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Attic Furnace Passageway and Platform Installations Requirements
Attic Furnace Walkway & Platform
Attic furnace installation must comply with you local mechanical code or IMC (International Mechanical Code) if such was adopted in your area. The following are attic furnace installation requirements…
Condo Furnace Above the Ceiling – The Unprofessional Way
In HVAC trade, just like in any other, there are some basic rules that anyone performing the job should follow. Not because somebody wrote them down, but because there’s a reason to follow them. Many of the rules are common sense. Some must…
Furnace / AC Seasonal Inspection – Do You Trust Your HVAC Guy?
Making seasonal inspections of your furnace and air conditioning system makes sense, and I’d highly recommend having it done on a regular basis on any age furnace and AC units.
The question is – do you trust your HVAC guy?
Most people…
How to Fix Musty Smells & Odors From Heating System Air Ducts
Musty smell from heating system air ducts could have many sources.
Although musty smell is always associated with moisture presence, eliminating it in some cases requires total redesigning of the forced air heating system.
This…
Furnace, Water Heater & Vent Pipe Clearance Guides & Locations
Gas burning appliances vent pipes produce heat when discharging exhaust gases to exterior.
Temperature of the vent pipe is transferred to the surrounding area and all the materials that are in the vent pipe vicinity. Problems start arising…
Whole House Humidifier Maintenance
Routine whole house humidifier maintenance is required to prevent the unit from becoming a perfect mold distribution device and to maximize its performance. If your furnace is located in a crawlspace or house attic area you might not even…
Rotary Disc Humidifier by Desert Spring Review
It’s been almost one month since I’ve finished the installation, so it's time for my Rotary Disc Humidifier by Desert Spring Review. I was a little hesitant before buying it and concerned with the other not-so-happy owners, but have…
Combustion Air for Fuel Burning Appliances
Combustion Air
Combustion air is required for all types of fuel burning appliances in our homes to properly burn that fuel.
Combustion air has three functions:
It is required to properly burn fuel
To dilute exhaust gases that are…
Whole House Humidifiers Types, Performance and Tips
A whole house humidifier or furnace mounted whole house humidifier is just another example of an extremely neglected component of our house – on top of a brick chimney, an attic, and a crawlspace, which fall into the same basket.
If…
Gas Water Heater and Furnace Chimney Flue Size Calculations
Chimney Flue Size Calculations
The following gas water heater and furnace chimney flue size calculations are based on Peoples Gas “Construction Guide for Gas Usage” in the city of Chicago and National Fuel Gas Code. Before applying any of…