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How Often Should I Change My Furnace's Air Filter?
"How often should I change my furnace's air filter?" is a question I get asked a lot. The answer is, it depends.
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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 two 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: A Hot New Career Opportunity
HVAC has long been an excellent career choice with plenty of growth opportunities. 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
Learn more about what causes the smells that originate from our furnace and duct work 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: Winter Tools for Furnace Repair Pros
Stocking up on these HVAC gadgets can make working on a furnace this winter much easier and more efficient for pros and even homeowners.
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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. Discover 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
Coaches, here are a few Little League 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
Is the red light on your furnace flashing? This guide 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 a 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
Your furnace might be acting up if it needs new batteries, isn't on the right setting, needs to be tightened, or needs replacing altogether. 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.
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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 a hot surface ignitor (or furnace igniter). Here are easy-to-follow directions from an HVAC professional.
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Efficiently Heating and Cooling Homes With High Ceilings & Rooms
Commonly asked questions about HVAC systems include how to heat and cool a room with vaulted or high ceilings as well as how to better cool and heat the second floor of our homes. Here are your options and a few tips to help you create a more comfortable environment.
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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 it should? 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.
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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 R-22 is being phased out.
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How to Clean a Furnace Blower Fan and Motor (With Pictures)
Cleaning your furnace fan thoroughly is not as hard as you think. Here's how to access, clean, and re-install a dirty blower motor and squirrel cage step by step.
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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 how 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
In this article, you'll learn what your air conditioner is made of and what parts you can replace yourself if there is a breakdown. It includes 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 are very simple to replace. Here's 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 and 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 will save you money, extend the life of your condenser, and help prevent the breakdown of A/C parts. Do it yourself in just a few easy steps.
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How to Properly Install a Window Air Conditioner
These tips will help you correctly get through a window-type AC installation. Also, learn how to store the unit and locate the best place to install it.
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How to Light a Water Heater's Pilot Light (With Pictures)
Do you know what to do if your water heater's pilot light goes out? Here are a few ways to relight 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 the 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 implement. Learn how to create a cross breeze and start breathing cleaner air 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 and free—and it increases the efficiency of the system. Learn how to clean the condenser quickly and easily with these simple steps.
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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.