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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 02:26 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 9,962
    ROBERT YOUNG
    04-09-2016, 08:33 PM Go to last post

  2. Sticky Thread Sticky: Furnace Age Information

    Started by Brian Hannigan, 07-24-2013 02:04 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 17,309
    Sky Jones
    09-26-2014, 11:17 AM Go to last post

  1. Gas furnace return air vent located next to gas water heater in the kitchen

    Started by Trent Spivey, 06-15-2016 03:08 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 855
    Michael Chambers
    09-24-2016, 03:32 PM Go to last post

  2. Saw this on new-build house yesterday

    Started by Gene South, 09-01-2016 05:49 AM
    area, dallas, frisco, texas, yesterday 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,008
    Gene South
    09-06-2016, 07:59 AM Go to last post

  3. Ventilaion Questions

    Started by Chris Stichter, 08-10-2016 08:21 PM
    bathroom, door, laundry, ventilation, vents
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 2,245
    Glenn Duxbury
    08-25-2016, 09:26 PM Go to last post

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

    Started by Mick Collins, 08-24-2016 04:12 PM
    code, fuel, gas, international, upc
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 652
    Mick Collins
    08-24-2016, 04:12 PM Go to last post

  5. Identify this object on the duct work

    Started by JIM MURPHY, 08-04-2016 02:34 PM
    duct, identify, object, part, work 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 1,521
    Mark Reinmiller
    08-05-2016, 01:36 PM Go to last post

  6. Contract

    Started by amanmanku22, 08-02-2016 10:29 PM
    advance, agent, client, estate, real
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,114
    Ian Page
    08-05-2016, 11:51 AM Go to last post

  7. Split Exhaust

    Started by Tim Morrison, 08-02-2016 04:01 PM
    exhaust, good, inspector, note, split 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 793
    Tim Morrison
    08-02-2016, 04:01 PM Go to last post

  8. Heat Pump calling for heat

    Started by Ian Page, 06-27-2016 10:48 AM
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 2,556
    ROBERT YOUNG
    07-11-2016, 09:25 AM Go to last post

  9. One return, two levels

    Started by JIM MURPHY, 07-05-2016 01:33 PM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 1,348
    John Kogel
    07-07-2016, 05:39 PM Go to last post

  10. Air intake

    Started by Russell Melville, 06-28-2016 06:06 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 1,418
    Bob Harper
    06-30-2016, 06:17 PM Go to last post

  11. HVAC AGE

    Started by ROBERT YOUNG, 06-27-2016 07:15 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 916
    ROBERT YOUNG
    06-28-2016, 07:53 PM Go to last post

  12. orphaned water heater

    Started by Randy West, 06-18-2016 03:50 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 3,177
    Bob Harper
    06-19-2016, 12:07 PM Go to last post

  13. Apollo Systems

    Started by David Watson, 06-11-2016 03:33 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,243
    David Watson
    06-12-2016, 09:48 AM Go to last post

  14. HVAC Drier Filter

    Started by Ian Page, 06-04-2016 02:44 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 1,717
    ROBERT YOUNG
    06-06-2016, 08:41 AM Go to last post

  15. Electric Range venting question.

    Started by ROBERT YOUNG, 05-27-2016 02:45 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,014
    ROBERT YOUNG
    05-28-2016, 03:30 AM Go to last post

  16. Noise from main AC drain below bathroom sink

    Started by Gene South, 05-24-2016 07:49 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,740
    Mark Reinmiller
    05-25-2016, 08:21 PM Go to last post

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

    Started by Gene South, 05-19-2016 10:30 AM
    7 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 3,306
    Jerry Peck
    05-23-2016, 06:07 AM Go to last post

  18. Acid sprayed inside new AC condenser

    Started by Gene South, 12-05-2015 12:14 PM
    acid, agent, cleaning, contact, muratic 5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 2,734
    BARRY ADAIR
    05-22-2016, 03:08 PM Go to last post

  19. Is one furnace ok?

    Started by Wayne Edwards, 04-06-2016 07:24 AM
    building, furnace, home, thermostat, thoughts
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 2,175
    Mary Knox
    05-07-2016, 04:24 AM Go to last post

