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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: 9,747
    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: 16,533
    Sky Jones
    09-26-2014, 10:17 AM Go to last post

  1. Ventilaion Questions

    Started by Chris Stichter, 08-10-2016 07:21 PM
    bathroom, door, laundry, ventilation, vents
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 2,221
    Glenn Duxbury
    08-25-2016, 08:26 PM Go to last post

  2. Difference between UPC fuel code and International Fuel Gas Code

    Started by Mick Collins, 08-24-2016 03:12 PM
    code, fuel, gas, international, upc
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 642
    Mick Collins
    08-24-2016, 03:12 PM Go to last post

  3. Identify this object on the duct work

    Started by JIM MURPHY, 08-04-2016 01:34 PM
    duct, identify, object, part, work 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 1,481
    Mark Reinmiller
    08-05-2016, 12:36 PM Go to last post

  4. Contract

    Started by amanmanku22, 08-02-2016 09:29 PM
    advance, agent, client, estate, real
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,083
    Ian Page
    08-05-2016, 10:51 AM Go to last post

  5. Split Exhaust

    Started by Tim Morrison, 08-02-2016 03:01 PM
    exhaust, good, inspector, note, split 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 765
    Tim Morrison
    08-02-2016, 03:01 PM Go to last post

  6. Heat Pump calling for heat

    Started by Ian Page, 06-27-2016 09:48 AM
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 2,532
    ROBERT YOUNG
    07-11-2016, 08:25 AM Go to last post

  7. One return, two levels

    Started by JIM MURPHY, 07-05-2016 12:33 PM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 1,319
    John Kogel
    07-07-2016, 04:39 PM Go to last post

  8. Air intake

    Started by Russell Melville, 06-28-2016 05:06 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 1,390
    Bob Harper
    06-30-2016, 05:17 PM Go to last post

  9. HVAC AGE

    Started by ROBERT YOUNG, 06-27-2016 06:15 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 894
    ROBERT YOUNG
    06-28-2016, 06:53 PM Go to last post

  10. orphaned water heater

    Started by Randy West, 06-18-2016 02:50 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 3,027
    Bob Harper
    06-19-2016, 11:07 AM Go to last post

  11. Apollo Systems

    Started by David Watson, 06-11-2016 02:33 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,222
    David Watson
    06-12-2016, 08:48 AM Go to last post

  12. HVAC Drier Filter

    Started by Ian Page, 06-04-2016 01:44 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 1,683
    ROBERT YOUNG
    06-06-2016, 07:41 AM Go to last post

  13. Electric Range venting question.

    Started by ROBERT YOUNG, 05-27-2016 01:45 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 992
    ROBERT YOUNG
    05-28-2016, 02:30 AM Go to last post

  14. Noise from main AC drain below bathroom sink

    Started by Gene South, 05-24-2016 06:49 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,640
    Mark Reinmiller
    05-25-2016, 07:21 PM Go to last post

  15. AC UNITS DAMAGED BY BUILDER'S BRICK CLEANING ACID

    Started by Gene South, 05-19-2016 09:30 AM
    7 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 3,188
    Jerry Peck
    05-23-2016, 05:07 AM Go to last post

  16. Acid sprayed inside new AC condenser

    Started by Gene South, 12-05-2015 11:14 AM
    acid, agent, cleaning, contact, muratic 5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 2,688
    BARRY ADAIR
    05-22-2016, 02:08 PM Go to last post

  17. Is one furnace ok?

    Started by Wayne Edwards, 04-06-2016 06:24 AM
    building, furnace, home, thermostat, thoughts
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 2,154
    Mary Knox
    05-07-2016, 03:24 AM Go to last post

  18. Rheem Furnace date???

    Started by Thomas Walker, 04-26-2016 07:13 PM
    c7d130423601, date, furnace, serial, thinking
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,608
    Jerry Peck
    04-27-2016, 05:17 AM Go to last post

  19. Heat Pump?

    Started by sidney alstad, 04-24-2016 05:38 PM
    cool, foreclosure, heat, install, pump
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 1,742
    Jack Feldmann
    04-25-2016, 09:08 AM Go to last post

