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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: 13,534
    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: 27,484
    Sky Jones
    09-26-2014, 10:17 AM Go to last post

  1. Brompton Industries

    Started by ROBERT YOUNG, 04-06-2017 04:38 PM
    advance, brompton, industries, labeling, tags 2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,343
    ROBERT YOUNG
    04-06-2017, 07:39 PM Go to last post

  2. Question Water heater & heating system next to the window!!

    Started by Dido_P, 03-30-2017 05:25 AM
    heating, heating system vent, water, water heater vent, window proximity
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 2,701
    Garry Sorrells
    03-30-2017, 07:50 AM Go to last post

  3. YORK HVAC Age

    Started by ROBERT YOUNG, 03-04-2017 08:00 AM
    back, hvac, legible, ray, york 3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 4,229
    Garry Sorrells
    03-05-2017, 08:46 AM Go to last post

  4. Introduction

    Started by Chris Christy, 02-28-2017 01:09 AM
    christy, inspection, news, signing, w.l
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 1,776
    Chris Christy
    02-28-2017, 01:09 AM Go to last post

  5. Brokke oil furnace age.

    Started by ROBERT YOUNG, 02-10-2017 05:43 PM
    furnace, lo-2m, number, oil, serial 4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 2,926
    ROBERT YOUNG
    02-12-2017, 07:22 AM Go to last post

  6. Flexible gas line too long?

    Started by Aaron Scheuerer, 01-16-2017 07:41 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 9,454
    ROBERT YOUNG
    01-20-2017, 03:16 PM Go to last post

  7. oil furnace in the garage.

    Started by ROBERT YOUNG, 12-24-2016 01:36 AM
    exposed, furnace, garage, oil, standard 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 3,498
    ROBERT YOUNG
    12-25-2016, 09:53 AM Go to last post

  8. First timer

    Started by Aaron Scheuerer, 12-18-2016 04:21 PM
    fairly, guys, oil, overfilling, word 4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 2,381
    ROBERT YOUNG
    12-22-2016, 03:55 AM Go to last post

  9. Oil tank , propane water heater , and boiler too close ?!?

    Started by Aaron Scheuerer, 12-18-2016 04:30 PM
    boiler, heater, oil, tank, water 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,590
    Aaron Scheuerer
    12-19-2016, 07:51 AM Go to last post

  10. Temperature reading from gas furnace

    Started by Mike Richards, 12-07-2016 12:23 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 9,040
    Raymond Wand
    12-18-2016, 03:22 PM Go to last post

  11. Heating and Hot Water for a loft over a garage

    Started by Keith Gifford, 12-14-2016 07:23 AM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 1,957
    Tom Rees
    12-17-2016, 05:54 PM Go to last post

  12. Can boiler pipes get hot enough to cause a fire if touching?

    Started by Andy Jarchow, 04-27-2010 03:51 AM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 22,206
    Nathan Paling
    12-14-2016, 03:48 PM Go to last post

  13. Manufacturer required

    Started by ROBERT YOUNG, 12-13-2016 04:55 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,505
    ROBERT YOUNG
    12-13-2016, 04:24 PM Go to last post

  14. ZEPHER HEAT PUMP

    Started by ROBERT YOUNG, 12-09-2016 06:29 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 2,729
    Roy Lewis
    12-09-2016, 05:53 PM Go to last post

  15. Locate manufacture date on a Mueller Climatrol 119-125-3 2DR furnace

    Started by Rex Vaughn, 12-07-2016 09:39 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 2,435
    Jon Ellis
    12-08-2016, 11:13 PM Go to last post

  16. What in the world is this???

    Started by Thiese Francis, 02-13-2016 07:22 PM
    company, hired, issues, strong, vents 2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,980
    Jim Luttrall
    12-06-2016, 07:37 PM Go to last post

  17. Disconnect switch location photos.

    Started by Gene South, 12-03-2016 09:57 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 1,697
    BARRY ADAIR
    12-05-2016, 06:40 PM Go to last post

  18. Boiler age

    Started by ROBERT YOUNG, 12-03-2016 05:09 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,645
    ROBERT YOUNG
    12-04-2016, 12:24 PM Go to last post

  19. No drain pan in attic

    Started by Ricky Davis, 12-02-2016 11:58 AM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 2,301
    Jerry Peck
    12-04-2016, 12:23 PM Go to last post

  20. AC manufacturing information

    Started by ROBERT YOUNG, 11-29-2016 09:23 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,738
    ROBERT YOUNG
    11-30-2016, 02:52 AM Go to last post

  21. what kind of inspector do I need

    Started by Darrin Skinner, 11-23-2016 01:26 AM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 996
    Darrin Skinner
    11-23-2016, 01:26 AM Go to last post

  22. "PVC" Duct In A Residential Forced Air System?

