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  1. Thumbs up Sticky Thread Sticky: I want to give a special "Thank You" to...

    Started by Brian Hannigan, 05-02-2013 01:26 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 22,138
    ROBERT YOUNG
    04-09-2016, 07:33 PM Go to last post

  2. Sticky Thread Sticky: Furnace Age Information

    Started by Brian Hannigan, 07-24-2013 01:04 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 40,186
    Sky Jones
    09-26-2014, 10:17 AM Go to last post

  1. water heater and furnace in bathroom closet un louvred door

    Started by CHARLIE VAN FLEET, 11-26-2020 05:28 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,221
    Aaron Services
    04-13-2024, 07:18 PM Go to last post

  2. Gas Wall Furnace

    Started by Jim Robinson, 12-19-2023 04:19 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 2,099
    Jerry Peck
    12-20-2023, 11:19 AM Go to last post

  3. Gas pipe run in duct

    Started by Mike Schulz, 06-26-2008 06:30 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 24
    • Views: 16,571
    Steve Scheetz
    09-26-2023, 04:31 PM Go to last post

  4. Gas furnace burners won't stay lit

    Started by Robert Huffman, 07-05-2023 03:15 AM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,563
    Joe Reilly
    08-28-2023, 02:31 PM Go to last post

  5. High Efficiency Gas Furnace?

    Started by Robert Huffman, 12-07-2022 01:02 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 3,284
    Trent Tarter
    01-05-2023, 08:20 PM Go to last post

  6. Drain Pan

    Started by Sam Morris, 10-31-2022 03:30 PM
    7 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 1,869
    Jerry Peck
    11-18-2022, 10:47 AM Go to last post

  7. Question Required heating for Habitale Room

    Started by Joe Reilly, 11-10-2022 09:19 PM
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 1,417
    Jerry Peck
    11-13-2022, 02:09 PM Go to last post

  8. Why don't more people use heat pumps?

    Started by sprsun, 03-31-2022 08:49 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 2,957
    Ken Amelin
    08-01-2022, 04:47 AM Go to last post

  9. Condensate Pump in Attic

    Started by Joe Reilly, 03-30-2022 02:47 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,820
    Dom D'Agostino
    03-31-2022, 05:27 AM Go to last post

  10. Drip leg required?

    Started by Welmoed Sisson, 05-30-2013 03:58 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 31,856
    Jerry Peck
    03-28-2022, 06:43 AM Go to last post

  11. Car fuse is furnace?

    Started by Sky Jones, 09-13-2014 10:13 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 15,056
    blue mary
    03-27-2022, 06:38 PM Go to last post

  12. How much do hvac contractors charge per hour

    Started by sprsun, 03-17-2022 10:45 PM
    hvac contractors charge
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,242
    Jerry Peck
    03-21-2022, 05:53 AM Go to last post

  13. Heat Pump heat mode temp differential in supply/return air

    Started by Gary Redmond, 12-09-2014 07:04 PM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 25,138
    sprsun
    03-20-2022, 11:09 PM Go to last post

  14. Question HVAC or Heat Pump

    Started by Joe Reilly, 02-01-2020 05:35 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 7,079
    ROBERT YOUNG
    03-18-2022, 10:32 AM Go to last post

  15. Buried Fuel Tank

    Started by Robert Huffman, 07-23-2021 04:44 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,709
    sprsun
    03-17-2022, 10:37 PM Go to last post

  16. Boiler Gas Fired Furnace Age

    Started by Sam Morris, 11-30-2021 02:11 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,580
    Gunnar Alquist
    11-30-2021, 10:09 PM Go to last post

  17. Ductwork question

    Started by Ernie Simpson, 08-06-2021 06:41 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 2,617
    ROBERT YOUNG
    08-15-2021, 06:05 PM Go to last post

  18. Mini Split Condensate Pump

    Started by Jim Robinson, 07-15-2021 11:51 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,393
    Dom D'Agostino
    07-15-2021, 07:08 PM Go to last post

