Do It Yourself!
By Michael on Nov 21, 2007 in Cooling, Energy-saving, Heating, Insulation, Renovation | 0 Comments
Leaking or poorly insulated ducts are a common and serious problem in forced air systems, affecting comfort, health, and economy.
Start by inspecting all of the ductwork in your system. If you find places where the duct was never installed or connected, or has broken free from the adjoining duct or register, call a competent contractor [...]
By Michael on Nov 20, 2007 in Energy-saving, Heating, Insulation, Plumbing, Security, Water | 0 Comments
These heating systems use pipes to distribute hot water to radiators located in various rooms of the house. Modern hot water systems use an electric pump to circulate the water. Valves control the amount of heat that is distributed to each zone. The heating cycle is completed as the water gives up its heat in [...]
By Michael on Nov 1, 2007 in Heating, Insulation | 0 Comments
In buying insulation, it’s helpful to know that the R-value stands for the thermal resistance of the material. One type of insulation may be thicker or thinner than another, but if they have the same R-value, they’ll do the same job.
If the winters are hard where you live, try to have an R-value of at [...]
