Heating
Expert tips on heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems, as well as tankless water heaters, to make sure your home is comfortable, energy efficient and safe.
We have over 112 articles discussing Heating including frequently asked questions, columns, tips, product reviews, e-newsletters, transcripts and news releases.
Heating Articles
Heating FAQ
Clearing the air about air cleaners: Whole-house vs. room
Air Conditioning, Fall, Heating, Spring, Summer, Winter...Tips on the differences between whole home and room air cleaners. ...
Adding Radiant Heating to Floors
Flooring, Heating...There's nothing worse than waking up on a cold morning and standing on cold bathroom or kitchen tiles. Radiant heating can help keep your tootsies war...
Choosing a Hybrid HVAC System
Fall, Heating, Winter...It’s about time for me to upgrade my home’s HVAC components, and I’ve been hearing a lot about hybrid systems. Can they really keep my home comfy ...
Home Warranty Woes
Fall, Heating, Winter...I bought my first house a little over 2 months ago. During the home inspection the heat pump was old but operational. We had the seller purchase a...
Solution for a Leaky Boiler?
Fall, Heating, Winter...Tips for the cause of a leaking pressure temperature reliefe valve....
How to Save Money with Heat Pumps
Energy Savings, Heating...I have a 2-stage heating system that switches from an electric heat pump to a gas furnace when the outside temperature drops to 10 degrees or when...
Need Carbon Monoxide Advice
Heating, Mold, Wood Stoves & Fireplaces...We may have an active carbon monoxide problem in our home. What are possible sources of carbon monoxide in a house and how should they be vented?sul....
Need Energy Advice
Energy Savings, Heating, Insulation & Ventilation...I have lived in a 1960 single-family, split-home for about 5 years and during the fall/winter time, my house is extremely cold. The walls are cold a....
Tips For Tankless Water Heaters
Appliances, Heating, Plumbing...My brother-in-law built a house that uses a tankless hot water system. The water takes 5-10 minutes to get hot. Is this normal, and if so is there a ....
Gas Or Electric?
Appliances, Heating, Plumbing...I have to replace my natural gas water heater but am concerned about the cost of the fuel. Should I replace with another gas heater or electric? ph....
Beware Advice From Chimney Inspectors
Chimneys, Heating...Dear Tom & Leslie,We've had our dual chimneys inspected by 2 companies, and it appears that both have holes in the smoke chambers. One company .....
Heating Columns
THE HOT NEW THING
Energy Savings, Heating, Winter, Wood Stoves & Fireplaces...What's old is new once again as USA Today reports that more and more consumers will turn to firewood to heat their homes this winter. While the costs ...
Dry Winter Air Can Wreak Havoc in Your Home
Heating, Product Recomendations, Winter...Dry nose and throat? Itchy skin? Upper-respiratory problems? These are just a few of the many irritating symptoms of dry indoor air. Actually, one ...
Six Free Ways to Cut Heating Costs
Energy Savings, Heating, Winter...In a report released this week, DOE's Energy Information Administration said heating oil prices are projected to average $2.75 per gallon, a reduction...
Free Fuel for Your Home
Air Conditioning, Energy Savings, Heating...If you’re looking for ways to stall rising home energy bills, check out the options Mother Nature has made possible. The sun and earth both offer econ...
Hybrids for the Home
Fall, Heating, Winter...Just as hybrid technology is driving consumer choices and transportation savings on the road, it’s also becoming an energy-saving solution for the com...
30 Minute Maintenance
Caulking, Heating, Plumbing...Got a half hour? We've got some quick and easy maintenance ideas that will keep your home running smoothly. ...
Last Chance For Energy Tax Credits
Doors, Energy Savings, Fall, Heating, Plumbing, Windows & Skylights, Winter...With the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (EPACT), the Federal Government has granted consumers the very attractive opportunity to qualifying for a one-time ...
Ten Tips For Warm Apartments
Doors, Energy Savings, Fall, Heating, Insulation & Ventilation, Storm Proofing, Windows & Skylights, Winter, Wood Stoves & Fireplaces...Heating is the single biggest energy expenditure during winter, and renters can make several easy improvements that’ll keep both the warmth and their ...
