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 Insulate Basement Ductwork Podcast: Tim Carter received the following email from Mike not too long ago (April 26, 2020 Newsletter): "Tim - I have an unheated basement. The ducts for heating/AC run through the basement. Do you suggest insulating the ducts in the basement to conserve more of the heat before it moves to Read More »

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HVAC ductwork sizing is critical for proper heating and cooling in every room. Return air ducting is necessary in almost every room. Have to get the air back to the furnace. These ductwork tips will help balance your air conditioning and heating system.

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Heat pumps in certain weather conditions are extremely efficient. A heat pump works very efficiently when the outdoor temperature is in the 50 F range. They are air conditioners that run in reverse to bring heat from outdoors into your home.

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Matching Heat Pump With Generator Sheryl lives in Charlotte, NC. She's got a unique issue with her heating system. Let her tell you all about it. "I have a very old generator which is not matched with the heat pump that was installed in my two-story town home in 2008. All works well with cooling Read More »

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Michelle Hill is hot and bothered in her Crosby, Texas home. It does get very hot in Texas in the summer. Here's what she wrote to me: "If my house is a little over 1,700 sq ft including the attached garage, how big should the AC be?" Here's my answer: Michelle, it's not that easy. Read More »

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Larry Clifford had a humidifier install at his Richmond, KY home. He's now wondering if it was done wrong because it doesn't seem to be working right. Let Larry lay it on you: "I have a heat pump that came with the house. I am the original owner. A few years ago I had a HVAC Read More »

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