more
Convection Heat Transfer Heating & A/C System Cost
Can anybody give me an idea of the cost of a new heating and A/C system? I have a 45-year old forced air gas system which is very inefficient and needs replacing. I am planning on upgrading to a...read more
Can anybody give me an idea of the cost of a new heating and A/C system? I have a 45-year old forced air gas system which is very inefficient and needs replacing. I am planning on upgrading to a...read more
Furnace Air Filter Furnace Filters ?
I have recently had my first furnace installed - converted from electric cable type heat in the ceiling. I love the gas furnace ... although anything would seem great compared to what I had. How...read more
I have recently had my first furnace installed - converted from electric cable type heat in the ceiling. I love the gas furnace ... although anything would seem great compared to what I had. How...read more
Air Conditioning Replacement Return Air Grille
I have a metal return air grill that measures 9.25 X 15.25 X 1 and can't for the life of me find anywhere that carries this size. Does anyone have any ideas on where I could find one? Does 9.25 r...read more
I have a metal return air grill that measures 9.25 X 15.25 X 1 and can't for the life of me find anywhere that carries this size. Does anyone have any ideas on where I could find one? Does 9.25 r...read more
Attic Ventilation Fans Strange Clothes Dryer Smell
I have an ancient gas clothes dryer that came with the house I just bought and for the past week or so the clothes and the air coming out of the vent outside smell, for lack of a better term, kind o...read more
I have an ancient gas clothes dryer that came with the house I just bought and for the past week or so the clothes and the air coming out of the vent outside smell, for lack of a better term, kind o...read more
Central Air Installation Air Conditioner Freeze Up
Can anyone tell me what causes the coils in the interior unit of a central air conditioning system to freeze up? They are covered in ice and a puddle of about 2 inches of water is at the base of the...read more
Can anyone tell me what causes the coils in the interior unit of a central air conditioning system to freeze up? They are covered in ice and a puddle of about 2 inches of water is at the base of the...read more
Repair Electric Dryer Replacement Of Clothes Dryer Sensor?
Greetings; we have a 12 year old Sears Kenmore Clothes dryer with automatic dry sensor. Over the last 5 years we noticed a decline in the drying ability. I'm wondering how to trouble shoot this as a...read more
Greetings; we have a 12 year old Sears Kenmore Clothes dryer with automatic dry sensor. Over the last 5 years we noticed a decline in the drying ability. I'm wondering how to trouble shoot this as a...read more
Copper Plumbing Copper -vs- Flex Tubing
Just bought a new fridge with an ice-maker. The manual says use copper tubing to plumb the water to the fridge. Would there be a problem using flexible tubing in its place? Thanks for any help you c...read more
Just bought a new fridge with an ice-maker. The manual says use copper tubing to plumb the water to the fridge. Would there be a problem using flexible tubing in its place? Thanks for any help you c...read more
Dryer Vent Cleaning Dryer Vent
I've got an in-machine lint screen, but I've found a *lot* of lint in my dryer vent just outside the house. Why does this happen? What's the easiest way to clean it regularly? Pulling the hose out o...read more
I've got an in-machine lint screen, but I've found a *lot* of lint in my dryer vent just outside the house. Why does this happen? What's the easiest way to clean it regularly? Pulling the hose out o...read more
Vinyl Fencing Is A Fence With Noise Reduction Possible?
I'll be replacing a fence that borders with a neighbor. It's redwood picket fence, about 6' high. The neighbor has a pool, so I thought I might as well try and cut down the noise from the filter and...read more
I'll be replacing a fence that borders with a neighbor. It's redwood picket fence, about 6' high. The neighbor has a pool, so I thought I might as well try and cut down the noise from the filter and...read more
Motor Starting Capacitor Furnace Blower Cycles And Shuts Off Permaturely
I hope someone has an answer to this. The blower of the furnace turns off while the burners keep burning. After about 30 seconds, the burners shut off (I presume because of high temp limit, since...read more
I hope someone has an answer to this. The blower of the furnace turns off while the burners keep burning. After about 30 seconds, the burners shut off (I presume because of high temp limit, since...read more
Exhaust Fan Stove Rain Hood / Exhust Fan Installation Problem
I have a stove rain hood or exhaust fan some people call it. It has been installed when we moved in a few years ago. The fan only has a filter and the heat/air comes back out into the kiten and does...read more
I have a stove rain hood or exhaust fan some people call it. It has been installed when we moved in a few years ago. The fan only has a filter and the heat/air comes back out into the kiten and does...read more
Cold Air Return Checking For Blocked Air Ducts
Our house is a two story 15 year old home with central air. The unit is in the basement. During the summer I shut off the register in the basement (there is only one) and about 1/4 of the register...read more
Our house is a two story 15 year old home with central air. The unit is in the basement. During the summer I shut off the register in the basement (there is only one) and about 1/4 of the register...read more
Electrical Transformer House Under Attack By Static
I'm hoping someone with some electrical experience out there can help with our problem: We've lived in a 25-year-old condo for about 5 years, and we've had a static problem that has been getting ...read more
I'm hoping someone with some electrical experience out there can help with our problem: We've lived in a 25-year-old condo for about 5 years, and we've had a static problem that has been getting ...read more
Temperature Water Central Air Question
We have an old Ruud central air conditioning system from around the early 80's. The few past years we have noticed that the system is constantly running and taking longer than it should to cool the...read more
We have an old Ruud central air conditioning system from around the early 80's. The few past years we have noticed that the system is constantly running and taking longer than it should to cool the...read more
Electronic Air Cleaners Allergies
My daughter has allergies (1st year... sniffle, sniffle, sniffle). I'm going to replace my air return filters with the ones that supposedly help remove pollen, etc. from the air. I'm also thinking...read more
My daughter has allergies (1st year... sniffle, sniffle, sniffle). I'm going to replace my air return filters with the ones that supposedly help remove pollen, etc. from the air. I'm also thinking...read more
Natural Gas Furnace Water Leaking From The Furnace?
I am new to home ownership, and I have a house with a gas furnace and central air. When the air conditioning is running, there is a steady stream of water leaking from the side of the furnance. It...read more
I am new to home ownership, and I have a house with a gas furnace and central air. When the air conditioning is running, there is a steady stream of water leaking from the side of the furnance. It...read more
Central Air Conditioning Life Expectancy Of Central A/C And Furnace ?
We built our house 13 years ago. We've had some cooling problems the past couple of summers and this week when temps reached 90 we turned the system on and the condenser fan isn't working. When co...read more
We built our house 13 years ago. We've had some cooling problems the past couple of summers and this week when temps reached 90 we turned the system on and the condenser fan isn't working. When co...read more
Indoor Air Quality Upstairs Very Hot
We are having near 100 degree temperatures in Western Washington. We have a 3000 sq ft house with 4 split levels and central air conditioning. With the ac on, the bottom two levels are cool but th...read more
We are having near 100 degree temperatures in Western Washington. We have a 3000 sq ft house with 4 split levels and central air conditioning. With the ac on, the bottom two levels are cool but th...read more
Condenser Fan Motor How Can I Be Sure I Need To Replace My Compressor?
The central air conditioning system in my house (maybe 12 years old) is not working. The symptoms are that the system works (cools the house) sufficiently when first turned on, but after cycling off...read more
The central air conditioning system in my house (maybe 12 years old) is not working. The symptoms are that the system works (cools the house) sufficiently when first turned on, but after cycling off...read more