Hot Tips For Warm Floors
Fall, Flooring, Heating, Winter...Like many of the best home design ideas, radiant heating is an approach with a long history. The Romans first used it to warm up enclosed spaces in th...
Solar Solutions
Air Conditioning, Fall, Heating, Insulation & Ventilation, Spring, Summer, Winter...Tips for using the power of the sun to heat your home....
Tips For Tankless Water Heaters
Appliances, Fall, Heating, Plumbing, Spring, Summer, Winter...A great solution for delivering cost-effective hot water to your home, a tankless hot water heater is energy efficient because it only heats water as ...
Five Quick Fall Fixes
Fall, Flooring, Heating, Toilet...Before too many autumn leaves have fallen and winter’s chill arrives, it’s time to tend to those little annoyances that’ve been dogging you all summer...
Improving Indoor Air Quality Through Green Remodeling
Air Conditioning, Decorating & Design, Fall, Flooring, Heating, Kitchen Remodeling, Spring, Summer, Walls & Ceilings, Winter...Depending on your sensitivity level, VOCs’ impact can range from irritation to illness, so keep the air clear from the start by selecting products and...
Winter’s Helpers
Air Conditioning, Decorating & Design, Fall, Heating, Insulation & Ventilation, Lawn & Garden, Siding, Storm Proofing, Windows & Skylights...Though early autumn days may still be spent outside, it won’t be long until cooler weather and winter storms conspire to send you indoors. Before batt...
September Weekend Projects
Appliances, Fall, Heating, Plumbing...As summer turns to Fall, so begins the “Goldilocks Season” for home improvement. It’s not too hot and not too cold – it’s “just right” and ti...
HVAC Troubleshooting
Heating...With the way we take a home’s heating and cooling systems for granted, it’s easy to think that because you press a button and air flows, everything’s ...
February Weekend Projects
Bugs, Pests & Rodents, Energy Savings, Heating, Roofing, Winter, Wood Stoves & Fireplaces...Right about now, the wind is howling – right through doors and windows! Here’s how to protect your home from the elements, one weekend at a time. ...
Preview of the 2007 International Builders’ Show
Air Conditioning, Decks & Porches, Flooring, Heating, Kitchen Remodeling, Mold, Plumbing...Before the doors swing open and thousands of pros stroll over 1 million square feet of innovations at the International Home Builders’ Show in Orlando...
Improving Heating And Cooling Efficiency
Air Conditioning, Energy Savings, Heating...Year-round comfort at home depends on your heating and cooling system, and whether you realize it or not, nearly half of your energy spending is devot...
Tax Credits for Energy Efficiency
Air Conditioning, Energy Savings, Heating, Insulation & Ventilation, Roofing, Windows & Skylights...Beginning January 1, 2006, and, in most cases, through December 31, 2007, energy-saving home improvement purchases for your U.S. residence are eligibl...
Five Fall Fix-ups For Under Fifty Bucks
Caulking, Contractors, Energy Savings, Heating, Insulation & Ventilation, Windows & Skylights...Tom Kraeutler is the Home Improvement Editor for AOL. In this column, Tom offers inexpensive tips to fix up your home the Fall.For the first time in....
Hot Tips For Warm Winter Projects
Energy Savings, Heating, Insulation & Ventilation, Plumbing...In a recent broadcast of our nationally syndicated home improvement radio show The Money Pit, Secretary of Energy Samuel Bodwin warned that even his ....
Home Improvements By Number
Electrical, Heating, Insulation & Ventilation, Plumbing, Roofing, Siding, Windows & Skylights...You’ve probably heard it said dozens of times before “they don’t build ‘em like they used to”. Well, it’s true – and sometimes that’s a good thing! ....
Hot Tips For Cool Summers
Air Conditioning, Energy Savings, Heating, Mold, Roofing...A cool comfortable house is a welcome escape from summer heat. But often times you can be just as uncomfortable inside the home as outside. Whether....
Check House For Sources Of Carbon Monoxide
Chimneys, Heating, Safety...As a professional home inspector who has completed thousands of heating system examinations, it is astounding the number of times I find a problem wi....
