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Your Air Conditioning Contactor and How to Replace It
The contactor is a fairly simple part of your air conditioner and is really quite easy to repair or replace if it's your problem. Learn how a contactor works, how to check it, and repair or replace it if needed.
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Changes to Tax Break Make Now the Time for Businesses to Upgrade Their HVAC Equipment: Section 179
Businesses can now write off nearly all of their HVAC equipment upgrades in the same year as opposed to depreciating them over time. This is great news for the HVAC industry and companies in need of new HVAC equipment.
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2 Easy Ways to Seal Your Leaky Ductwork
Learn 2 simple, effective, and cheap ways to seal your own leaking ductwork that will hold up over time and help get the air to where it's supposed to be in your home.
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HVAC Plus Marijuana Equals New Career Opportunity
HVAC was already a great career choice with a lot of opportunity for growth but with over half the U.S. and Canada now legalizing marijuana in some shape or form a whole new HVAC career opportunity has been created.
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Everything You Need to Know About a Furnace Pressure Switch
This article provides details on everything you want to know about your furnace's pressure switch. See how it works and determine if it's your problem as well as why it's there and how to find the correct replacement.
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The Best Ways to Start a Career in HVAC Without a College Degree
Whether you're fresh out of school or looking to change careers, this article provides insight into the various ways a person can make their way into the HVAC industry and why one may be better for you than another.
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Furnace Smells: How to Reduce or Eliminate Odors in Your Air Ducts
Smells originating from our furnace and duct work are not only unpleasant but can present health concerns as well. Learn more about what causes them and how to get rid of these unwelcome odors.
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How to Maximize the Efficiency of Your Air Conditioner or Heat Pump
Get the most out of your A/C this summer. Understand what air conditioning services you should consider and why, whether you perform it yourself or are considering professional service.
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HVAC Gadgets & Parts That Can Make Furnace Repair Easier & More Efficient
Stocking up on these HVAC tools and gadgets can make working on a furnace this winter much easier and efficient in many cases.
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Investor's Hub (iHub) Boards Are a Basher's Paradise
Investing in OTC stocks is risky business as it is, but if you head to iHub for advice, you may take your investment from risky to suicidal.
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How to Find Out If Your Furnace and Air Conditioner Are Under Warranty
The serial number of your furnace and air conditioner is the key to answering if your HVAC equipment is still under warranty. Your HVAC warranty should have started from the date of installation.
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Buying Window Air Conditioners | How to Decide What You Need
All you need to know to decide which window air conditioner will best suit your needs.
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Basic Pitching Rules and Techniques for Little League Baseball
This article will help you teach your rookie little leaguer how to pitch. Beginners instructions, rules, and tips for getting your little league ballplayer off on the right foot.
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How to Install an Aprilaire Whole-House Humidifier and More
Learn about the benefits of humidifiers and tips on maintenance and humidity control settings. There are also step-by-step installation instructions with pictures and a list of required supplies.
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Little League Baseball Practice Plans: Fun Youth Baseball Fielding Drills
Little league baseball coaches, here are a few fielding drills to keep your baseball practice plans fun and productive along with some tips on arm soreness and field prep.
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How to Diagnose Furnace Problems & Why Red Light Is Blinking
That flashing light on your furnace is trying to help. This Hub will help you understand what it's saying.
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How to Easily Fix A Broken Pipe With Push Fittings
Burst a water line? Need to add a water line? No problem. See how you can do it yourself fast, easy and much cheaper than calling a plumber. It really is a snap!
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Troubleshooting Common Furnace Problems With an HVAC Expert
Video and step-by-step guide to fixing your home's heating system. See if you can solve your own furnace trouble.
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5 of the Most Moving Songs Ever Written
Some songs just seem to reach your ear and head straight for your heart. Here are 5 that do just that along with some interesting facts, polls and trivia.
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10 Great Songs With Girls Names
Many great songs have names in their title. Here are 10 of the best songs with titles containing girls names along with a few polls and quizzes to test your musical knowledge.
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Unclogging a Sink Drain in the Bathroom or Elsewhere
Learn how to get rid of that standing water in your sink. Liquid drain cleaners don't always work and it requires a bit more effort but knowing how you can do this yourself can save you big money.
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How to Install a Water Heater Yourself Quick and Simple
Replacing a water heater can be one of the more costly items a homeowner is faced with. Here see nearly step by step how I replaced mine and decide for yourself if it's something you can do too.
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How to Replace the Fan Limit Switch in a Furnace
Is your furnace fan running but there is no heat? Learn what a limit switch is, where it is and how to replace it. Simple to follow instructions.
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Furnace Won't Light? How to Replace a Furnace Ignitor
One of the simplest problems to diagnose and fix is the hot surface ignitor (or igniter). Learn how to do that here.
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Efficiently Heating and Cooling Homes With High Ceilings & Rooms
Heating and cooling a room with vaulted or high ceilings as well as how to better cool and heat the second floor of our homes are very commonly asked questions about our HVAC system. Find out a few options and tips you may try to use to help you accomplish a more comfortable environment efficiently.
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How to Replace Air Conditioning Fuses
Replacing your air conditioner fuses is cheap, easy, and fast. Learn what your fuses do, how to get new ones, and how to switch them out.
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How to Quiet a Noisy Furnace
Does your furnace make more noise than you care to hear? This hub will help diagnose noises common to residential furnaces. The problems are often simple and cheap to fix.