  20. Yes I have a dog, what does that have to do with the air conditioner?

    Started by Alton Darty, 04-12-2016 04:08 PM
    deal, killing, seller, things, wrong 3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,173
    Steven Tennison
    04-18-2016, 09:50 AM Go to last post

  21. Done a little diggin'

    Started by John Binder, 04-09-2016 05:00 PM
    abs, basement, furnace, intake, supposed 2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 4,864
    ROBERT YOUNG
    04-10-2016, 01:58 PM Go to last post

  22. Natural Draft Furnace?

    Started by Aaron Scheuerer, 04-08-2016 04:12 PM
    construction, draft, furnaces, natural, newer
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,227
    Bob Harper
    04-09-2016, 01:21 AM Go to last post

  23. American Standard brand HVAC ?

    Started by Gene South, 04-08-2016 06:34 AM
    american, brand, realize, reviews, standard
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 960
    Dom D'Agostino
    04-08-2016, 02:50 PM Go to last post

  24. B-Vent Length, Height

    Started by Michael Chambers, 03-23-2016 08:22 PM
    b-vent, condensation, height, length, unconditioned 4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 2,619
    Darren Miller
    03-25-2016, 03:00 AM Go to last post

  25. HVAC age

    Started by ROBERT YOUNG, 03-23-2016 04:42 PM
    building, center, information, number, serial 3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 974
    ROBERT YOUNG
    03-23-2016, 05:41 PM Go to last post

  26. Manufacturing & other Information required.

    Started by ROBERT YOUNG, 03-16-2016 07:37 AM
    images, model, number, serial, tef 2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 1,558
    ROBERT YOUNG
    03-18-2016, 05:01 AM Go to last post

  27. Ghost vents

    Started by JIM MURPHY, 03-07-2016 09:18 AM
    advance, ghost, jim, murphy, vents 2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 2,803
    ROBERT YOUNG
    03-11-2016, 08:55 AM Go to last post

  28. Air handler installed upside down

    Started by sidney alstad, 02-28-2016 11:16 AM
    air, handler, installed, trap, upside 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 2,980
    Raymond Wand
    02-29-2016, 05:23 AM Go to last post

  29. HVAC DISCONNECT SWITCH. SEE PHOTOS

    Started by Gene South, 02-17-2016 09:27 AM
    disconnect, hvac, photos, row, switch 4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 1,739
    ROBERT YOUNG
    02-18-2016, 04:02 AM Go to last post

  30. HVAC

    Started by ROBERT YOUNG, 02-13-2016 07:59 AM
    advance, building, center, rheem, serial 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,256
    Dom D'Agostino
    02-13-2016, 06:24 PM Go to last post

  31. Shared Return

    Started by Jim Robinson, 02-11-2016 03:19 PM
    air, heating, level, return, shared
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,004
    Jim Luttrall
    02-12-2016, 08:34 AM Go to last post

  32. required sediment/drip leg on CSST tubing

    Started by CHARLIE VAN FLEET, 02-11-2016 05:32 PM
    heater, leg, required, sediment/drip, water 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 939
    Bill Bryan
    02-11-2016, 06:12 PM Go to last post

  33. AC condenser disconnect switch " readily accessible" ?

    Started by Gene South, 01-28-2016 05:10 AM
    condenser, disconnect, gate, nec, reads 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 2,743
    Jerry Peck
    02-03-2016, 06:53 PM Go to last post

  34. Code change for exhausts terminting to exterior only

    Started by Leslie Brush, 02-01-2016 12:04 PM
    changed, code, exhaust, terminate, wondering
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 1,162
    Dan Hagman
    02-02-2016, 07:30 PM Go to last post

  35. Oil fired boiler

    Started by Raymond Wand, 01-20-2016 02:42 PM
    fix, guess, homeowner, maintained, stupid 2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 1,768
    Bob Harper
    01-25-2016, 05:25 PM Go to last post

  36. Decoding older Rheem furnace Serial # - looking for manuf date

    Started by Noah Adams, 09-16-2011 08:20 PM
    17 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 32,275
    jim white
    01-25-2016, 01:36 PM Go to last post

