Warmair.com -- http://www.warmair.com
Information on heating system operation, components, troubleshooting and maintenance.
HeatingHelp.com -- http://www.heatinghelp.com
Find answers to steam heating problems by posting questions for experts or reading excerpts from books about heating.
Air Conditioning for Home Owners -- http://www.accheckup.com/
Interactive manual includes basic troubleshooting and maintenance tips for do-it-yourselfers. Feedback form provided for technical questions.
Buried Tanks - Home Heating Oil -- http://www.inspect-ny.com/oiltanks/tanks.htm
Legal, environmental and technical information.
Carbon Monoxide Protocol -- http://home.att.net/~cobusters1/coprotocol.htm
Guidelines to determine whether potential exists for this deadly gas to enter a house.
Sound Home Resource Center -- http://www.soundhome.com/topics/topic.shtml#energy
In-depth articles on topics related to improvement, care, and maintenance.
Hannabery HVAC -- http://www.hannabery.com
Everything from troubleshooting to maintenance and repair.
Learn Ductwork -- http://www.thesheetmetalshop.com
Illustrated tutorial on fabricating sheet metal ductwork.
Hearth.com -- http://www.hearth.com/what/specific.html
Information on gas, wood, pellet, and coal appliances. Cost comparison of the different fuels.
Carbon Monoxide Alert -- http://www.homesafe.com/coalert/
Comprehensive site includes safe/unsafe practices, effects, detector placement, and discussion.
Novia Heating Oil -- http://www.noviaoil.com/heatingoil.htm
Homeowner checklist for oil furnace malfunction.
BTU Calculator -- http://hearth.com/calc/btucalc.html
Estimate the heating needs of a room, combination of rooms, or an entire home.
RepairNet -- http://www.repairnet.com/
Flat rate price guide for checking repair costs.
Furnace Blower Repair -- http://www.misterfixit.com/htrblowr.htm
Short example on replacing bearings and fan belt.
HVAC Glossary -- http://www.hvac-city.com/hv01002.htm
Consumer guide to the array of efficiency ratings, abbreviations and acronyms used to describe or explain the products.
Air Conditioning Information and Diagnosis -- http://www.longviewweb.com/index.htm
Diagnostics chart for troubleshooting. Tips on air filters, refrigerant charging, thermostats, and operation.
Gas Furnace Alert -- http://www.meier-and-sons.com/
Warning about the potential danger if flue pipe is not replaced when a modern high efficiency furnace is installed. (click "alert" to get to page)
HVAC Help for the Homeowner -- http://home.att.net/~alt.hvac/owner.htm
Experienced mechanic shows how to get help from the web. Includes advice from other mechanics and numerous searches of alt.hvac where many industry experts have answered a variety of questions.
Heat Pipes -- http://www.heatpipe.com/heatpipes.htm
Fact sheet illustrates the theory and operation. Add-on device for air conditioner to improve de-humidification.
Home Ideas -- http://www.homeideas.com/category.pl?site=hi&category=hvac
Order form to request free literature on new units and related products.
AC-Pal -- http://www.ac-pal.com/index.html
Software allows input of data from instrument readings and gives solution to the problem. Definition and help section provides additional information about concepts and functions. Demonstration version available.
Howstuffworks.com -- http://www.howstuffworks.com/ac.htm
Article that describes air conditioning operation from window units up to large industrial applications.
Radiant Design Institute -- http://www.radiantdesigninstitute.com/
Illustrations and detailed tutorials for installation of radiant floor heating.
Air Duct Calculator -- http://www.connel.com/freeware/airduct.shtml
Input a desired flow rate in CFM, a limiting velocity in FPM, air temperature in degrees F, the length of the duct, and the duct material. The program calculates the duct cross sectional area, the circular duct diameter, and rectangular duct equivalents.
HVAC Mechanic -- http://www.hvacmechanic.com
Information and support on heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems or controls for home owners and professionals. Knowledge base, recalls, forum, glossary, and events.
RCD Mastics -- http://www.rcdmastics.com/
How to locate, repair, and seal ductwork.
National Refrigerants -- http://www.refrigerants.com/
Technical support and regulatory updates; articles, faq, and news.
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