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How Often Should I Change My Furnace's Air Filter?
There is "To be or not to be." There is "Wherefore art thou Romeo." Then there is "How often should I replace my furnace's air filter?" While I'm not sure where Romeo is or if one should be or not, I can help with the answer to the latter.
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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 has a problem. Learn how a contactor works, how to check it, and repair or replace it if needed.
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2 Easy Ways to Seal Your Leaky Ductwork (With Pictures)
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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Marijuana HVAC is a Hot 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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How You Can 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 Make Your Air Conditioner or Heat Pump More Efficient
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 & Universal Parts: Tools for Furnace Repair Pros
Stocking up on these HVAC tools and gadgets can make working on a furnace this winter much easier and more 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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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 get tips on maintenance and humidity control settings. Additionally, here are easy-to-follow, 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 the Red Light Is Blinking
That red light on your furnace is flashing. This article will help you understand what it's trying to tell you.
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How to Easily Fix a Broken Pipe With Push Fittings
In need of water line or pipe break repair? No problem. Learn how to do it yourself, and save money on a plumber!
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Troubleshooting Common Furnace Problems With an HVAC Expert
Here's how you can solve your own furnace trouble through this video and step-by-step guide.
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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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Top 10 Best Songs With Girls' Names in the Title
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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How to Snake a Clogged Sink Drain (With Pictures)
Learn how to snake your drain. When liquid drain cleaners and plungers fail, knowing how to unclog your drain this way can save you a lot of money. It's easy!
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How to Install a Water Heater Yourself Quick and Simple (With Pictures)
A water heater can be one of the more costly items a homeowner is faced with repairing. Here is a step-by-step guide to how I replaced mine so that you can 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's no heat? Learn what a limit switch is, where it is, and how to replace it. Here are 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). Here are easy-to-follow directions from an HVAC professional.
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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 HVAC systems. Here are your options and a few tips to help you accomplish a more comfortable environment efficiently.
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How to Check and 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 think it should? In this article, I'll help you diagnose noises common to residential furnaces. The problems are often simple and cheap to fix.
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How to Choose the Best Components for Your Home HVAC System
Designing an HVAC system properly is important to the comfort of your home. You should know more about your system and its design when buying a new system or building a home. You should also understand your contractor better.
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How to Repair (Not Replace) Any Leaking Bathroom Faucet (Sink or Shower)
Fix your own leaky faucets in your bathroom and save serious money. Here are some easy 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 Getting so Expensive
This article discusses the rising costs of air conditioning repair, and explains why is R-22 is being phased out.
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How to Clean Your Furnace Fan (With Pictures)
Cleaning your furnace fan thoroughly is not as hard as you think. That said, if cleaned correctly, you might find that it's even dirtier than you think. See step by step, how to access, clean, and re-install your blower motor and squirrel cage.
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What to Do If Your Hot Water Heater Is Leaking
Water heater leaking? 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 article. You don't always need to call a professional!
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Central Air Conditioner Parts: All About 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 An Air Conditioner 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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How to Line a Little League Baseball Field (with Measurements)
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 Choose Which Type of Home Air Filter to Use
This article offers furnace filter comparisons, air quality tips, and tells you 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 (With Pictures)
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 condenser, and help prevent the breakdown of A/C parts often caused by overheating. Do it yourself in just a few easy-to-follow steps.
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How to Properly Install a Window Air Conditioner
These tips will help you correctly install your window air conditioning unit. Also, learn how to store it and locate the best place to install it.
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How to Light a Water Heater's Pilot Light (With Pictures)
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 it's not operating properly.
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How to Drain a Water Heater Fast!
Flushing and draining your hot water heater is basic maintenance that's 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 Not to Get Ripped Off When Buying a New Air Conditioner
Get a basic understanding of an A/C system so you aren't taken advantage of when going to buy one. Also learn tips on how to maintain your new air conditioning unit.
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How to Clean a Smelly Refrigerator and Freezer (Interior and Exterior)
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 tidbits 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
This article will show you how to replace your refrigerator/freezer gasket seal and how to check if it needs to be 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: DIY Guide
Cleaner ductwork 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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How Not to Get Ripped off on Your Air Conditioning Repair
The information in this article will educate you on air conditioning repair 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, including the ductwork part names.
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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 article will give you a sneak peek into an HVAC career.
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Is a New Furnace Worth It? Cost/Savings Analysis
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
Furnace won't turn off? Other furnace problems? A dirty flame sensor can cause furnace problems. This simple repair tip could save you $100–$150.