  19. Unhappy Pinched Condensate Drain Line??

    Started by Elizabeth Brammer, 05-29-2021 03:03 PM
    air conditioner, condensate drain, condensate line 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,471
    Dom D'Agostino
    05-29-2021, 07:30 PM Go to last post

  20. Question Is this furnace vent pipe a problem?

    Started by Bob Hucker, 03-25-2021 11:20 AM
    furnace, hvac, vent 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,121
    Bob Hucker
    03-25-2021, 02:48 PM Go to last post

  21. A/C Unit tonnage ?

    Started by Sam Morris, 02-04-2021 03:57 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,064
    Sam Morris
    02-04-2021, 04:20 PM Go to last post

  22. CPVC Vent for Condensing Water Heater

    Started by Robert Field, 01-25-2021 12:16 AM
    condensing boiler, hvac, plumbing
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 2,340
    ROBERT YOUNG
    02-03-2021, 09:04 PM Go to last post

  23. Tonnage on this Geothermal Unit

    Started by Sam Morris, 11-12-2020 06:17 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 2,017
    Gary Burnett
    11-12-2020, 07:34 PM Go to last post

  24. Older In Floor Tubing ID

    Started by Jim Robinson, 11-10-2020 04:10 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,623
    Gunnar Alquist
    11-11-2020, 04:18 PM Go to last post

  25. make sure to look down the plumbing vents

    Started by John Dirks Jr, 08-30-2020 06:45 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 3,348
    John Dirks Jr
    09-02-2020, 09:43 AM Go to last post

  26. Question Base for new furnace replacing older, larger model

    Started by Matt Blankenship, 04-17-2020 08:50 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 16,294
    Egbert Jager
    04-22-2020, 03:38 PM Go to last post

  27. Is heat required in Bathrooms in Pennsylvania?

    Started by jack mason, 01-25-2020 08:06 PM
    bathrooms, guidelines, heating, regulation, regulations
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 7,683
    Jerry Peck
    04-03-2020, 05:33 AM Go to last post

  28. Open flue on this Janitrol Furnace

    Started by Sam Morris, 03-24-2020 01:35 PM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,111
    Sam Morris
    03-24-2020, 03:08 PM Go to last post

  29. Gas furnace intake and exhaust pipes

    Started by Robert Huffman, 03-22-2020 10:06 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,826
    Gunnar Alquist
    03-22-2020, 12:04 PM Go to last post

  30. 3rd drain from HVAC Unit ?

    Started by Joe Reilly, 03-01-2020 04:35 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 4,081
    Lon Henderson
    03-11-2020, 03:34 PM Go to last post

  31. AC condensate drain

    Started by Jaeyoung Lee, 03-07-2020 11:33 AM
    a/c, condensate, drain 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 6,385
    Jerry Peck
    03-09-2020, 03:24 PM Go to last post

  32. Reason for rusting on new HE furnace

    Started by Egbert Jager, 01-27-2020 05:41 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 4,095
    Richard Bushong
    02-13-2020, 09:44 AM Go to last post

  33. When does combustion air requirement for fossil fuel furnaces, etc appear in the code

    Started by Lon Henderson, 01-15-2020 03:25 PM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 4,135
    Richard Bushong
    01-29-2020, 03:32 PM Go to last post

  34. Question HVAC Compressor Shut-Off

    Started by Joe Reilly, 01-02-2020 03:18 PM
    compressor shut off
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 3,133
    Mike Clarke
    01-29-2020, 01:10 PM Go to last post

  35. Ridge vent with spray foam insulation in rafters

    Started by Ernie Simpson, 05-14-2019 05:10 PM
    • Replies: 24
    • Views: 27,324
    Michael Bryan
    01-05-2020, 10:50 PM Go to last post

  36. Unknown Wall Penetration

    Started by David Lyons, 12-24-2019 10:14 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 2,735
    Joe Reilly
    01-02-2020, 03:02 PM Go to last post

