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How to Install a Fan-Tastic Vent Fan
The Fan-Tastic Vent company's motto is "Brings the outside in...instantly." Fan-Tastic vent fans are popular among both RV and homeowners for just this reason. Installed in a ceiling or roof, they can...
View ArticleHow to Install Radon Fans in Attics
Radon is an invisible and odorless gas that has been shown to cause certain types of cancers. Radon is produced naturally under certain soil conditions and the gas can seep into basements and homes...
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How to Test Steam Traps With Infared Thermometer
Steam traps on equipment that release steam open when steam condensation builds up in the system. When a steam trap doesn't work properly, steam condenses. This concentrated area of heat can cause...
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Tips on Home Ventilation Duct Structure
The ductwork in a home's central heating and cooling system is more than just a passageway for air; it also delivers proper air volume to all points within the home. If the ducts are not structured...
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How to Balance Heat Flow From Home Furnace Registers
Home furnace registers are often found flat against a wall in a room, with little air pressure behind the flow of heat. This does not allow the heat to circulate properly and warm a room to the highest...
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How to Fix a Noisy Exaust Gable Fan
Exhaust fans help to maintain adequate ventilation in your attic. Continually moving fresh air up from your eaves and out through the gable allows the attic to remain dry and at an even temperature....
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How to Troubleshoot a Dust Collector
Plant productivity and heavy airborne dust do not have to go together, but worker illness, fines and lost productivity usually do. This is where a dust collector in good working condition is vital. It...
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What Is Forced-Air Heating?
Heating and cooling systems are major components in many modern homes. These HVAC, or heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems, can vary by type and design. Forced-air heating is one kind of...
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How do I Clean Dust From Heater Vents?
Dust has a tendency to build up in the most inconvenient places, for example, the heating vents. Accumulated dust can cause problems for those who suffer from asthma or allergies since airflow through...
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How to Get Rid of a Skunk Smell Inside a House
You can get rid of a skunk smell inside a house by using a few common items you may already have on hand. When a skunk sprays inside a house, the strong odor can make the area nearly unlivable for...
View ArticleHow do I Remove Cigarette Smoke From a Leather Couch?
Cigarette smoke can linger in a room for a long time and can be absorbed into the furniture, especially if smokers frequently are in the area. It can take a lot of work to get smoke out of any piece of...
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Tools Used to Clean a Dryer Duct
Dryers are a staple in many homes, providing a quick and convenient way to dry laundry indoors. However, for all the convenience they offer, dryers can present a serious hazard. Dryer lint, which exits...
View ArticleHow do I Lubricate a Bryant Gas Furnace Blower Motor?
When problems surface with your Bryant gas furnace blower motor, motor lubrication may not be the only source of the problem. You may also hear strange noise when the motor belt is out of alignment or...
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How to Cool & Heat a House Without Air Conditioning
Making it through the summer without air conditioning can be a challenge, particularly during sleepless and sweaty nights. Moderating the temperature of your house and generating heat when you need it...
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How to Check Air Conditioning Ducts at a Home for Dead Animals
If you smell a rotten, foul odor every time you turn your air conditioner on, there's a good chance an animal may have died somewhere in your ductwork. Although most ventilation systems are sealed from...
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Types of Radon Mitigation
Statistically, you can expect to find radon--a colorless, naturally occurring radioactive gas, in about 1 in 15 homes across the United States. According to the National Cancer Institute, radon...
View ArticleDIY Moisture Problems Under a House Crawl Space
Many crawl spaces are fitted with vents, as per the residential building code in many states. According to Tim Carter of AsktheBuilder.com and Kevin O'Neill of ContractingBusiness.com, those vents are...
View ArticleHow to Use a Dehumidifier to Cool a Bedroom
Humidity makes the atmosphere outside or inside seem hotter than the temperature actually measures. This occurs because humid air feels heavier and causes our bodies to feel sticky and sweaty. Few...
View ArticleHow do I Change the Filter in Day & Night Gas Furnaces?
The Day & Night website displays a residential gas and oil furnace product line offering 16 models. Among the popular features of a Day & Night furnace is simple homeowner maintenance, which...
View ArticleWhere Can You Find a Digital Thermostat?
Digital thermostats are electronic devices that work with your home's heating and air conditioning system to automatically control the temperature, even over the Internet, according to Trane, a maker...
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How do I Insulate Unvented Attics?
A unvented attic does not have any vents leading to the exterior of the home. The use of spray foam insulation inside a unvented attic protects the attic from drafty air and unwanted moisture. In some...
View ArticleHow to Fit a Bathroom Extractor Fan
Extractor fans pull damp air from the bathroom and expel it outdoors, keeping the bathroom dry and preventing mold and other problems caused by moisture buildup. Extractor fans generally are installed...
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How to Inspect a Mobile Home for Leaks
It's time to inspect your mobile home for leaks. Possibly, you have noticed a decrease in your water pressure or you have water running onto your lawn from underneath your mobile home. When inspecting...
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How to Calculate BTU & Square Feet
BTU stands for British thermal unit and equals the quantity of energy necessary to increase the temperature of 1 pound of water by 1 degree Fahrenheit. Calculating BTUs is useful in determining the...
