Home Heating Systems

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hot water baseboard heater
How Do Hot Water Baseboard Heaters Work?

Baseboard hot water heaters are a ductless heating option.

baseboard heater over wood floor
4 Common Electric Baseboard Heater Problems

Learn how to solve these simple problems yourself.

Nest thermostat on wall set to 69 degrees
Replacing Carrier Thermostat with Nest

You need the right number of wired connections.

small Dreo space heater on a living room table
Dreo Space Heater Review

Don't be left in the cold with Dreo on the job.

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Can I Tap Into Existing Ductwork for Basement Heat?

You'll need to know the right questions to ask.

Are Heated Floors Worth It?

Tired of getting cold feet?

exterior HVAC compressor in snow
8 Steps to Prep Your HVAC System for Winter

Get ready for cold in under an hour.

A family sits outside on the snow surrounded by the outline of a house.
Home Heating Options

Warm up your icebox of a house with one of these.

leaking steam radiator vent
How to Repair a Leaking Steam Radiator Vent

It's the opening from which the radiator projects heat.

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Weathering the High Cost of Heating Your Home

Recent news reports about rising oil prices may have you shivering, even though fall just arrived.

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Space Heater Safety

Space heaters are a great way to warm up a cold room or provide some supplemental heat to your house.

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How to Fix a Broken Natural Gas Boiler

Natural gas boilers work for a long time with limited maintenance.

Part of a furnace heats up a home.
Signs Your Furnace Is Getting Too Old

When our furnaces get older, they begin to show us signs that we can't ignore.

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Heating Ducts To Clean or not to Clean?

If you're a home owner, you've probably been solicited to have your ductwork cleaned.

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Furnace, Boiler, Heat Pump—Which is Best?

The best heating system depends on your local temperatures.

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How to Bleed Central Heating Radiators

Bleeding central heating radiators needs to be done occasionally, for them to work correctly.

radiant floor heating system
Underfloor Heating: Hot Water vs Electric

The two options come with different price tags and results.

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Water Heater Troubleshooting - Leaking Tank

Typically the leak is coming from one of a few common areas.

Floor insulation.
Underfloor Heating Insulation

Underfloor heating systems heat homes affordably.

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How to Save on Heating Costs With Insulation

With the proper general knowledge and steps, installing insulation to save on heating costs is simple.

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Gas to Electric Heating

Gas to electric heating is a switch that comes with several advantages.

Thermostat and radiator
Maintain the Radiators on Your Home Heating System

4 steps to ensuring a warm, and efficient, winter.

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How to Repair Steam Heating Boiler Problems

A steam heating boiler is something that you may have to repair from time to time.

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Radiant Floor Heating vs Baseboard Heating

Installing a heating system into your home can be a difficult decision.

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Troubleshooting a Baseboard Heater That is Overheating

A baseboard heater is positioned along the base of exterior walls and helps in warming the room.

The gas boiler and other machinery in a room
What Is the Best Combi Boiler?

Deciding whether a combination boiler is right for you requires considering many aspects.

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Radiant Heat Flooring Options

Its efficiency makes this approach increasingly popular.

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How to Repair the Radiant Heat Floor System in a Raised Floor

Learning how to repair the radiant heat system in a raised floor will help to keep your home warm.

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Installing an Electric Water Heater Timer

An easy and quick way to control water heating costs.

A generator.
Adding an Auxiliary Fuel Tank to a Generator

Adding an auxiliary fuel tank to a generator may be necessary.

Person's hands on a wall radiator
6 Steps to Replacing a Steam Heat Radiator

Put safety first when tackling this DIY project.

A water heater.
How to Test an Electric Water Heater's Heating Elements

Electric water heaters have two heating elements.

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Do Electric Hydronic Baseboard Heaters Help with Asthma?

Use the power of water to heat and reduce allergens.

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How to Test Boiler Combustion Efficiency

The efficiency of the boiler in your home can be measured by checking the boiler combustion efficiency.

thermostat that reads 70 degrees
How to Repair Baseboard Radiant Heat

Keep the heat on in your abode.

Wall thermostat set at 73 degrees
What to Know When Buying a Thermostat

What is the best kind of thermostat and why?

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How to Make a Baseboard Heater Cover

Making a baseboard heater cover can help make your room look more attractive.