Archive for the Heating Category

04.9.2009

Taco Pumps - Useful Component for Residential Use

John Parker asked: Taco is highly used in the business of developing and manufacturing hydraulic based components for use in residential, commercial, industrial and institutional heating and cooling systems.A pump is a device used to move liquids, or slurries. A pump moves liquids or gases from lower pressure to higher pressure, and overcomes this difference [...]

04.9.2009

Save Money by Using Geoexchange to Heat or Cool your Home

Geoexchange Zine asked: What is a geoexchange system, anyway? You may have heard the term ‘geoexchange’ before and wondered what it is exactly – in short, a geoexchange heating system has 3 basic components: Water- (or water and refrigerant-) filled plastic pipes which run through underground trenches in the earth just outside the house. In winter, [...]

04.9.2009

3 Things That Can Help Your Metabolism Burn Like a Furnace

Sarah McAllister asked: Today commercial diets create turmoil in your body and does more harm then good. Losing weight the fast way is not the way to go. The healthier way is to lose one to two pounds a week. It will not give you quick results but it will keep the pounds from coming [...]

04.9.2009

Repairs That Can Help Sell your Home

Craig Smith asked: So, you have decided to sell the house. You’ve found a real estate agency to work with and your price is set. You already have a new home and payments. You want to sell your old home quickly. So, what sort of repairs will help move that house quicker?Making repairs to a [...]

04.9.2009

Does a heat pump use more electricity when it is heating a house, or when it is used to cool a house?

anshan asked: Does a house heat pump use more energy, or electricity in the heating mode, or air conditioning mode?air conditioner repair

04.8.2009

How much does it cost to do the following repairs on a heat pump?

Holly B asked: 3.Heat Pump:
a.Damaged or missing refrigerant lines where thry connect to the interior unit needs to be repaired.
b.The dirty air blower needs cleaning for proper air flow.
c.The indoor coils are very dirty and and need to be cleaned.
This came up as what needs to be fixed on a home inspection. We are selling [...]

04.8.2009

How to Save Money on Your Winter Heating Bill

Jamie Gerdsen asked: It is a no-brainer that of all seasons, winter is the most unfriendly on electrical bills. From day to night most homes turn on their heating devices for comfort, which reflects a tremendous amount, or at least an additional 3% on your billing statement.This increase on winter heating bills is quite normal, [...]

04.7.2009

Does Your Duct Work Leak Air and Waste Energy?

John Grisler asked: One of the easiest ways of telling whether or not your duct work has leaks is to simply open your eyes and look for the signs that professionals would initially utilize.When I walk into a home for the purpose of giving an estimate to replace an existing furnace or air conditioner, one [...]

04.6.2009

Gas Torches, Smith Torches, and Soldering Torch Information for Casting Torches

Kent Kelin asked: Metal Casting provides the hobbyist with a great way to create personalized parts and pieces that may otherwise be unattainable or far too expensive. Casting is an ancient art that is still is use to this day by major industries to artists to those with backyard foundries. This skill is a valuable [...]

04.6.2009

Supercharge Your Water Heater – Add a Hot Water Pump for Faster Hot Water!

William Lund asked: Have you ever had to stand shivering in the cold morning air waiting for hot water with your arm outstretched, fingers extended into the cold stream of water. It seems to take forever for the water to get hot. Speed up your hot water with a hot water circulating system.Traditionally, if you [...]