    Started by Michael Thomas, 01-19-2011 05:31 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 19
    • Views: 47,572
    Amanda Hill
    11-17-2016, 02:20 PM Go to last post

  23. Cold Air Return for Geo Thermal Heating

    Started by Mike Tracy, 11-05-2016 05:17 AM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,957
    Jerry Peck
    11-05-2016, 12:22 PM Go to last post

  24. High Efficiency Furnace Vent Question

    Started by Chris Stichter, 11-03-2016 12:22 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 3,509
    Chris Stichter
    11-04-2016, 04:31 PM Go to last post

  25. Oil furnace age

    Started by ROBERT YOUNG, 10-30-2016 01:47 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,803
    ROBERT YOUNG
    10-30-2016, 06:09 PM Go to last post

  26. Pre 80's Singer A/C

    Started by J Young, 10-26-2016 11:08 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 900
    J Young
    10-26-2016, 11:08 AM Go to last post

  27. Question What's Causing this Damage to A/C Unit Fins?

    Started by Hastibe, 10-12-2016 08:30 PM
    air conditioning, bottom, causing, fins, unit 5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 2,980
    Keith Winston
    10-21-2016, 04:11 PM Go to last post

  28. Exhaust Vent Booster

    Started by Jim Robinson, 10-21-2016 01:57 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 953
    Jim Robinson
    10-21-2016, 01:57 PM Go to last post

  29. Why would a supply vent be routed back to the return side? See photo

    Started by Gene South, 10-13-2016 05:35 AM
    back, return, routed, side, supply 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,565
    Gene South
    10-13-2016, 08:53 AM Go to last post

  30. bath fan venting

    Started by John Dirks Jr, 09-22-2016 05:28 PM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 2,319
    Marshall Brown
    10-06-2016, 09:10 AM Go to last post

  31. Flex appliance connector?

    Started by Dave Rose, 09-24-2016 02:53 PM
    appliance, cabinet, fac, issues, run 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 2,076
    Dan Hagman
    10-02-2016, 03:17 PM Go to last post

  32. AC Secondary Pan

    Started by Jack Tam, 09-02-2016 08:18 PM
    case, inches, pan, perimeter, small 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 4,299
    Tom Rees
    10-01-2016, 05:18 AM Go to last post

  33. Hot Spot on Furnace Cabinet?

    Started by Michael Chambers, 09-24-2016 02:59 PM
    furnace, hot, question, side, spot 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 3,159
    Bob Harper
    09-26-2016, 05:49 PM Go to last post

  34. Dryer Vent Attached to Bathroom Exhaust Vent

    Started by Rick Milano, 08-26-2016 04:26 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 2,531
    Dave Rose
    09-24-2016, 04:10 PM Go to last post

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

    Started by Trent Spivey, 06-15-2016 02:08 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,612
    Michael Chambers
    09-24-2016, 02:32 PM Go to last post

  36. Saw this on new-build house yesterday

    Started by Gene South, 09-01-2016 04:49 AM
    area, dallas, frisco, texas, yesterday 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,536
    Gene South
    09-06-2016, 06:59 AM Go to last post

  37. Ventilaion Questions

    Started by Chris Stichter, 08-10-2016 07:21 PM
    bathroom, door, laundry, ventilation, vents
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 2,801
    Glenn Duxbury
    08-25-2016, 08:26 PM Go to last post

  38. 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: 981
    Mick Collins
    08-24-2016, 03:12 PM Go to last post

  39. 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: 2,214
    Mark Reinmiller
    08-05-2016, 12:36 PM Go to last post

  40. Contract

    Started by amanmanku22, 08-02-2016 09:29 PM
    advance, agent, client, estate, real
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,703
    Ian Page
    08-05-2016, 10:51 AM Go to last post

  41. Split Exhaust

    Started by Tim Morrison, 08-02-2016 03:01 PM
    exhaust, good, inspector, note, split 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 1,141
    Tim Morrison
    08-02-2016, 03:01 PM Go to last post

  42. Heat Pump calling for heat

    Started by Ian Page, 06-27-2016 09:48 AM
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 3,326
    ROBERT YOUNG
    07-11-2016, 08:25 AM Go to last post

  43. One return, two levels

    Started by JIM MURPHY, 07-05-2016 12:33 PM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 1,902
    John Kogel
    07-07-2016, 04:39 PM Go to last post

  44. Air intake

    Started by Russell Melville, 06-28-2016 05:06 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 1,808
    Bob Harper
    06-30-2016, 05:17 PM Go to last post

  45. HVAC AGE

    Started by ROBERT YOUNG, 06-27-2016 06:15 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,446
    ROBERT YOUNG
    06-28-2016, 06:53 PM Go to last post

