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soundhoner
in Heating and Cooling 9 years and 4 months ago
Ecobee3 Thermostat experience?
I’m looking at ‘smart’ thermostats for my three story with a gas/steam one-zone system, and second on the list after Nest in terms of fanfare…
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viaorient
in Heating and Cooling 12 years and 9 months ago
Navien Energy Efficient Combi Boiler
I am converting oit to gas and I got a proposal with Navien boiler. Has anyone heard of this brand? I heard it’s fairly new…
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Duplex heating in the winter/air circulation
Does anyone have a good idea how to prevent the upper floor becoming a sauna and the lower level being too cold? Do ceiling fans…
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Recommendation for WiFi Thermostat for 6 Family
I have an outdated heat timer that needs to be replaced. I see most of the wifi thermostats are geared towards single Fam residential use.…
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Run Joe
in Heating and Cooling 9 years and 5 months ago
Outdoor reset
How do Outdoor Resets (ODRs) work? What is involved in adding one to an oil and hot water system?
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xzgkssumzhyvtey
in Heating and Cooling 9 years and 5 months ago
Whole house fan for brownstone?
We are looking into installing a solar-powered whole-house fan on the top floor of our brownstone–my understanding is that we would turn it on in…
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eliz
in Heating and Cooling 9 years and 6 months ago
Oil burner service?
We are looking for a new oil burner service company. Our present supplier offers great oil prices, but their service division has deteriorated and after…
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homely
in Heating and Cooling 9 years and 6 months ago
Need Some Duct Advice Around Furnace and Ventilation Issues
I have a 4-story, two-family brownstone. A 12 x 12 duct runs 16 feet between a gooseneck-size opening in back wall and a 12 x…
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nalusurf
in Heating and Cooling 9 years and 7 months ago
Question for the Plumbing Regulars: Help with a Gas Boiler Question...
I have a Weil Mclain gas boiler, EG model, with a heating coil. This Spring I was finally able to install a separate HWH so…
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shurafa
in Heating and Cooling 9 years and 9 months ago
Ductless AC Install Pricing and Recommendation?
Home Depot has a single ductless AC on sale for $900 1. How much does it cost to install this type of unit typically? 2.…
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jbgreen
in Heating and Cooling 9 years and 9 months ago
Few spots remain in energy study--Receive $5000+ worth of home improvements
There are only a few spots left in Pratt Center’s EnergyFit NYC pilot. If you are a homeowner of an attached, masonry, gas-heated one or…
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pepinohill
in Heating and Cooling 9 years and 9 months ago
Looking for reputable CLEANERS for HVAC / Forced Air Ducts (post construction)
We just finished a cellar job that left our air ducts completely dusty — so dusty we have not turned on the A/C despite the…
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NYGuy7
in Heating and Cooling 9 years and 10 months ago
Freon charges
So as of now, what would be the average price per pound of R-22 if I needed freon in my A/C system? I understand it’s…
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workisfun
in Heating and Cooling 9 years and 10 months ago
Plumber /heating contractor needed o build radiant manifold
I have all the materials and the design ready to go for a 7-loop, 3-zone radiant manifold. I am looking for a reliable and experienced…
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mvidale66
in Heating and Cooling 9 years and 11 months ago
New Heating System Costs and Options
We’re in the process of purchasing a brownstone (4 stories including garden level) which originally had forced air but currently has electric baseboard heaters and…
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mzmisdacutljvesg
in Heating and Cooling 10 years ago
Converting single pipe radiators to a central control thermostat/zoned system
Just starting a gut renovation of a condo loft. The space has old single pipe radiators that make the apt way too hot in the…
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vanetc
in Heating and Cooling 10 years ago
looking for someone good to repair tankless water heater...
We’ve had decent luck with our tankless water heater – but it conked out today (seems to be a fan issue), and I’m having trouble…
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dcbettis
in Heating and Cooling 10 years and 8 months ago
Should I Buy a Mini-Split Air Conditioner?
Trying to decide if we should get air conditioning for our row house. Thinking about buying a mini split system, but we don?t know that…
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