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encarnacionroger
in Heating and Cooling 6 years and 4 months ago
Leaking steam riser pipes
Water leaks from the top of our steam riser pipes when they’re on. It’s causing the plaster on the ceiling around the top of the…
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kipsuckers
in Heating and Cooling 6 years and 6 months ago
PTAC replacement in New York City
Hi, I am a desperate home owner and hoping someone here can help. Our 15 years old PTAC broke and we need it to replaced…
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jjq
in Heating and Cooling 6 years and 6 months ago
Whole House Fan In Limestone's Airshaft
When I was a kid, back in the 60s, we would go visit my Grandparents in Montclair NJ — BEFORE Air Conditioners — and I…
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kimthorn10
in Heating and Cooling 6 years and 6 months ago
Adding Solar pre heater for hot water
Anyone out there have a system like this? can not find anyone at all on line besides one company that gets horrible reviews, that makes…
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Edkay
in Heating and Cooling 6 years and 7 months ago
Boiler Drip
I have a boiler that requires removing a small quantify of water weekly. After closing the valve, I’ve been noticing a very small drip. When…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Oil to gas conversion
We bought a brownstone about two years ago with oil heating and are starting to think about whether/when we should convert to gas. Our heating…
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sarahbrooklyn
in Heating and Cooling 6 years and 9 months ago
Air-conditioning maintenance
Advice on air-conditioning maintenance. I’d like to take extra care with my central air conditioning units. I am looking into getting regular maintenance. The company…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Where to sell used Burnham Independence model IN6 boiler
I have a less than 7 year old Burnham Independence model IN6 gas-fired steam boiler in very good shape that I don’t need any more.…
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cityrat
in Heating and Cooling 7 years and 1 month ago
Seeking expert steam radiator heating professional to fix knocking pipe issue
We are looking for someone who really knows their way around a steam heat boiler and radiator system in a four story brownstone. We are…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Descriptio/ pictures of old heating system
Does anybody have a description how the old heating system/ forced air systems work in the brownstones? From where do they get the air and…
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elm_bk
in Heating and Cooling 7 years and 1 month ago
Does mini split HVAC require a permit?
Hi, I have what I believe is n expired permit, for work we couldn’t afford to do. It does not mention HVAC specifically — do…
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mrfrio
in Heating and Cooling 7 years and 2 months ago
Losing heat up staircase / stratification issue
Our home has an open floorplan on the parlor level with an open staircase up to the second level. On cold days we have seen…
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acmoshjxpnjmf
in Heating and Cooling 7 years and 2 months ago
Mini split system BTU question
I am planing to use mini split system as the sole heating source for my two family home ( total square foot is 3600 including…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Ductless Mini Split AC
Does anyone know reference to NYC code that determines the placement of the external unit of a mini split AC? I have a 3 story,…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Insulation between exposed beams?
One of the previous owners of our townhouse decided that they wanted to raise the ceiling in the front of the house to expose the…
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RobertGMarvin
in Heating and Cooling 7 years and 4 months ago
DIY Hot Air Furnace Maintanience
I thought this might amuse a few reader: It’s cold out today and I’m happy to have just experienced the 44th successful re-start (during my…
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ejalbk
in Heating and Cooling 7 years and 5 months ago
Boiler Room Fresh Air Height??
I am trying to find out what the regulations are for the height (above grade) of a fresh air window in a boiler room. If…
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mdcoons
in Heating and Cooling 7 years and 6 months ago
Stainless Steel Chimney Liner--Permits, Design Drawings Needed?
I didn’t see a rule in forum against cross posting, so this is also posted under DOB topic heading: Hi All, First time posting here.…
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