Home Heating Systems

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6 Things to Check When the Furnace Burner Won't Stay On

It's getting hot in here, until the heat stops cranking.

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.

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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.

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Hydronic Heating vs Forced Air Heat

Choose the home heating system that fits your needs.

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Planning a Hydronic Heating System for Your Home

The hydronic heating system uses hot water for heat.

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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.

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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.

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How to Repair Baseboard Radiant Heat

Keep the heat on in your abode.

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What to Know When Buying a Thermostat

What is the best kind of thermostat and why?

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Maintaining a Baseboard Heater

Take safety and efficiency into consideration.

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How to Make a Baseboard Heater Cover

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

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Thermostat Wiring for Independent Fan Control

Thermostat wiring can be intimidating, but it is fortunately more intuitive than most types of wiring.

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How to Inspect an Oil Tank Gauge

An oil tank gauge is fairly simple to inspect. The gauge is a measuring device.

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Troubleshooting an Electric Heater: Fan Works but No Heat

No heat is no good. Test for problem solving.

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Troubleshooting Steam Heat Radiator Problems

It is time to troubleshoot steam heat radiator problems when you discover a puddle near the radiator,

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Baseboard Heaters vs Space Heaters

Baseboard heaters or space heaters, there are some things to consider.

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How to Balance the Air Flow of Forced Air Heating

Forced air heating systems are very good for keeping a home warm. T

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Troubleshooting Common Problems with Your Gas Central Heating System

Knowing the problems that occur in your gas central heating system is very important.

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7 Different Types of Central Heating Systems Explained

Central heating systems are cheaper to run than any other systems.

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Knowing the Different Working Parts of Your Electric Furnace

An electric furnace has several different parts. While it is not recommended that you become familiar

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6 Tips for Wiring an Electric Furnace

Both gas and electric heat are popular in the country, but more are going for an electric furnace.

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Adjusting the Pilot Light in a Central Heating System

As tiny as your central heating system pilot light is, it is important to the system.

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How Steam Radiators Work

Steam radiators take steam from either a gas or electric furnace.

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Heat Pump Thermostat Wiring

You may become confused when you need to hook up heat pump thermostat wiring.