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Heating & Cooling
Your home’s heating and cooling systems involve several appliances and devices that all must work together. Learn more about these appliances and how they are connected.
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Wood Heat vs. Pellet Stoves
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Before You Buy a Room Air Conditioner
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How to Clean Your Dryer Vent Ducts
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Steam Radiator and Air Valve Repair
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Troubleshooting Problems With a Low-Voltage Thermostat
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Troubleshooting a Gas-Fired Hot Water Boiler
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Common Problems and Repairs for a Central Air Conditioning System
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Troubleshooting Common Problems With Window Air Conditioners
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10 Stylish DIY Radiator Covers
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Types of Home Heating Systems
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How to Replace a Water Heater
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How to Install a Window AC Unit
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Free firewood - where to find it for your wood-burning heat stove
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How to Repair an Electronic Ignition Gas Furnace
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8 Ways to Prepare Your Home for Summer
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High-Efficiency Furnace Combustion Problems
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Problems That Cause a Noisy Furnace
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How Your Home Air Conditioning System Works
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Understanding Gas Furnace Types and AFUE Efficiency Categories
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Basement Heating Solutions That Kill the Chill
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Convection vs. Hydronic Electric Baseboard Heaters
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How to Maintain a Furnace-Mounted Humidifier
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An Introduction to Home Air Conditioning Systems
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How to Maintain a Water Heater in Three Easy Steps
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Common Repairs for a Gas or Electric Water Heater
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How to Install a New Low-Voltage Thermostat
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How to Install a Line Voltage Thermostat for a Baseboard Heater
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How to Test for Hard Water
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The Best Firewood for Your Wood Stove or Fireplace
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How Much Firewood Is in a Cord and How to Store It
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Water Heater Tips to Save Energy and Money
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Choosing A/C Window Units or Central Air
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In this section
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Comparing Fiberglass Insulation and Rigid Foam Insulation
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How to Make Your Basement Warmer
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How to Replace a Furnace Thermocouple or Electronic Flame Sensor
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3 Fixes for a Furnace That Has Stopped Working
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How to Repair an Oil Fired Boiler
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Basics of Owning a Modulating Furnace
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How to Rent a Insulation Blower
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Is HVAC Air Duct Cleaning Really Necessary?
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How to Choose the Right Size an Electric Baseboard Room Heater
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How to Maintain Your Central AC or Heat Pump System
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Safe Clearances for Electric Baseboard Heaters
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Basic Types of Gas Furnaces Explained
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How to Prevent Outdoor Spigots From Freezing
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Sizing Your Air Conditioner to Save Money
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Understanding the Meaing of Overcurrent in Electrical Circuitry
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Pros and Cons of Wood-Burning Heating Systems
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7 Ways to Keep Your Kitchen Cool on a Hot Day
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What You Should Know About Blow-In Cellulose Insulation
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Gas Furnace Repair and Troubleshooting
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Installing Foam Board Insulation Between Studs
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Find out How to Repair a Wall Mounted Electric Heater
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Options for Heating Your Home
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Definition and Uses of Zone Heaters
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10 Ways to Cool Down a Room Fast
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Choosing the Right Thermostat for Your Furnace
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Tip to Get Nearly "Instant" Hot Water in Your Home
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Steam Radiators vs. Hot Water Radiators
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Ductless Mini-Split Air Conditioners for Cooling and Heating
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5 Ways to Save Energy and Lower Your Electric Bill
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Pellet Stove Tips Before Buying
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