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Heating and Air Conditioning

 

Heating And Air Conditioning Articles

5 Steps to Lower Heating Costs this Winter With heating costs on the rise, homeowners might consider installing a new gas furnace, getting on a budget plan with the utility company and even requesting a home energy audit. Other steps might include weatherizing the home and installing a programmable thermostat. But, by far the biggest savings are realized when a new, high efficiency gas furnace is installed.

Heating And Air Conditioning Knowledge Base

How much is it for heating air conditioning?

Hi my electricity provider charges 6 kwH How much is it costing me to turn my air conditioning (normal air conditioning unit like most that came wi...

What is best material and best way to hang heating/air conditioning ducts in attic of home?

Noticed that the air conditioning duct work has been torn, punctured by nails in attic. What is best materials/application to prevent this from happen...

Wall heating and air conditioning unit leaking water, How can I fix this?

I have a wall unit heating and air conditioning unit that is leaking water onto the carpet. I am assuming something is clogged. What do I do to fix it...

How much will it cost for fixing the heating and air conditioning?

My church needs their heating and air conditioning system improved upon. How will it cost for a new systm or a repair. An estimate at least.

Do you know anyone who uses a geothermal heat pump for their home heating and air conditioning?

Also known as geoexchange heat pump or ground source heat pump. How much did it cost them, and how well does it work for them? Do they ever have t...

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Heat Pumps

 

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Are heat pumps really cheaper to run than standard home heaters?

My parents bought a heat pump furnace for their home to save money. Well they are paying close to $300 a mo. Also the damn thing only blows enough war...

What kind of electric bills will heating/ cooling a place in new jersey if your using heat pumps?

thinking about renting a place until i save a little money. read a review that says the apartment is heated/ cooled with heat pumps. i don;t know wh...

What can we do about our homes over sized heat pumps?

The heat pumps in our home are oversized. They cycle on and off too often. The house is cold and clammy. We have 6 tons of cooling but by my calcul...

Any info on the best brand of heat pumps?

I am looking for a rating or maintenance history for the various manufacturers of heat pumps (not geothermal). I've checked Consumer Reports and ...

Do you know a way to calculate the savings when comparing heat pumps?

I've heard heat pumps usually last about 15-20 years and mine is now 16 years old, but running fine. In an attempt to be proactive and environment...

I need a new air conditioner and furnace. Are the new heat pumps really better?

I live in Indianapolis and remember how bad heat pumps were in the 70's and 80's. Thanks for your help. I want to thank all of you for your in...

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Air Conditioners

 

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Air Conditioners?

I have bought air conditioners to go in the bedrooms of a house I just purchased. On the home inspection it states that we have 120 VAC Branch Circuts...

How do air conditioners produce so much water?

I have one of those large single-room air conditioners because my air conditioner system just doesn't cut it, and it's linked to the outside b...

How do stand up air conditioners work?

From what I understand about air conditioners/refrigeration units (including refrigerators/freezers) is they all exhaust heat someplace. So where do s...

Do window air conditioners have to have contact with the outside?

Do window installation air conditioners have to have access to the outside? In other words, could I set one on a table and have it operate normally? I...

How well do window air conditioners work?

How well do the air conditioners that you put in your window work? Do they get the room really cold, or just a little cold? Are they worth getting? My...

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Rheem

 

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what would cause a 1 year old rheem compressor to seize?

I replaced the compressor in the outdoor rheem AC unit last year. It worked fine all of last summer. This year, we had some deck work done during whic...

Does anyone know where I can find the right heating element for a Rheem model 815v-400 electric water heater?

I can't find anything on Rheem's website and even google searching comes up empty handed. Anyone know which element this thing uses? Its a sma...

What size is my Rheem Model #REAB1410BHS central unit?

Rheem central air unit serial #TM11899460. Is it a 2 ton or 2.5?

What is a better HVAC unit Rheem or Trane?

I have a chove betweem installing a Rheem or a Trane HVAC unit for my home. 3.5 ton heat pump. What is the better choice ?- price is approx. the s...

Rheem Furnace Is Blowing Cold Air Constantly?

My Rheem gas heating furnace in my attic has started to exhibit a problem. I came home to find it blowing cold air constantly. I opened up the furna...

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Air Conditioning Repair

 

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If you knew about an air conditioning repair company in NJ that was cheap and reliable would you use them?

Browns Heating & Cooling was the best experience for a NJ AC repair company I've ever had. They came to help last week, after I was referred to t...

How much should a BMW 328i air conditioning repair job cost?

I have a '99 328i (4dr - e46 model) and I'm hearing a jackhammer-like sound when i turn on the AC. I think the compressor piston is about to ...

Anyone know of a good, yet reasonably priced air-conditioning repair service in Dallas?

I think my AC unit is shot. I suspect the repair to be major, so cost is pretty important to me. Can anyone recommend a dependable repairman or repair...

Can anyone recommend a good air conditioning repair company in Miami? The a/c appears to be leaking freon?

The split A/c is not cooling. I called a tech and he changed a capacitor, charged freon and left. It worked fine for 3 days after that once again it s...

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Central Air Conditioning

 

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what causes a central air conditioning unit to freeze up?

I have a central air conditioning unit that is probably 12 years old or so.I recently had a situation where my central air would run constantly withou...

How much should a replacement central air conditioning unit cost in the DC area?

We have a 14-year old central air conditioning unit that is leaking refrigerant, making the coils freeze up. Our HVAC service company has quoted us $3...

Does central air conditioning need to be charged before it starts cooling?

I have central air in my new construction condo and while the heating works fine, I recently flipped the fuse switch that powers the air conditioning....

How can I get our central air conditioning to distribute air evenly? Bedroom bakes in early hours.?

We have central air conditioning in our house (2000 sq/ft between 1st and 2nd stories, 1000 sq ft basement, located in Colorado). The air feels reaso...

Is there a solution to fixing a water leak from a central air conditioning unit?

My central air conditioning unit in the basement is leaking water, is there a way I can fix it without calling for service?

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Gas Furnace

 

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Gas Furnace?

I'm having a promblem with my gas furnace. It wants to come on but all I get is a steady humm from the unit . The motor is working that runs the r...

Whats the difference between an electric and gas furnace? as far as cost and upkeep go?

I'm looking at Condos right now one has a gas furnace and water tank, while the other 2 have an electric(forced air) furnace and an electric water...

Why is my natural gas furnace making buzzing sounds?

I have a natural gas furnace and noticed that on an intermittent basis it makes a buzzing sound. At first the buzzing sound didn't happen that of...

How much does it cost to replace a gas furnace?

I have a rental property which is a duplex built in 1948. The gas furnace is in a low efficent. It's only a 770sqf for each unit and the gas bill ...

my gas furnace hums but will not stay running is it the transformer everything else is trying to work?

My gas furnace will turn on to run for a few minutes then shut off the motor will hum like it wants to start but then cut off could lse it be the tran...

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Dehumidifier

 

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dehumidifier?

I'm thinking of buying a dehumidifier,what brand is the best? thanks

Dehumidifier during the winter months, do I need to run it in my basement?

I live in the NorthEast of the United States. During the summer I run my dehumidifier in my basement 24/7 and I have to empty it twice a day. As the...

When using a dehumidifier, do you close all windows in your house?

My friends apartment had a really bad leak and everything is soaked. So she took the big items outside (its 86 degress and very windy). And inside the...

Can a dehumidifier reduce air conditioning costs?

I live in a very humid climate and have been thinking about buying a 65 pint dehumidifier. I normally keep the a/c thermostat on during the summers a...

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