Small Fall Fix-ups Avert Big Winter Woes
Energy Savings, Heating, Insulation & Ventilation, Plumbing, Safety, Wood Stoves & Fireplaces...While most people make sure their cars are in good shape for the winter, many don’t appreciate the value of the same type of maintenance for their h....
Home Safety For Seniors
Bath Remodeling, Electrical, Flooring, Heating, Safety...According to a recent survey by the American Association of Retired People (AARP), most seniors want to remain in their own homes as long as possible....
Shave Bucks Off Energy Bills
Energy Savings, Heating, Insulation & Ventilation, Plumbing, Windows & Skylights...When temperatures fall, wallets leak! The drip is your energy dollars flying right out the window or door or roof. If you think you can't do anyt.....
Fight Fires At Home With These Tips
Chimneys, Heating, Safety...If you're like most Americans, you think you're at very little risk of experiencing a fire. This attitude, however, can be almost as dangerous as f......
Energy Saving Tips
Air Conditioning, Appliances, Energy Savings, Heating, Plumbing...Saving energy is not just a wintertime activity. Stop wasting energy dollars all year long with these tips from San Diego Gas & Electric:WATER H....
Fueling The Fire
Energy Savings, Heating...It’s as reliable as the cold weather that sets in every fall. This time of year, all of us are likely to experience a cacophony of advertising voice....
Heating Systems Can Kill
Chimneys, Heating...As the weather turns colder throughout much of the country, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission urges consumers to have a professional inspec....
Detectors Don’t Lie
Heating, Safety...One of the simplest ways to protect yourself from carbon monoxide poisoning is by purchasing a detector. Technology has made these devices inexpensiv....
Close Call – Inspection Prevents Tragedy
Bugs, Pests & Rodents, Chimneys, Heating...As a professional home inspector who has completed thousands of heating system examinations, it was astounding the number of times I found a problem ....
Heating Tips
Timing For Savings
Air Conditioning, Heating...Did you know that programmable thermostats could help you save money and energy all year long? They allow you to control your home’s climate around ....
Improving Air Quality
Air Conditioning, Heating, Mold...Did you know that the air in your home could be harmful to your health? Air pollution levels inside your home can be two to five times higher than o....
Cash In On Heating Bills
Energy Savings, Heating...How much money would you save by cutting 10 percent off your heating bill? A clock set-back thermostat can knock 10 percent off your heating bill by....
Hot Tip For A Heat Pump
Energy Savings, Heating...Is your home heated by a heat pump. If so, here’s a tip to help you save lots of money. With heat pumps, turning up the thermostat by hand is a bad ....
How's Your 'sealing'
Heating...How’s your “sealing?” Not the one overhead -- the sealing of your home’s ductwork. The answer to that question can have an impact on both your healt....
Clean Way To Reduce Dust
Air Conditioning, Heating, Mold...Want a sure fire dust buster for your furniture? You can easily reduce dust by cleaning the filter of your forced-air heating or cooling system. A cl....
2 For 10 Rule For Thermostats
Heating...Want to cut heating costs this winter? Who doesn’t? Here’s some money saving to help you do just that. By lowering your thermostat 2 degrees in the ....
Savings Program
Air Conditioning, Heating...Save money by controlling your home’s climate around the clock -- even in the summer -- with a programmable thermostat. In fact, setting the thermost....
Heating Product Reviews
Create Constant Comfort
Air Conditioning, Heating, Spring, Summer...You’ve heard the saying, “It’s not the heat, it’s the humidity”. It doesn’t just apply to famous subtropical destinations ─ it can be the culpr...
The Fan That Heats
Air Conditioning, Heating...The Reiker Room Conditioner looks, installs and operates like a very attractive, high-end ceiling fan but is a heater, too. It’s a product that works....
Heating E-newsletter
Heating E-newsletter Articles
Tree Shopping - 11/30 Money Pit e-Newsletter
Caulking, Chimneys, Energy Savings, Fall, Heating, Insulation & Ventilation, Plumbing, Safety...Are you getting ready for the quest of the year? The hunt for the perfect Christmas tree is on! You won’t be alone in your search: according to the ...
