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Alt.Home.Repair is a worldwide Usenet news group that is used to discuss various aspects of Home Improvement.
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Humidifier Recommendation [6 articles]
david - 2010-11-22 11:23:00 [In: Contracting | Energy Efficiency | Heating, Cooling & Ventilation | ]
I've scheduled a furnace replacement for next month. It will be a 95%
high efficiency natural gas unit. The contractor wanted an additional
$600 to install an Aprilaire 600 whole house humidifier....
HVAC Air Handler Evaporator Coils Cleaning Guide With Pictures [2 articles]
Paul Michaels - 2010-10-03 12:21:00 [In: Cleaning & Sanitizing | Energy Efficiency | Heating, Cooling & Ventilation | ]
It must have been years since the evaporator coils in our home's
inside air handler unit had been cleaned. The A/C system seemed to be
working well, but I wanted it operate at maximum efficiency. So...Kitchen Lighting and Efficiency [15 articles]
Jeff Thies - 2010-10-14 18:11:00 [In: Energy Efficiency | Kitchens | Lighting | Walls & Ceilings | ]
The kitchen is moving along and it is time to look at lighting. I'm
looking for ideas. The house is plaster lath so recessed lighting is out.
I see this as being divided into general lighti...High pitched noise from furnace blower [13 articles]
twinmom - 2010-10-13 16:19:00 [In: Basements & Crawl Spaces | Energy Efficiency | Health & Safety | Heating, Cooling & Ventilation | Kitchens | Security & Surveillance | Windows & Doors | ]
Our house is 5 years old and we have a trane furnace (80% efficiency) that
is the same age. When the blower turns on (whether a/c, heat or just
fan), you can hear a faint high pitched whine coming ...New OIL furnaces aren't much more efficient, true or false? [6 articles]
mm - 2010-10-14 10:48:00 [In: Energy Efficiency | Heating, Cooling & Ventilation | ]
I was planning to buy a new furnace, for the greater efficiency I hear
about, and for the Federal Energy Tax Credit, but a reputable furnace
dealer I talked to, who has been in business for 80 years...Do low-speed fans on new warm air oil furnaces run all the time? [21 articles]
mm - 2010-10-18 10:53:00 [In: Energy Efficiency | Heating, Cooling & Ventilation | ]
Do low-speed fans on new warm air oil furnaces run all the time?
How do multii-speed fans in new OIL warm air furnaces work. One
webpage said that such a fan might use 200 watts, but the one spe...Microsoft Hohm energy rating [7 articles]
From an article in the Wall Street Journal: "Microsoft Corp. has calculated energy-efficiency ratings for 60 million homes in the U.S., using data including public records about housing stock, wea...Angels of Hope [4 articles]
saruviel - 2010-12-02 16:30:00 [In: Chimneys & Fireplaces | Decks & Patios | Energy Efficiency | Furniture | Health & Safety | Landscaping & Gardening | Painting Finishing & Wall Coverings | Security & Surveillance | Tools - Hand, Power & Garden | Walls & Ceilings | ]
Angels of Hope
Book One
=93Angel of Glory=94
By Daniel Thomas Andrew Daly
He shone, as brightly as the sun. As brightly as the dawning of a
brand new day. He was the Angel of Glory, the A...toilet won't flush all the way
greeting, i have an older toilet (1988) that you have to hold the handle down for the bowl to completely flush. i replaced the flapper but that didn't work. what else could it be? i am thinking of...toilet won't flush all the way [16 articles]
greeting, i have an older toilet (1988) that you have to hold the handle down for the bowl to completely flush. i replaced the flapper but that didn't work. what else could it be? i am thinking of...Electric Water Heater [50 articles]
ROANIN - 2010-12-05 14:29:00 [In: Electrical & Wiring | Energy Efficiency | Plumbing & Water Supply | ]
How are newer electric water heaters more efficient than old ones if they
are in a heated living space.
...New gas furnace/AC recommendations? [64 articles]
2010-12-09 17:08:00 [In: Budget & Money Saving Tips | Electrical & Wiring | Energy Efficiency | Heating, Cooling & Ventilation | Pest Control | ]
I've decided to take my own advice and look in to getting a new
natural gas furnace and AC unit installed before the $1500 tax credit
runs out at the end of the year. Not much time left, I know. ...Do you have an old oil fired boiler? [2 articles]
Ed Pawlowski - 2010-12-05 09:09:00 [In: Energy Efficiency | ]
Do you have an old oil fired boiler? This is the time to get rid of it and
save a lot of money. Take advantage of the $1500 energy credit while you
can.
I just got an oil delivery and paid $3...Congress may flip switch on CFLs [36 articles]
HeyBub - 2010-12-26 16:35:00 [In: Energy Efficiency | Lighting | ]
"While we must continue to work to improve energy efficiency and reduce our
energy consumption, the misguided ban on incandescent light bulbs needs to
be repealed..."
Not only that, but some in...What Is a Furnace Draft Inducer Blower? I'll tell you what it is ... [100 articles]
Home Guy - 2010-12-18 08:35:00 [In: Chimneys & Fireplaces | Cleaning & Sanitizing | Electrical & Wiring | Energy Efficiency | Health & Safety | Heating, Cooling & Ventilation | Plumbing & Water Supply | ]
It's another component that can fail on you on the coldest night of the
year, over a holiday weekend, fouling up your vacation or christmas
plans.
Tell me if your precious, modern furnaces with t...