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Designing an HVAC System
Designing an HVAC system properly is important to the comfort of your home. Know more about your system and its design when buying a new system or building a home. Understand your contractor better.
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Leaky Faucet | Repairs For Your Bathroom Faucets
Fix your own leak and save. Step by step instructions.
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How to Figure Out What is Wrong With Your Furnace
Understand the proper working order of a furnace, so that you can pinpoint problems and repair them, or know what to tell the people who will. Understand what all those parts in your furnace are for.
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Why Air-Conditioning Repair Costs Are Going Up
Air conditioning repairs are never cheap, but why do they seem higher now than ever? This may help you decide if it's better now to replace an old unit than to repair it.
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How to Clean a Furnace Fan
Cleaning your furnace fan thoroughly may not be as hard as you think. The dirt in it however may be much more than you think. See step by step, how to access, clean and re-install your blower motor and squirrel cage.
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Hot Water Heater Leaking? Here's What to Do
If your water heater is leaking, what do you do? How do you know where it's leaking from? Learn how to locate the leak, decide if it's something you can fix and ways to extend the life of your water tank here in this hub.
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Central Air Conditioner Parts: The Condenser
Learn what your air conditioner is made of and what parts you may very well be able to replace yourself if there is a breakdown. Easy to follow explanations with photos.
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How to Diagnose and Repair Your Air Conditioner (A/C) Capacitor
Air conditioner capacitors are a common cause of A/C breakdowns and very simple to replace. This shows how to diagnose the problem and replace the part.
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Baseball Field | Layout, Dimensions & Tips For Little League
How to set up a little league baseball field. The measurements, tools of the trade and a couple of tips on how to do it quickly.
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How to Clean Your Car | Tips on Cleaning & Keeping the Car Clean
I find cleaning the car enjoyable. These tips and things to think about will help you do a thorough job, won't have to do it as often, and protect the investment you've made in your car.
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Choosing an Air Filter and Other Air Cleaning Tips
Furnace filter comparisons, air quality tips, how often to replace your filter and more. Understanding your options will help you choose the best one for you.
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How to Clean Air Conditioner Coils
Cleaning your air conditioning coils doesn't just make the unit look better. This easy to perform maintenance will save you money, extend the life of your condensor and help to prevent the breakdown of air conditioner parts often caused by overheating. Do it yourself in just a few easy to follow...
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How to Properly Install a Window Air Conditioner
Is your window air conditioner installed properly? These tips will help you know what is needed to correctly install your unit as well as how to store it and locate the best place to install it to maximize your cooling ability.
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How to Light a Water Heater
We've all had the pilot light on our water heater go out, but do you know how to get it lit again? Here are a few different techniques to re-light it, whether it's open or sealed combustion.
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How to Replace a Temperature and Pressure (T&P) Relief Valve in a Water Heater
The temperature/pressure relief valve (T&P) is an important mechanism for safe operation of a water heater. This article shows how to check your T&P valve and replace it if not operating properly.
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How to Drain a Water Heater Fast
Flushing and draining your hot water heater is a basic maintenance that is easy to do. Learn how to drain your tank fast and help improve the recovery time and efficiency of your water heater. Save money, get tips, and increase the life of your water tank with these easy to follow instructions.
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How to Buy Air Conditioners
The best way to make any significant purchase is with sufficient knowledge. Get a basic understanding of an A/C system and tips on how to maintain your new air conditioning unit as well.
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How to Clean a Smelly Refrigerator
If you have a lingering odor in the kitchen, it may be the refrigerator. This article demonstrates how to clean your refrigerator and offers a couple of tips and tid bits that you may not have considered when doing this chore in the past.
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How to Replace the Gasket Seal on a Refrigerator/Freezer Door
Replacing the gasket on your refrigerator is easy. This simple repair can offer many benefits for little cost and in little time. These step by step instructions will tell you what you need, how to do it and how to check if it needs done.
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How to Cross Ventilate Your Home
Cross ventilation can clean your home's air, save you money and is easy to create without spending money. Start breathing cleaner air and saving money today.
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How to Clean Air Ventilation Ducts Yourself
Cleaner duct work equals cleaner air and less dusting. Learn how you can improve the quality of the air in your home for free without specialized tools.
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4 Things That You Should Know About Your Air Conditioning System
The information in this hub will educate you and make you more comfortable with what you're being told by your HVAC service provider.
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How to Maintain & Clean Your Air Conditioner Yourself
Cleaning your condenser (air conditioner) yourself is easy, free and increases the efficiency of the system. These few simple steps will tell you how to clean the condenser simply and quickly.
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HVAC: The Parts of a Residential Heating and Cooling System
This information is to help understand the basic components of an HVAC system and their functions.
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Tools for Getting Started in Your HVAC Career (With Pictures)
A career in HVAC requires the use of many tools. These lists of tools, with pictures, will show you what you need to start out on the right foot in your heating and air conditioning career.
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What You Should Know About Starting an HVAC Career
HVAC(R) professionals are in high demand and choosing a career isn't always easy. This Hub gives a sneak peek into an HVAC career.
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Comparing the Cost of A New Furnace to How Much You'll Save
These are step by step instructions to figure out how much money you spend on heating, how much is wasted, and how much a new furnace can save on your gas bill. You'll feel more confident about choosing your new furnace and knowing what to expect from it.
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How to Clean a Furnace Flame Sensor
What does a flame sensor do? How can I clean a flame sensor? A dirty flame sensor can cause furnace problems, including a furnace that won't stay on. This simple repair tip could save you $100-$150.
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