  46. orphaned water heater

    Started by Randy West, 06-18-2016 02:50 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 5,089
    Bob Harper
    06-19-2016, 11:07 AM Go to last post

  47. Apollo Systems

    Started by David Watson, 06-11-2016 02:33 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,624
    David Watson
    06-12-2016, 08:48 AM Go to last post

  48. HVAC Drier Filter

    Started by Ian Page, 06-04-2016 01:44 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 2,706
    ROBERT YOUNG
    06-06-2016, 07:41 AM Go to last post

  49. Electric Range venting question.

    Started by ROBERT YOUNG, 05-27-2016 01:45 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,433
    ROBERT YOUNG
    05-28-2016, 02:30 AM Go to last post

  50. Noise from main AC drain below bathroom sink

    Started by Gene South, 05-24-2016 06:49 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 3,392
    Mark Reinmiller
    05-25-2016, 07:21 PM Go to last post

  51. 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: 5,025
    Jerry Peck
    05-23-2016, 05:07 AM Go to last post

  52. 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: 3,640
    BARRY ADAIR
    05-22-2016, 02:08 PM Go to last post

  53. Is one furnace ok?

    Started by Wayne Edwards, 04-06-2016 06:24 AM
    building, furnace, home, thermostat, thoughts
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 2,597
    Mary Knox
    05-07-2016, 03:24 AM Go to last post

  54. Rheem Furnace date???

    Started by Thomas Walker, 04-26-2016 07:13 PM
    c7d130423601, date, furnace, serial, thinking
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,246
    Jerry Peck
    04-27-2016, 05:17 AM Go to last post

  55. Heat Pump?

    Started by sidney alstad, 04-24-2016 05:38 PM
    cool, foreclosure, heat, install, pump
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 2,214
    Jack Feldmann
    04-25-2016, 09:08 AM Go to last post

  56. 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: 1,575
    Steven Tennison
    04-18-2016, 09:50 AM Go to last post

  57. 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: 8,086
    ROBERT YOUNG
    04-10-2016, 01:58 PM Go to last post

  58. Natural Draft Furnace?

    Started by Aaron Scheuerer, 04-08-2016 04:12 PM
    construction, draft, furnaces, natural, newer
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 3,737
    Bob Harper
    04-09-2016, 01:21 AM Go to last post

  59. American Standard brand HVAC ?

    Started by Gene South, 04-08-2016 06:34 AM
    american, brand, realize, reviews, standard
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,350
    Dom D'Agostino
    04-08-2016, 02:50 PM Go to last post

  60. 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: 3,315
    Darren Miller
    03-25-2016, 03:00 AM Go to last post

  61. HVAC age

    Started by ROBERT YOUNG, 03-23-2016 04:42 PM
    building, center, information, number, serial 3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,357
    ROBERT YOUNG
    03-23-2016, 05:41 PM Go to last post

  62. 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: 2,240
    ROBERT YOUNG
    03-18-2016, 05:01 AM Go to last post

  63. Ghost vents

    Started by JIM MURPHY, 03-07-2016 10:18 AM
    advance, ghost, jim, murphy, vents 2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 3,902
    ROBERT YOUNG
    03-11-2016, 09:55 AM Go to last post

  64. 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: 4,880
    Raymond Wand
    02-29-2016, 06:23 AM Go to last post

  65. 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: 2,274
    ROBERT YOUNG
    02-18-2016, 05:02 AM Go to last post

  66. HVAC

    Started by ROBERT YOUNG, 02-13-2016 08:59 AM
    advance, building, center, rheem, serial 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,687
    Dom D'Agostino
    02-13-2016, 07:24 PM Go to last post

  67. Shared Return

    Started by Jim Robinson, 02-11-2016 04:19 PM
    air, heating, level, return, shared
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,387
    Jim Luttrall
    02-12-2016, 09:34 AM Go to last post

  68. 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: 1,521
    Bill Bryan
    02-11-2016, 07:12 PM Go to last post

  69. 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: 4,205
    Jerry Peck
    02-03-2016, 07:53 PM Go to last post

  70. 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: 1,537
    Dan Hagman
    02-02-2016, 08:30 PM Go to last post

  71. Oil fired boiler

    Started by Raymond Wand, 01-20-2016 03:42 PM
    fix, guess, homeowner, maintained, stupid 2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 2,301
    Bob Harper
    01-25-2016, 06:25 PM Go to last post

  72. 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: 43,039
    jim white
    01-25-2016, 02:36 PM Go to last post

  73. 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: 2,664
    Mark Reinmiller
    01-15-2016, 06:17 PM Go to last post

  74. 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: 3,276
    John Kogel
    01-12-2016, 05:34 PM Go to last post

  75. Black air filter

    Started by william siegel, 07-27-2009 05:15 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 74,685
    Sara Lee
    01-08-2016, 09:28 AM Go to last post

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