The Silent Killer - 11/9 Money Pit e-Newsletter
Appliances, Chimneys, Contractors, Energy Savings, Fall, Heating, Product Recomendations, Safety, Storm Proofing, Tools...You can’t see it, taste it or smell it – but it’s the number one cause of poisoning deaths in the country. It’s carbon monoxide and this is the time ...
Learn How to Get a $300 Tax Credit - 10/19 Money Pit e-Newsletter
Buying, Selling or Building a Home, Doors, Energy Savings, Fall, Heating, Lighting, Safety...Wouldn't it be great if you NEVER had to worry about running out of hot water? Do want to pay LESS MONEY to heat water for your home? How about a $3...
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Worry-Free Winter Haven 10/12 Money Pit e-Newsletter
Caulking, Decorating & Design, Fall, Heating, Insulation & Ventilation, Lawn & Garden, Painting & Staining, Product Recomendations, Safety, Tools, Windows & Skylights...You are probably enjoying the last few days of comfortable autumn weather and trying NOT to think about winterizing your home for the chill ahead. Bu...
Toys & Toxins Don't Mix 9/14 Money Pit e-Newsletter
Cleaning, Energy Savings, Garage, Heating, Product Recomendations, Safety, Storage & Organization, Tools...When was the last time your car saw the inside of your garage? If you’re like many Americans, the answer might be: never! As we accumulate more stuff,...
DIY Dangers - 9/7 Money Pit e-Newsletter
Appliances, Energy Savings, Fall, Faucets, Heating, Insulation & Ventilation, Lawn & Garden, Safety...You want to do-it-yourself, but SHOULD you? You may have the guts and gusto to tackle home improvement yourself, but make sure you also have the skil...
Fall Fix Ups - 8/31 Money Pit e-Newsletter
Bath Remodeling, Decorating & Design, Fall, Furniture Refinishing & Repair, Heating, Insulation & Ventilation, Kitchen Remodeling, Roofing, Safety, Siding, Stairs & Railings, Structure...Weekend warriors, you have a whole EXTRA day coming to tackle those projects you've been putting off. Remember, an ounce of prevention is worth a poun...
February 9th Money Pit e-Newsletter
Cleaning, Contractors, Energy Savings, Faucets, Flooring, Foundation, Heating, Kitchen Remodeling, Mold, Product Recomendations, Roofing...Construction pros are flocking to Orlando, Florida this weekend, because for them the International Home Builders’ Show is the happiest place on earth...
Put Your House on a Diet! 12/29 Money Pit e-Newsletter
Air Conditioning, Contractors, Flooring, Heating, Insulation & Ventilation, Mold, Product Recomendations, Roofing...Just a few more days left in 2006. This year, why make another resolution you can’t keep? Why not make resolutions for your house instead. Make thi...
Beware the Silent Killer - 11/3 Money Pit e-Newsletter
Decorating & Design, Heating, Mold, Safety, Walls & Ceilings...You can’t see it, taste it or smell it – but it’s the number one cause of poisoning deaths in the country. It’s carbon monoxide and this is the time ...
A Fan Can Keep You Warm - Your Money Pit e-newsletter for October 27th
Energy Savings, Heating, Mold...There’s nothing cuter than kids in their costumes out trick or treating. But the mess some Halloween pranksters leave behind is not so cute. In this...
Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for October 13th
Bugs, Pests & Rodents, Caulking, Chimneys, Energy Savings, Heating, Insulation & Ventilation, Painting & Staining, Windows & Skylights, Wood Stoves & Fireplaces...Imagine leaving a window open all winter long – the heat loss, cold drafts and wasted energy! If your home has a folding attic stair, fireplace, attic...
Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for October 6th
Caulking, Chimneys, Energy Savings, Heating, Insulation & Ventilation, Lighting, Plumbing, Product Recomendations, Wood Stoves & Fireplaces...For the first time in recent memory, energy costs are predicted to go down this winter. To save even more money, now is the time to make your home mo...
Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for January 20th
Electrical, Energy Savings, Heating, Insulation & Ventilation, Mold, Windows & Skylights...The average family spends close to $2000 a year on home energy bills. But you can cut that cost from 10-50% by doing some simple things around your h...
Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for December 23rd
Cleaning, Energy Savings, Heating...If your dishwasher is on the fritz, make sure you fix it in time to save your holiday guests from having to form a dish-duty assembly line. This is a...
Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for November 18th
Air Conditioning, Appliances, Heating, Plumbing, Storage & Organization...You're planning a full house on Turkey Day, and a four-course meal with all the trimmings. What happens when the unexpected throws a wrench in the wor...
Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for November 11th
Caulking, Cleaning, Energy Savings, Flooring, Heating, Insulation & Ventilation...Did you know that cold air coming into your warm house from outside is responsible for 80% of your home's heat loss? But chill out, because there are ...
Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for October 7th
Decorating & Design, Energy Savings, Heating, Insulation & Ventilation, Lighting, Windows & Skylights...When the federal government starts looking for ways to save money, you know we're in trouble… but that's just what the Department of Energy is doing t...
Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for September 16th
Air Conditioning, Garage, Heating, Lawn & Garden...When was the last time your car saw the inside of your garage? If you’re like many Americans, the answer might be: never! As we accumulate more stuff,...
Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for September 2nd
Cleaning, Heating, Product Recomendations, Storm Proofing, Walls & Ceilings...Mother Nature's fury has hit the Gulf Coast with full force. Our thoughts are with those who are still suffering from the brunt of Hurricane Katrina....
Newsletter dated 02-26-2005
Energy Savings, Flooring, Heating, Miscellaneous...For a couple of weeks now, fans of our radio show have enjoyed listening to Tom and new co-host Leslie Segrete of TLC's hit surprise makeover show, "W...
Heating Transcripts
Heating On Air
Transcript For July 21, 2007, Hour 1
Basements & Crawlspaces, Faucets, Flooring, Heating, Painting & Staining, Plumbing, Windows & Skylights...
Transcript For July 14, 2007, Hour 1
Air Conditioning, Bugs, Pests & Rodents, Caulking, Decks & Porches, Flooring, Heating, Toilet, Walls & Ceilings, Windows & Skylights...
Transcript For July 7, 2007, Hour 1
Air Conditioning, Doors, Flooring, Furniture Refinishing & Repair, Heating, Lighting, Windows & Skylights...Transcript For June 23, 2007, Hour 1
Air Conditioning, Doors, Flooring, Heating, Mold, Painting & Staining, Walls & Ceilings, Windows & Skylights...Transcript For April 28, 2007, Hour 1
Flooring, Foundation, Heating, Plumbing, Remodels & Additions, Walls & Ceilings...Transcript For April 21, 2007, Hour 1
Caulking, Chimneys, Cleaning, Doors, Flooring, Heating, Insulation & Ventilation, Kitchen Remodeling, Painting & Staining, Plumbing, Safety, Tub & Shower...Transcript For March 31, 2007, Hour 1
Bugs, Pests & Rodents, Cleaning, Doors, Energy Savings, Heating, Remodels & Additions, Roofing, Toilet, Windows & Skylights...Transcript For March 17, 2007, Hour 1
Air Conditioning, Appliances, Cleaning, Doors, Electrical, Flooring, Heating, Mold, Pets, Remodels & Additions, Stairs & Railings, Walls & Ceilings...Transcript For March 3, 2007, Hour 1
Basements & Crawlspaces, Flooring, Furniture Refinishing & Repair, Heating, Insulation & Ventilation, Kitchen Remodeling, Plumbing, Product Recomendations, Siding...Transcript For March 3, 2007, Hour 2
Basements & Crawlspaces, Buying, Selling or Building a Home, Doors, Flooring, Foundation, Furniture Refinishing & Repair, Heating, Kitchen Remodeling, Plumbing, Siding...Transcript For February 17, 2007, Hour 2
Appliances, Decorating & Design, Energy Savings, Flooring, Heating, Mold, Painting & Staining, Toilet, Tub & Shower, Windows & Skylights...Transcript For January 27, 2007, Hour 1