  20. Rheem Furnace date???

    Started by Thomas Walker, 04-26-2016 08:13 PM
    c7d130423601, date, furnace, serial, thinking
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,648
    Jerry Peck
    04-27-2016, 06:17 AM Go to last post

  21. Heat Pump?

    Started by sidney alstad, 04-24-2016 06:38 PM
    cool, foreclosure, heat, install, pump
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 1,764
    Jack Feldmann
    04-25-2016, 10:08 AM Go to last post

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

    Started by Alton Darty, 04-12-2016 05:08 PM
    deal, killing, seller, things, wrong 3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,186
    Steven Tennison
    04-18-2016, 10:50 AM Go to last post

  23. Done a little diggin'

    Started by John Binder, 04-09-2016 06:00 PM
    abs, basement, furnace, intake, supposed 2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 5,070
    ROBERT YOUNG
    04-10-2016, 02:58 PM Go to last post

  24. Natural Draft Furnace?

    Started by Aaron Scheuerer, 04-08-2016 05:12 PM
    construction, draft, furnaces, natural, newer
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,254
    Bob Harper
    04-09-2016, 02:21 AM Go to last post

  25. American Standard brand HVAC ?

    Started by Gene South, 04-08-2016 07:34 AM
    american, brand, realize, reviews, standard
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 986
    Dom D'Agostino
    04-08-2016, 03:50 PM Go to last post

  26. B-Vent Length, Height

    Started by Michael Chambers, 03-23-2016 09:22 PM
    b-vent, condensation, height, length, unconditioned 4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 2,645
    Darren Miller
    03-25-2016, 04:00 AM Go to last post

  27. HVAC age

    Started by ROBERT YOUNG, 03-23-2016 05:42 PM
    building, center, information, number, serial 3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 995
    ROBERT YOUNG
    03-23-2016, 06:41 PM Go to last post

  28. Manufacturing & other Information required.

    Started by ROBERT YOUNG, 03-16-2016 08:37 AM
    images, model, number, serial, tef 2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 1,591
    ROBERT YOUNG
    03-18-2016, 06:01 AM Go to last post

  29. Ghost vents

    Started by JIM MURPHY, 03-07-2016 10:18 AM
    advance, ghost, jim, murphy, vents 2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 2,857
    ROBERT YOUNG
    03-11-2016, 09:55 AM Go to last post

  30. Air handler installed upside down

    Started by sidney alstad, 02-28-2016 12:16 PM
    air, handler, installed, trap, upside 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 3,068
    Raymond Wand
    02-29-2016, 06:23 AM Go to last post

  31. HVAC DISCONNECT SWITCH. SEE PHOTOS

    Started by Gene South, 02-17-2016 10:27 AM
    disconnect, hvac, photos, row, switch 4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 1,762
    ROBERT YOUNG
    02-18-2016, 05:02 AM Go to last post

  32. HVAC

    Started by ROBERT YOUNG, 02-13-2016 08:59 AM
    advance, building, center, rheem, serial 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,281
    Dom D'Agostino
    02-13-2016, 07:24 PM Go to last post

  33. Shared Return

    Started by Jim Robinson, 02-11-2016 04:19 PM
    air, heating, level, return, shared
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,028
    Jim Luttrall
    02-12-2016, 09:34 AM Go to last post

  34. required sediment/drip leg on CSST tubing

    Started by CHARLIE VAN FLEET, 02-11-2016 06:32 PM
    heater, leg, required, sediment/drip, water 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 973
    Bill Bryan
    02-11-2016, 07:12 PM Go to last post

  35. AC condenser disconnect switch " readily accessible" ?

    Started by Gene South, 01-28-2016 06:10 AM
    condenser, disconnect, gate, nec, reads 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 2,805
    Jerry Peck
    02-03-2016, 07:53 PM Go to last post

  36. Code change for exhausts terminting to exterior only

    Started by Leslie Brush, 02-01-2016 01:04 PM
    changed, code, exhaust, terminate, wondering
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 1,173
    Dan Hagman
    02-02-2016, 08:30 PM Go to last post