  37. HVAC Drain Pan Line Capped

    Started by David Lyons, 12-24-2019 06:08 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 2,637
    Joe Reilly
    01-02-2020, 02:59 PM Go to last post

  38. Return Air Location

    Started by Aaron Miller, 09-12-2019 09:14 AM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 12,799
    Jim Luttrall
    09-12-2019, 08:51 PM Go to last post

  39. New house undersized HVAC?

    Started by Greg Bentz, 05-19-2019 12:55 PM
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 30,217
    Rod Butler
    08-14-2019, 04:10 PM Go to last post

  40. HVAC suspended from rafters. What is the correct method?

    Started by Gene South, 09-13-2012 02:14 PM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 34,973
    Jerry Peck
    08-10-2019, 05:45 PM Go to last post

  41. help with hvac

    Started by laura parrella, 06-19-2019 12:25 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 10,124
    Jerry Peck
    07-10-2019, 08:14 AM Go to last post

  42. Furnace Flue Pipe

    Started by Sam Morris, 06-04-2019 05:15 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 19,593
    Bob Harper
    06-23-2019, 08:19 AM Go to last post

  43. New Construction Rooftop PVC exhaust termination dispute

    Started by Matt Hyland, 06-19-2019 03:05 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 4,870
    Jim Robinson
    06-20-2019, 03:25 PM Go to last post

  44. Multiple Appliance Venting Systems

    Started by Justin Fehl, 06-09-2019 06:51 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 4,640
    Mike Clarke
    06-12-2019, 11:37 AM Go to last post

  45. Whole House Fan for homes with no attic now available!

    Started by Kurt Shafer, 05-14-2019 11:56 AM
    quietcool, rafter mounted, rooftop mounted, thorwaldson, whole house fan
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 3,470
    Kurt Shafer
    05-15-2019, 07:01 AM Go to last post

  46. QuietCool whole house fans do not meet their advertised performance

    Started by Kurt Shafer, 05-14-2019 12:05 PM
    ca energy commission, homedepot, hvi-916, quietcool
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 4,856
    Kurt Shafer
    05-14-2019, 12:05 PM Go to last post

  47. Is HVAC supply required in bathrooms?

    Started by JD Johnson, 07-23-2008 06:27 PM
    • Replies: 27
    • Views: 70,883
    Jerry Peck
    05-08-2019, 12:06 PM Go to last post

  48. HVAC AD

    Started by Gary Burnett, 03-10-2019 12:09 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 5,742
    Glenn Curtis
    05-02-2019, 12:10 PM Go to last post

  49. Age of gas furnace in new construction

    Started by JIM MURPHY, 04-03-2019 12:25 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 16,163
    Ken Amelin
    04-10-2019, 06:22 AM Go to last post

  50. What happened to Building Intelligence.org ?????????

    Started by Joel Steven, 04-08-2019 08:21 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 4,572
    Roy Lewis
    04-09-2019, 04:35 AM Go to last post

  51. Heat pump undersized

    Started by Sam Morris, 03-06-2019 06:46 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 15,870
    Jim Hintz
    03-13-2019, 06:03 PM Go to last post

  52. Tape on furnace vent pipe

    Started by Justin Fehl, 03-16-2018 08:42 AM
    furnace, pipe, vent 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 37,784
    Eric Barker
    03-05-2019, 12:15 PM Go to last post

  53. PHOTOS OF AC CONDENSER SPACING

    Started by Gene South, 02-02-2019 08:53 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 8,936
    Jerry Peck
    03-04-2019, 06:19 AM Go to last post

  54. Venting issues

    Started by Richard Roshak, 11-23-2018 09:56 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 6,656
    Bob Harper
    03-04-2019, 05:16 AM Go to last post

  55. mercury in gas pressure regulators?