Cleaning, Flooring, Garage, Heating, Painting & Staining, Product Recomendations, Walls & Ceilings...Transcript For January 20, 2007, Hour 2
Basements & Crawlspaces, Flooring, Heating, Insulation & Ventilation, Tub & Shower...Transcript For December 30, 2006, Hour 1
Chimneys, Flooring, Heating, Kitchen Remodeling, Structure, Walls & Ceilings...Transcript For December 23, 2006, Hour 1
Flooring, Heating, Insulation & Ventilation, Mold, Roofing, Toilet, Windows & Skylights...Transcript For December 23, 2006, Hour 2
Appliances, Flooring, Garage, Heating, Patio, Plumbing, Roofing, Structure...Transcript For December 16, 2006, Hour 1
Cleaning, Flooring, Heating, Painting & Staining, Siding, Walls & Ceilings...Transcript For December 16, 2006, Hour 2
Appliances, Bath Remodeling, Cleaning, Flooring, Heating, Mold, Pool, Tub & Shower, Windows & Skylights...Transcript For September 23, 2006, Hour 2
Appliances, Basements & Crawlspaces, Cleaning, Flooring, Heating, Lighting, Painting & Staining, Plumbing, Siding, Toilet, Walls & Ceilings...Transcript For September 9, 2006, Hour 2
Bugs, Pests & Rodents, Cleaning, Driveways, Paths & Sidewalks, Flooring, Garage, Heating, Toilet, Tub & Shower...Transcript For July 15, 2006, Hour 1
Flooring, Heating, Lighting, Remodels & Additions, Safety, Toilet, Tub & Shower, Windows & Skylights, Wood Stoves & Fireplaces...Transcript For June 10, 2006, Hour 2
Basements & Crawlspaces, Bugs, Pests & Rodents, Decks & Porches, Flooring, Heating, Roofing...Transcript For March 18, 2006, Hour 2
Heating, Painting & Staining, Toilet, Walls & Ceilings...Transcript For March 18, 2006, Hour 1
Appliances, Buying, Selling or Building a Home, Decorating & Design, Heating, Insulation & Ventilation, Roofing, Walls & Ceilings, Windows & Skylights...Transcript For March 11, 2006, Hour 1
Basements & Crawlspaces, Bath Remodeling, Heating, Product Recomendations, Safety, Stairs & Railings...Transcript For February 25, 2006, Hour 2
Basements & Crawlspaces, Cleaning, Decks & Porches, Garage, Heating, Insulation & Ventilation, Mold, Safety, Windows & Skylights, Wood Stoves & Fireplaces...Transcript For February 18, 2006, Hour 2
Cleaning, Doors, Foundation, Heating, Plumbing, Roofing, Toilet, Walls & Ceilings...Transcript For February 11, 2006, Hour 2
Air Conditioning, Buying, Selling or Building a Home, Cleaning, Doors, Flooring, Foundation, Heating, Plumbing, Wood Stoves & Fireplaces...Transcript For February 4, 2006, Hour 1
Electrical, Energy Savings, Heating, Insulation & Ventilation, Mold, Plumbing, Roofing, Safety...Transcript For January 28, 2006, Hour 2
Decorating & Design, Faucets, Heating, Insulation & Ventilation, Plumbing, Toilet, Walls & Ceilings...Heating News Releases
Heating News Releases
Winter’s Helpers
Air Conditioning, Decorating & Design, Fall, Heating, Insulation & Ventilation, Lawn & Garden, Painting & Staining, Siding, Windows & Skylights...While most American do-it-yourselfers continue to make the most of a temperate autumn, it won’t be long until cooler weather and seasonal storms send ...
Fall Fixings
Heating, Insulation & Ventilation, Kitchen Remodeling, Mold, Painting & Staining, Windows & Skylights...Warmer days are waning and cooler days ahead signal the onset of fall. “Fall home fix-ups are to fall what spring cleaning is to spring,” says home i...
What’s Hot In Building And Home Improvement For 2006:
Air Conditioning, Decks & Porches, Fences & Gates, Heating, Mold, Plumbing...
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Fall Home Fix-ups To Make Winter More Comfortable And Affordable
Energy Savings, Heating, Mold, Storm Proofing...For Sale: Fresh Air
Air Conditioning, Heating, Insulation & Ventilation, Mold...Spring Spruce Ups For Your Home
Air Conditioning, Cleaning, Doors, Heating, Insulation & Ventilation, Mold...
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