  37. Oil fired boiler

    Started by Raymond Wand, 01-20-2016 03:42 PM
    fix, guess, homeowner, maintained, stupid 2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 1,796
    Bob Harper
    01-25-2016, 06:25 PM Go to last post

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

    Started by Noah Adams, 09-16-2011 09:20 PM
    17 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 33,088
    jim white
    01-25-2016, 02:36 PM Go to last post

  39. Air temperature from register is about 140 F

    Started by Mike Tao, 01-14-2016 06:51 PM
    air, attached, registers, surrounding, temperature 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 2,030
    Mark Reinmiller
    01-15-2016, 06:17 PM Go to last post

  40. Rheem Heat Pump Issue

    Started by David Crawford, 01-05-2016 08:19 PM
    heat, issue, pump, rheem, wrong 2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 24
    • Views: 2,206
    John Kogel
    01-12-2016, 05:34 PM Go to last post

  41. Black air filter

    Started by william siegel, 07-27-2009 06:15 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 71,548
    Sara Lee
    01-08-2016, 09:28 AM Go to last post

  42. Heat Pump or Electric Heat??

    Started by Sam Morris, 04-23-2012 06:11 PM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 3,714
    Mark Reinmiller
    01-07-2016, 07:16 PM Go to last post

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

    Started by Jim Santos, 12-31-2015 12:49 PM
    drain, dripping on floor, inside, on my water heater., unit
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 824
    Jim Santos
    12-31-2015, 12:49 PM Go to last post

  44. Comfortmaker model number breakdown

    Started by Tom Cissell, 12-30-2015 05:15 PM
    btus, comfortmaker, model, n9msb1002116c1, number
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 3,228
    Tom Cissell
    12-31-2015, 06:09 AM Go to last post

  45. CSST PIPE INSULATION

    Started by CHARLIE VAN FLEET, 12-16-2015 07:12 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 2,053
    Mark Sokalski
    12-30-2015, 03:10 PM Go to last post

  46. Register/vent in hallway half bathroom.

    Started by JIM MURPHY, 12-11-2015 01:13 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,746
    Randy West
    12-25-2015, 08:47 AM Go to last post

  47. Type B vent pipe clearance

    Started by Gary Mohel, 09-21-2015 07:23 PM
    board, contact, duct, type, vent 2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 5,096
    Bob Harper
    09-24-2015, 08:47 PM Go to last post

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

    Started by Jerry Peck, 09-16-2015 04:05 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 5,474
    JC Warner
    09-20-2015, 11:22 AM Go to last post

  49. New furnace install and intake air depressurization concern-

    Started by chris vis, 07-20-2015 07:19 AM
    air, furnace, intake, side, water 4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,238
    chris vis
    09-19-2015, 01:00 PM Go to last post

  50. Venting

    Started by Russell Melville, 08-01-2015 12:51 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 2,190
    Dave Borowski
    08-26-2015, 07:13 AM Go to last post

  51. Vents in Condo attic?

    Started by William Kievit, 08-21-2015 07:10 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 2,195
    Dave Borowski
    08-26-2015, 06:57 AM Go to last post

  52. opposing flue pipe

    Started by harryhk, 08-06-2015 07:38 PM
    flue pipe 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,576
    John Kogel
    08-12-2015, 06:59 AM Go to last post

  53. No emergency heat setting at thermostats

    Started by sidney alstad, 08-06-2015 06:14 PM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 2,194
    Nick Ostrowski
    08-09-2015, 07:54 PM Go to last post

  54. Blower Safety Switch Age?

    Started by Michael Chambers, 07-30-2015 01:19 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 948
    Michael Chambers
    08-01-2015, 12:04 AM Go to last post

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

    Started by Gene South, 07-27-2015 06:24 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,192
    Gene South
    07-28-2015, 09:46 AM Go to last post

  56. Furnace air intake/exhaust location

    Started by Djordje P, 05-30-2015 08:51 PM
    a/c, code, exhaust, furnace, intake 4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 20
    • Views: 6,817
    chris vis
    07-20-2015, 10:14 AM Go to last post