    Started by Michael Soules, 02-16-2019 10:11 AM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 7,889
    Michael Soules
    02-18-2019, 07:12 PM Go to last post

  56. Can furnace combustion air be pulled from attic

    Started by Ryan Vega, 12-06-2009 08:37 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 54
    • Views: 60,395
    Jerry Peck
    12-14-2018, 12:47 PM Go to last post

  57. Testing Mini-splits in winter temps.

    Started by Ken Amelin, 11-19-2018 06:21 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 4,653
    Gunnar Alquist
    11-23-2018, 11:41 AM Go to last post

  58. Slant Fin age

    Started by ROBERT YOUNG, 11-09-2018 04:35 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 5,666
    ROBERT YOUNG
    11-09-2018, 07:45 PM Go to last post

  59. Common venting?

    Started by Henry Smith, 10-26-2018 04:08 AM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 6,857
    Henry Smith
    10-26-2018, 04:08 AM Go to last post

  60. S-trap on condesation line-Wrong?

    Started by Donald Stauffer, 07-07-2018 10:15 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 32,109
    Gunnar Alquist
    07-09-2018, 08:17 PM Go to last post

  61. Life expectancy of HVAC equipment

    Started by Ken Amelin, 06-25-2018 10:52 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 9,301
    Jerry Peck
    07-05-2018, 06:24 AM Go to last post

  62. New Member: AC Question

    Started by Harry Wilson, 06-21-2018 03:15 PM
    foam in sight glass
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 5,338
    Brian Hannigan
    06-21-2018, 03:22 PM Go to last post

  63. What is this?

    Started by Richard Roshak, 06-01-2018 03:32 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 9,405
    Gary Burnett
    06-01-2018, 04:05 PM Go to last post

  64. Garage Unit Heater - Trap In B Vent

    Started by Andrew Kolar, 05-30-2018 08:08 AM
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 5,943
    Gary Burnett
    05-31-2018, 12:22 PM Go to last post

  65. Anyone know what this is?

    Started by Dave Rose, 05-17-2018 09:36 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 8,659
    Jerry Peck
    05-20-2018, 05:02 AM Go to last post

  66. Can this air conditioning condensate drain line cause a moisture issue...

    Started by Ivan Fernandez, 02-18-2018 07:04 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 13,693
    Gregory Wilcox
    05-16-2018, 11:57 PM Go to last post

  67. Vent connector

    Started by Mark M Cooper, 04-27-2018 12:52 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 9,089
    Jim Luttrall
    04-29-2018, 04:40 PM Go to last post

  68. Exterior Compressor Line Plumes

    Started by Donald Stauffer, 04-20-2018 11:53 AM
    compressor lines, insulation 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 4,644
    Gunnar Alquist
    04-20-2018, 02:32 PM Go to last post

  69. Gas pipe configuration

    Started by Elizabeth Chambers, 03-30-2018 10:48 PM
    10 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 9,522
    Jerry Peck
    04-06-2018, 03:18 PM Go to last post

  70. Mounting Location of Disconnect Box for AC Condensers

    Started by Nick Ostrowski, 03-30-2018 09:40 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 3,423
    Nick Ostrowski
    03-30-2018, 10:54 AM Go to last post

  71. DETTSON HYDRA AGE

    Started by ROBERT YOUNG, 01-07-2018 09:00 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 13,233
    Dan Hagman
    01-15-2018, 08:37 PM Go to last post

  72. return air stops in utility closet

    Started by Don Hawley, 11-30-2017 07:50 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 12,726
    John Kogel
    11-30-2017, 06:51 PM Go to last post

  73. carbon monoxide from ?????

    Started by Randy West, 11-17-2017 07:40 PM
    carbon monoxide
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 6,202
    ROBERT YOUNG
    11-20-2017, 07:17 AM Go to last post

  74. furnace vent height on roof

    Started by CHARLIE VAN FLEET, 11-10-2017 04:46 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 8,381
    Mike Lamb
    11-11-2017, 07:09 AM Go to last post

  75. Safe clearance between a gas water heater direct vent outlet and the A/C unit

    Started by Sam Morris, 11-01-2017 03:25 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 6,386
    Mike Lamb
    11-04-2017, 06:30 AM Go to last post

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