  37. Air temperature from register is about 140 F

    Started by Mike Tao, 01-14-2016 05:51 PM
    air, attached, registers, surrounding, temperature 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 1,999
    Mark Reinmiller
    01-15-2016, 05:17 PM Go to last post

  38. Rheem Heat Pump Issue

    Started by David Crawford, 01-05-2016 07:19 PM
    heat, issue, pump, rheem, wrong 2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 24
    • Views: 2,160
    John Kogel
    01-12-2016, 04:34 PM Go to last post

  39. Black air filter

    Started by william siegel, 07-27-2009 05:15 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 71,208
    Sara Lee
    01-08-2016, 08:28 AM Go to last post

  40. Heat Pump or Electric Heat??

    Started by Sam Morris, 04-23-2012 05:11 PM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 3,667
    Mark Reinmiller
    01-07-2016, 06:16 PM Go to last post

  41. My indoor AC/water heater pump unit is SWEATING inside

    Started by Jim Santos, 12-31-2015 11:49 AM
    drain, dripping on floor, inside, on my water heater., unit
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 810
    Jim Santos
    12-31-2015, 11:49 AM Go to last post

  42. Comfortmaker model number breakdown

    Started by Tom Cissell, 12-30-2015 04:15 PM
    btus, comfortmaker, model, n9msb1002116c1, number
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 3,056
    Tom Cissell
    12-31-2015, 05:09 AM Go to last post

  43. CSST PIPE INSULATION

    Started by CHARLIE VAN FLEET, 12-16-2015 06:12 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 2,011
    Mark Sokalski
    12-30-2015, 02:10 PM Go to last post

  44. Register/vent in hallway half bathroom.

    Started by JIM MURPHY, 12-11-2015 12:13 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,704
    Randy West
    12-25-2015, 07:47 AM Go to last post

  45. Type B vent pipe clearance

    Started by Gary Mohel, 09-21-2015 06:23 PM
    board, contact, duct, type, vent 2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 4,881
    Bob Harper
    09-24-2015, 07:47 PM Go to last post

  46. Be careful out there-think there is no problem 'cause we know everything is grounded?

    Started by Jerry Peck, 09-16-2015 03:05 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 5,294
    JC Warner
    09-20-2015, 10:22 AM Go to last post

  47. New furnace install and intake air depressurization concern-

    Started by chris vis, 07-20-2015 06:19 AM
    air, furnace, intake, side, water 4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,223
    chris vis
    09-19-2015, 12:00 PM Go to last post

  48. Venting

    Started by Russell Melville, 08-01-2015 11:51 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 2,171
    Dave Borowski
    08-26-2015, 06:13 AM Go to last post

  49. Vents in Condo attic?

    Started by William Kievit, 08-21-2015 06:10 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 2,171
    Dave Borowski
    08-26-2015, 05:57 AM Go to last post

  50. opposing flue pipe

    Started by harryhk, 08-06-2015 06:38 PM
    flue pipe 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,555
    John Kogel
    08-12-2015, 05:59 AM Go to last post

  51. No emergency heat setting at thermostats

    Started by sidney alstad, 08-06-2015 05:14 PM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 2,123
    Nick Ostrowski
    08-09-2015, 06:54 PM Go to last post

  52. Blower Safety Switch Age?

    Started by Michael Chambers, 07-30-2015 12:19 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 933
    Michael Chambers
    07-31-2015, 11:04 PM Go to last post

  53. FYI in case you are not aware of this. New HVAC effiency standards.

    Started by Gene South, 07-27-2015 05:24 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,171
    Gene South
    07-28-2015, 08:46 AM Go to last post

  54. Furnace air intake/exhaust location

    Started by Djordje P, 05-30-2015 07:51 PM
    a/c, code, exhaust, furnace, intake 4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 20
    • Views: 6,553
    chris vis
    07-20-2015, 09:14 AM Go to last post

  55. Operating a gas furnace during the summer time

    Started by Gene South, 07-01-2015 07:12 PM
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 2,556
    Mark Reinmiller
    07-07-2015, 04:54 PM Go to last post

  56. tankless water heater

    Started by Randy West, 07-02-2015 06:38 PM
    pipe, rheem, tankless, vent, water 2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,619
    Dave Belisle
    07-07-2015, 03:35 AM Go to last post

