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Alt.Home.Repair - Home Improvement Usenet Group
Alt.Home.Repair is a worldwide Usenet news group that is used to discuss various aspects of Home Improvement.
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Buzzing from outside AC unit - outside fan is running [22 articles]
AngryOldWhiteGuy - 2010-07-19 12:44:00 [In: Energy Efficiency | Heating, Cooling & Ventilation | ]
Hi - we have a typical home AC system - ours is a Ruud - the model number on
the outside unit is UAKA- 037JAZ. It's been very hot here in Texas - over
100 all day long, but the system is working ...
Mitsubishi Mini-Split Ductless Air Conditioner [15 articles]
Smarty - 2010-07-23 19:56:00 [In: Energy Efficiency | Heating, Cooling & Ventilation | ]
I am seriously considering the purchase of a 2 ton Mitsubishi ductless
air conditioner (MR-series, called "Mr. Slim") and am wondering if
anyone has any opinions of this equipment based on actual ex...Hillbilly HRV [3 articles]
mike - 2010-07-21 21:11:00 [In: Cleaning & Sanitizing | Electrical & Wiring | Energy Efficiency | Flooring | Furniture | Heating, Cooling & Ventilation | Home Electronics | Insulation & Weatherproofing | Kitchens | Laundry Rooms | Painting Finishing & Wall Coverings | Pest Control | Plumbing & Water Supply | Windows & Doors | ]
Hillbilly HRV
I had my house insulation upgraded and some leaks sealed.
I'd like to do more sealing, but will need some external ventilation.
I read that, for a well-insulated house, 40% of the h...Wouldn't it be swell... [22 articles]
HeyBub - 2010-07-28 18:37:00 [In: Energy Efficiency | ]
If A/C manufacturers arranged the fan on the condensing unit to run
BACKWARDS for the first few seconds of condenser activity?
It would blow SOME of the mung out of the coils thereby retaining a ...Frigidaire Gas Oven with EOC [3 articles]
I have a frigidare gas range with EOC. About a week ago the oven stopped working. The broiler feature doesn't work and neither does the bake feature. I started with the ignitor as many posts I read ...improving my health with online personal trainer [7 articles]
sarah masters - 2010-11-04 16:03:00 [In: Energy Efficiency | Health & Safety | ]
I have battled weight issues for years but I was a little lost as to
how to get serious about improving my health without having to pay a
million dollars in food programs and gym fees.
That's whe...New Fridge - setting up monitoring [43 articles]
Robert Green - 2010-08-22 03:11:00 [In: Appliances | Cleaning & Sanitizing | Electrical & Wiring | Energy Efficiency | Kitchens | Windows & Doors | ]
Just got a new fridge, and I thought I would try monitoring operating
parameters with my home automation system. I 've got sensors for kWhs used,
ambient room temperature, freezer and refrigerator ...Subzero vs. GE Monogram Freezers and refrigerators [8 articles]
Nonnymus - 2010-08-05 15:17:00 [In: Appliances | Energy Efficiency | Furniture | Kitchens | Windows & Doors | ]
Any opinion on which would last longer and do a better job? We looked at
two homes: one had a freestanding Subzero freezer and beside it a separate
Subzero refrigerator. The other had the same t...Hot water heater tank [3 articles]
SBH - 2010-11-11 08:17:00 [In: Energy Efficiency | Garages, Workshops & Sheds | Health & Safety | Plumbing & Water Supply | ]
The recent discussion about a tankless system replied a response about the
efficiency of the current tank heaters lead me to ask the following
question.
Tank heaters are more efficient than man...FiltersFast [13 articles]
Sam Takoy - 2010-08-15 15:25:00 [In: Energy Efficiency | ]
Hi,
Do filters vary in quality? Will I be disappointed if I buy filters for
FiltersFast.com? Theirs are much cheaper than Filtrete and they claim
that they are more efficient. What's the downsi...Pro HVAC forum? Re: indirect hot water tank [7 articles]
Shaun Eli - 2010-08-15 09:12:00 [In: Energy Efficiency | Heating, Cooling & Ventilation | Pest Control | Plumbing & Water Supply | ]
A while back somebody posted the url of a forum for HVAC contractors,
but I can't find it.
It was a website where contractors discussed the business and would
also answer consumer questions. Anyb...Culligan US-600A Under-Sink Filter Review & Install Guide With Pictures
Paul Michaels - 2010-08-17 16:50:00 [In: Budget & Money Saving Tips | Energy Efficiency | Heating, Cooling & Ventilation | Plumbing & Water Supply | ]
I just installed a Culligan US-600A under sink drinking water filter
in our new place to help remove some of the chlorine smell and odor
from the water.
It was a relatively easy procedure especia...high efficiency boiler [6 articles]
ppp - 2010-08-25 20:14:00 [In: Contracting | Energy Efficiency | ]
I'm replacing an old boiler with a new high efficiency
condensing boiler.
The old system had 1 circulator pump, the new boiler
installation manual shows 2 circulator pumps.
One for the boiler lo...Energy Saving Tips [12 articles]
.. - 2010-08-31 20:55:00 [In: Appliances | Budget & Money Saving Tips | Chimneys & Fireplaces | Cleaning & Sanitizing | Electrical & Wiring | Energy Efficiency | Go Green | Health & Safety | Heating, Cooling & Ventilation | Insulation & Weatherproofing | Kitchens | Laundry Rooms | Lighting | Plumbing & Water Supply | Roofing & Gutters | Walls & Ceilings | Windows & Doors | ]
1. Reduce heater's room temperature
For each extra degree (Celsius) of temperature, your heater will
consume 7 to 11%
more energy. Adjust it to 18degrees which is also better for your
health.
2. ...Replacing a 26 year old air conditioner! (Westinghouse Mobilaire) [9 articles]
turtlelover - 2010-09-03 23:02:00 [In: Energy Efficiency | Heating, Cooling & Ventilation | Walls & Ceilings | Windows & Doors | ]
We have a White Westinghouse "Mobilaire" air conditioner, installed
through the dining room wall, that has finally given up the ghost. It
was here when we bought the house, and we've been here 20 y...