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How to locate, repair, and seal ductwork.
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HVAC adhesive and sealant products RCD Corporation Eustis, Florida Our products help create energy efficient homes, apartments, offices, schools, hospitals, commercial and industrial buildings by preventing heat gain or heat loss by sealing leaking air ducts and conditioned spaces. Typical residential air ducts leak over 5% of their conditioned...EPA tips on how to determine if ductwork needs cleaning. Criteria for choosing a contractor.
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IAQ Publications Should You Have the Air Ducts in Your Home Cleaned? This document is also available is Adobe Acrobat (PDF, 18 pgs 391KB About PDF) Table of Contents Summary What Is Air Duct Cleaning? Deciding Whether or Not to Have Your Air Ducts Cleaned Suggestions for Choosing a Duct Cleaning Service...In-depth articles on topics related to improvement, care, and maintenance.
http://www.soundhome.com/topics/topic.shtml#energy
Information on heating system operation, components, troubleshooting and maintenance.
http://www.warmair.com
Find answers to steam heating problems by posting questions for experts or reading excerpts from books about heating.
http://www.heatinghelp.com
Interactive manual includes basic troubleshooting and maintenance tips for do-it-yourselfers. Feedback form provided for technical questions.
http://www.accheckup.com/
Volunteer mechanics answer questions via e-mail. Volunteers can be evaluated based on credentials and user ratings.
http://www.allexperts.com/getExpert.asp?Category=696
Legal, environmental and technical information.
http://www.inspect-ny.com/oiltanks/tanks.htm
Guidelines to determine whether potential exists for this deadly gas to enter a house.
http://home.att.net/~cobusters1/coprotocol.htm
Tips on preparing a furnace for winter operation.
http://muextension.missouri.edu/...plor/hesguide/housing/gh5981.htm
Everything from troubleshooting to maintenance and repair.
http://www.hannabery.com
Illustrated tutorial on fabricating sheet metal ductwork.
http://www.thesheetmetalshop.com
Information on gas, wood, pellet, and coal appliances. Cost comparison of the different fuels.
http://www.hearth.com/what/specific.html
Comprehensive site includes safe/unsafe practices, effects, detector placement, and discussion.
http://www.homesafe.com/coalert/
Software bulletin board for HVAC contractors, home-owners, do-it-yourself enthusiasts to use for heating and air conditioning concerns.
http://hvac-talk.com/
For humidifiers, air cleaners, thermostats, zone control systems and fresh air exchangers.
http://www.resprod.com/default.asp
Estimate the heating needs of a room, combination of rooms, or an entire home.
http://hearth.com/calc/btucalc.html
Tutorial illustrating step by step procedures.
http://www.jwharris.com/home/
Flat rate price guide for checking repair costs.
http://www.repairnet.com/
List of do's and don'ts for maintenance and repair.
http://appliance411.com/links/Helpful_Tips/Air_Conditioner/
Tutorial illustrating step by step procedures for finding refrigerant leaks.
http://www.refrigtech.com/bigblumanual1.html
Short example on replacing bearings and fan belt.
http://www.misterfixit.com/htrblowr.htm
Devices include thermostats, humidistats, air cleaners and humidifiers. Everything from manuals to troubleshooting guides to programming instructions to product support.
http://www.honeywell.com/businesses/page6_5.html
Consumer guide to the array of efficiency ratings, abbreviations and acronyms used to describe or explain the products.
http://www.hvac-city.com/hv01002.htm
Diagnostics chart for troubleshooting. Tips on air filters, refrigerant charging, thermostats, and operation.
http://www.longviewweb.com/index.htm
EPA site provides advice on CO detectors, poisoning symptoms and prevention.
http://www.epa.gov/iaq/pubs/coftsht.html
Warning about the potential danger if flue pipe is not replaced when a modern high efficiency furnace is installed. (click "alert" to get to page)
http://www.meier-and-sons.com/
Experienced mechanic shows how to get help from the web. Includes advice from other mechanics and numerous searches of alt.hvac where many industry experts have answered a variety of questions.
http://home.att.net/~alt.hvac/owner.htm
Fact sheet illustrates the theory and operation. Add-on device for air conditioner to improve de-humidification.
http://www.heatpipe.com/heatpipes.htm
Order form to request free literature on new units and related products.
http://www.homeideas.com/category.pl?site=hi&category=hvac
Forum to post residential steam related questions.
http://www.boilerroom.com/homeforum.html
Software allows input of data from instrument readings and gives solution to the problem. Definition and help section provides additional information about concepts and functions. Demonstration version available.
http://www.ac-pal.com/index.html
Instructions on maintenance procedures for heating systems. Includes drawings and diagrams.
http://www.msue.msu.edu/msue/imp/mod02/01500601.html
Illustrations and detailed tutorials for installation of radiant floor heating.
http://www.radiantdesigninstitute.com/
Wide assortment of tips including programmable thermostats, cleaning air ducts, reducing moisture problems, and basic maintenance.
http://www.homestore.com/HomeGar...howtos/howtos/DefaultHeating.asp
Advice from a service manager on buying a new unit, illustrated essay on chimney liners, and a history of brand names.
http://www.johnmills.net/work/workpage.html
Input a desired flow rate in CFM, a limiting velocity in FPM, air temperature in degrees F, the length of the duct, and the duct material. The program calculates the duct cross sectional area, the circular duct diameter, and rectangular duct equivalents.
http://www.connel.com/freeware/airduct.shtml
Liquid propane gas serviceman's handbook. Installation and inspection instructions.
http://www.propane.ca/Resources/
Overview of systems which contribute to climate within the home - insulation, air conditioners, vents, humidifiers and dehumidifiers, forced air heaters, filters, and thermostats. Illustrations, common problems, and basic repair instructions.
http://houseandhome.msn.com/improve/climate.aspx
Technical support and regulatory updates; articles, faq, and news.
http://www.refrigerants.com/
Advice geared toward historic or older homes.
http://www.oldhouseweb.com/stories/How-To/HVAC/