  57. intake in crawlspace

    Started by cory nystul, 06-24-2015 08:36 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 3,180
    Raymond Wand
    07-01-2015, 01:51 PM Go to last post

  58. Wall Furnace in a studio Apartment

    Started by Don Martin, 06-21-2015 12:05 AM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,484
    Jerry Peck
    06-22-2015, 07:04 AM Go to last post

  59. oil boiler venting dangerous

    Started by Russell Melville, 06-09-2015 06:57 PM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 2,130
    Russell Melville
    06-15-2015, 08:46 AM Go to last post

  60. Dual Zone Furnace

    Started by Joe Arcaro, 06-09-2015 07:46 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 909
    Lon Henderson
    06-10-2015, 05:34 AM Go to last post

  61. Fireplace in a furnace

    Started by Chris Weekly, 05-27-2015 10:23 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 1,492
    Jim Warters
    06-09-2015, 09:39 AM Go to last post

  62. A/C Installed with no permit

    Started by sel wel, 05-27-2015 04:56 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,559
    Dwight Doane
    06-05-2015, 10:29 AM Go to last post

  63. Smile AC Coil Installation

    Started by Tim Miller, 07-10-2008 08:08 PM
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 5,482
    Jim Luttrall
    06-03-2015, 09:16 AM Go to last post

  64. Grimsby Stove and Furnace air conditioner

    Started by michael Rodney, 06-01-2015 06:00 AM
    grimsby, made, model, serial, stove 2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,157
    michael Rodney
    06-01-2015, 08:04 AM Go to last post

  65. Temperature differential on A/C High

    Started by sel wel, 05-27-2015 04:32 PM
    temperature differential 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 2,357
    Jerry Peck
    05-28-2015, 07:01 AM Go to last post

  66. Pressure gauge on the top of A/C electric box?

    Started by Mike Tao, 05-07-2015 05:55 PM
    a/c, box, gauge, purpose, top 2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 2,285
    Mike Tao
    05-22-2015, 03:57 PM Go to last post

  67. What is this MaxiMiser devise?

    Started by Dave Hahn, 05-19-2015 06:41 AM
    devise, electronics, including, maximiser, temp 2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,282
    John Kogel
    05-20-2015, 08:56 PM Go to last post

  68. Heater inNtake into exhaust

    Started by cory nystul, 05-08-2015 09:34 PM
    exhaust, furnace, house, intake, wrong 2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,329
    Dave Borowski
    05-18-2015, 08:50 PM Go to last post

  69. How old is my Carrier?

    Started by Mindy Lamers, 05-09-2015 02:51 PM
    carrier, date, find, info, serial 2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 1,877
    Dave Borowski
    05-18-2015, 08:36 PM Go to last post

  70. Newer furnace flue slipped inside larger flue

    Started by Lon Henderson, 05-14-2015 07:06 PM
    existing, flue, furnace, inside, larger 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 1,584
    Dave Borowski
    05-18-2015, 08:29 PM Go to last post

  71. Drip Pan Under Condensing Furnace in Attic

    Started by Gunnar Alquist, 05-12-2015 05:36 PM
    attic, condensing, drip, furnace, pan
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 3,198
    Scott Patterson
    05-13-2015, 05:48 PM Go to last post

  72. Water heater metal flue shared with hi-eff furnace plastic?

    Started by Dave Rose, 05-07-2015 03:56 PM
    acceptable, melt, plastic, today, wondering 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 1,123
    Jerry Peck
    05-08-2015, 06:03 AM Go to last post

  73. Black air filter

    Started by ed petit, 05-07-2015 05:27 PM
    black, detector, fixate, source, test
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 713
    ed petit
    05-07-2015, 05:27 PM Go to last post

  74. Return air question

    Started by Marc M, 05-01-2015 06:46 AM
    air, appliance, room, system, volume
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,417
    Marc M
    05-01-2015, 09:37 PM Go to last post

  75. Angry My neighbor installed a bathroom exhaust that ventilates into my bedroom window

    Started by Alice T, 04-12-2015 03:55 AM
    exhaust, installed, neighbor, recently, space 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 2,782
    Chris Weekly
    04-15-2015, 05:12 PM Go to last post

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