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How do I Fix a Dryer That Takes Two Cycles to Dry Clothes & Cuts Off During...
Clothes dryers use a tumbling action to expose all sides of clothing to air that is pumped inside the drum. It really is that simple and long drying times tend to mean that one or the other action is...
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How Important Is a Vapor Barrier in the Attic?
Installing a vapor barrier in your attic is very important. All the heat in your home travels up into the attic. You want to keep that heat in your home and not let it escape. The vapor barrier will...
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Best Insulation for Ceilings
Insulation for a ceiling is one investment that is worth every penny. Proper insulation blocks winter's cold air and summer's heat from entering the house. Selecting the wrong insulation results in...
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What Does Mold & Mildew Smell Like?
According to the Energy Star website, mold and mildew can cause a strong, musty odor in a building or home. Mold and mildew are often formed in places with high humidity or water leaks.
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How to Install a NuTone Bath Fan
Bath fans vent the air out of the bathroom and through the side of your house through galvanized sheet metal duct that runs from the fan to its vent hood. This drastically cuts down on moisture build...
View ArticleHow to Remove an Old Bathroom Exhaust Fan Housing
Bathroom exhaust fans are used to keep moisture under control and eliminate stale odors. Most bathroom exhaust fan housings are located in the attic above the bathroom, with the vents leading either...
View ArticleHow to Install a Bathroom Exhaust
Bathroom exhaust fans help keep your bathroom fresh and free of excess moisture. Most fans are in the attic and vent out either the side of the house or the roof. The grill in the bathroom should be...
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How to Add a Heating Duct
The addition of a heating duct can increase the circulation in a room or actually add heat to an unheated room. Running a heating vent is simple if the space is clear or the insulation can be removed....
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The Advantages of Using Duct Sealant
Not to be confused with duct tape, duct sealants (an expandable foam that dries into a solid) seal leaks in an air duct that may be causing heat to be lost, therefore increasing the cost of heating....
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How do I Install Insulation Baffles Above the Exterior Wall to Protect the...
Insulation baffles keep attic insulation from contacting the underside of the roof, and provide for a free flow of air from the soffit vents to the ridge vent. This prevents the buildup of condensation...
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How to Cover Up Kitchen Sidewall Exhaust Fans in Mobile Homes
A kitchen sidewall exhaust fan that is part of the original house can be replaced with a different type of oven exhaust fan or removed altogether. A mobile home that is having the kitchen relocated or...
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How do I Remove Mildew Smells?
Mildew in the home causes an unpleasant, musty smell that lingers on clothes and fabrics. It thrives on organic matter, living on plants and vegetation, but is also found on clothing. Mildew can cause...
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How to Prevent Storage Building Condensation
Condensation that accumulates on the walls and ceilings of storage buildings, especially metal ones, represents a danger to materials within the structure. Excessive moisture acts as a magnet for mold...
View ArticleWhat Is the Difference Between a Radiator & a Condenser?
Heating and ventilation for your household is important. Knowing how your central heating and air conditioning systems work will help you maintain proper house care. Two energy systems that help with...
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How Should the Flapper Be Installed in the Bathroom Fan?
According to Tim Carter of Ask the Builder, the factory vent flaps on most bathrooms fans do not create a tight enough seal. This allows hot and cold air to leak through, raising your heating and...
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How to Add an AC Duct
Adding an air conditioning duct to a room can make the room more comfortable and enjoyable. Placing a new air conditioning duct is not very complicated when building off of existing duct work. However,...
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How to Cool a Warehouse With Roof Vents
A large building, such as a warehouse, can absorb large amounts of direct solar heat, hot air infiltration from outside, and internal heat production from machines, appliances and people. Installing...
View ArticleHow to Winterize an Attic Fan
Attic fans pull cool air in from the outside and circulate it through your house, venting hot air to the outside. Using an attic fan can help you turn on the air conditioning later in the summer and...
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How to Install Holmes Air Filters
Change your home's air filter every couple of months to keep the level of allergens and pollutants in your house at a minimum. By pushing air through several sheets of thin fibers, your air filter can...
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How to Heat and Cool a Sunroom
A sunroom, sometimes called a solarium, is constructed on the side of a house that has many large windows that face the sun, allowing you to enjoy the outdoors without being outside. Plants are often...
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How to Increase the Speed of a Ceiling Fan
Ceiling fans are typically equipped with either three or four speeds and two rotational directions. These setting are designed to help homeowners keep rooms comfortable, while lowering energy use....
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How to Install an Attic Exhaust Fan
Signs that an attic does not have proper ventilation include roof shingles with curled edges or bulges. Attic exhaust fans remedy this situation and also help cool hot attics in the summer. Installing...
View ArticleWhat Causes a Bathroom Vent to Stain a Painted Metal Roof?
Proper bathroom ventilation is the key to preventing moisture issues such as mildew and mold in your bathroom. This ventilation incorporates the use of a ventilation fan that exhausts through the roof....
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How to Test Ridge Vents
Ridge vents on roofs help circulate air in your attic. Air flows into the attic through soffit vents near the edge of the roof and escapes through ridge vents. Ridge vents are especially useful in...
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