  57. Operating a gas furnace during the summer time

    Started by Gene South, 07-01-2015 08:12 PM
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 2,585
    Mark Reinmiller
    07-07-2015, 05:54 PM Go to last post

  58. tankless water heater

    Started by Randy West, 07-02-2015 07:38 PM
    pipe, rheem, tankless, vent, water 2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,644
    Dave Belisle
    07-07-2015, 04:35 AM Go to last post

  59. intake in crawlspace

    Started by cory nystul, 06-24-2015 09:36 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 3,375
    Raymond Wand
    07-01-2015, 02:51 PM Go to last post

  60. Wall Furnace in a studio Apartment

    Started by Don Martin, 06-21-2015 01:05 AM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,516
    Jerry Peck
    06-22-2015, 08:04 AM Go to last post

  61. oil boiler venting dangerous

    Started by Russell Melville, 06-09-2015 07:57 PM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 2,170
    Russell Melville
    06-15-2015, 09:46 AM Go to last post

  62. Dual Zone Furnace

    Started by Joe Arcaro, 06-09-2015 08:46 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 923
    Lon Henderson
    06-10-2015, 06:34 AM Go to last post

  63. Fireplace in a furnace

    Started by Chris Weekly, 05-27-2015 11:23 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 1,518
    Jim Warters
    06-09-2015, 10:39 AM Go to last post

  64. A/C Installed with no permit

    Started by sel wel, 05-27-2015 05:56 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,586
    Dwight Doane
    06-05-2015, 11:29 AM Go to last post

  65. Smile AC Coil Installation

    Started by Tim Miller, 07-10-2008 09:08 PM
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 5,563
    Jim Luttrall
    06-03-2015, 10:16 AM Go to last post

  66. Grimsby Stove and Furnace air conditioner

    Started by michael Rodney, 06-01-2015 07:00 AM
    grimsby, made, model, serial, stove 2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,187
    michael Rodney
    06-01-2015, 09:04 AM Go to last post

  67. Temperature differential on A/C High

    Started by sel wel, 05-27-2015 05:32 PM
    temperature differential 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 2,445
    Jerry Peck
    05-28-2015, 08:01 AM Go to last post

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

    Started by Mike Tao, 05-07-2015 06:55 PM
    a/c, box, gauge, purpose, top 2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 2,305
    Mike Tao
    05-22-2015, 04:57 PM Go to last post

  69. What is this MaxiMiser devise?

    Started by Dave Hahn, 05-19-2015 07:41 AM
    devise, electronics, including, maximiser, temp 2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,294
    John Kogel
    05-20-2015, 09:56 PM Go to last post

  70. Heater inNtake into exhaust

    Started by cory nystul, 05-08-2015 10:34 PM
    exhaust, furnace, house, intake, wrong 2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,343
    Dave Borowski
    05-18-2015, 09:50 PM Go to last post

  71. How old is my Carrier?

    Started by Mindy Lamers, 05-09-2015 03:51 PM
    carrier, date, find, info, serial 2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 1,894
    Dave Borowski
    05-18-2015, 09:36 PM Go to last post

  72. Newer furnace flue slipped inside larger flue

    Started by Lon Henderson, 05-14-2015 08:06 PM
    existing, flue, furnace, inside, larger 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 1,600
    Dave Borowski
    05-18-2015, 09:29 PM Go to last post

  73. Drip Pan Under Condensing Furnace in Attic

    Started by Gunnar Alquist, 05-12-2015 06:36 PM
    attic, condensing, drip, furnace, pan
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 3,300
    Scott Patterson
    05-13-2015, 06:48 PM Go to last post

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

    Started by Dave Rose, 05-07-2015 04:56 PM
    acceptable, melt, plastic, today, wondering 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 1,147
    Jerry Peck
    05-08-2015, 07:03 AM Go to last post

  75. Black air filter

    Started by ed petit, 05-07-2015 06:27 PM
    black, detector, fixate, source, test
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 727
    ed petit
    05-07-2015, 06:27 PM Go to last post

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