How to Replace a Condensate Pump

How to Replace a Condensate Pump

by | Jul 8, 2015 | Air Conditioning, HowTo, HVAC

Changing the condensate pump on your central air conditioning unit takes less time than cooking a microwave dinner. They come ready to go and are a very affordable way (usually under $60) to begin troubleshooting an ailing AC unit. The condensate pump on your a/c unit...
How to Replace a Condensate Pump

Fireplace Innovations

by | Nov 4, 2008 | Fireplaces & Wood Stoves, HowTo, HVAC

A counter-height fireplace makes a cozy, inviting focal point for the kitchen. Photo courtesy of Fireside Hearth & Home. Fireplaces have been an integral part of homes for generations. Today’s fireplaces are cleaner and more energy-efficient than ever and give...
Home Heat: Gas, Oil or Propane?

Home Heat: Gas, Oil or Propane?

by | Jan 15, 2008 | Furnace, HowTo, HVAC

Gas, Oil and Propane: A Brief RundownNatural gas, heating oil and propane are three different ways a homeowner might heat the home, or more specifically, to fuel the system that heats the home. There can be advantages and disadvantages to each, and no one can be...
Home Heat: Gas, Oil or Propane?

Radiant Heating Systems

by | Nov 29, 2007 | HowTo, HVAC, Radiant & Hydronic

Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons If you have ever walked barefoot across a New England tile floor in winter, then you know it’s true when they say that heat rises. But what if the heat actually started at your toes, instead of blowing in from a vent near the...