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Furnace problems...

I've had this happen with the furnaces in my last two places - definitely check this as it's a super easy fix. There should be a little window in the furnace you can look through to see a diagnostic LED - count the flashes, then look on the inside of the furnace cover/panel or check online...
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- Post #6
- Feb 23, 2015
- Forum: Home and Garden
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Home heating help

Not sure if this is relevant since I don't have experience with boiler systems, but for what it's worth - I put in a new whole-house humidifier, which has it's own "controller" (humidistat). The wire that would normally go from the main thermostat directly to the furnace to kick on the fan...
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- Post #11
- Feb 11, 2015
- Forum: Home and Garden
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Remodeling my kitchen - contemplating wood floors

We're having the same debate, though our kitchen remodel project is still a couple years off. The only thing going against wood as a choice is the potential for water damage - if we do go with wood, I'll definitely be purchasing quite a bit of extra material and be choosing a product that isn't...
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- Post #6
- Jan 29, 2015
- Forum: Home and Garden
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Home and Auto insurance

We have Nationwide and have been satisfied, but I think I'm going to get a quote from Amica because I've heard good things about them, and we need to keep Nationwide honest - I read that many insurance companies basically punish you for being loyal - slowly raising your rates each year assuming...
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- Post #15
- Jan 26, 2015
- Forum: Home and Garden
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HRVs/Filtration

Power Co should be about as unbiased as you're going to get. They'll likely do smoke tests to help locate drafty windows and doors. It sounds like a pain but if they find issues there you can carefully pull back the casing (cut the paint/caulk where the trim meets the wall) and do a better job...
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- Post #12
- Jan 19, 2015
- Forum: Home and Garden
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HRVs/Filtration

He's in MN so I'm guessing the furnace and ductwork are in the basement if he has one. Still good points about blowing unheated or unconditioned air around the house. Best time to use the fan w/o heat or coiling is spring/fall when you want the circulation but the temperature is fine, or to...
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- Post #11
- Jan 19, 2015
- Forum: Home and Garden
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HRVs/Filtration

I'd try to tape or seal whatever ductwork you can get at. That will just give you a little more control if you end up trying rebalance things. I don't know the most cost effective way to do this - I still have to do it in our house but as I mentioned our current configuration is most likely...
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- Post #10
- Jan 19, 2015
- Forum: Home and Garden
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HRVs/Filtration

I had to Google AeroSeal. That could probably be helpful in overall performance, but wouldn't really do much for an imbalance unless the cold rooms happened to have the most ductwork leakage. Are the joints in the ductwork sealed and taped? If it's a new house I'd expect that to be done - so...
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- Post #6
- Jan 16, 2015
- Forum: Home and Garden
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HGTV

I really like(d) Disaster DIY. A lot of other shows were good for general ideas and information, but I prefer the shows that provide at least a little instruction or show techniques. Mike Holmes' shows are pretty informative too, but I think his ego started affecting the quality of the programs.
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- Post #30
- Jan 12, 2015
- Forum: Home and Garden
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Tools

Awesome thread! Some tools I own and use a ton or found useful: - Track Saw (I have a Dewalt - probably would go with the Festool in hindsight, but still love it) - Kreg pocket hole kit - Milwaukee right-angle drill (bought this for assembling a shelving project that I could have planned...
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- Post #97
- Jan 12, 2015
- Forum: Home and Garden
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Pex

Your idea makes sense to me. I might steal it when I redo our bathrooms. We're lucky in that our house happens to have pretty much all the plumbing running through the same walls - upstairs bathroom and kitchen are back to back and downstairs bathroom is directly under. So I could get by with...
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- Post #21
- Jan 12, 2015
- Forum: Home and Garden
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HRVs/Filtration

What do you mean always on fan? Like the furnace (air handler) blower is always running? Do you have a fresh air intake for ventilation of some sort? Where are the cold spots? Are you getting drafts from doors and windows? Are there exterior walls that feel cold (poor insulation)? Are...
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- Post #3
- Jan 12, 2015
- Forum: Home and Garden
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Guys, check your thermostat temp accuracy.

What model radiator are you using? I was looking into those for supplemental heat...
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- Post #42
- Jan 12, 2015
- Forum: Home and Garden
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Chicago Bears bench Cutler

I've been a Cutler apologist for the last few years, but have finally given up on him. I still don't think we have a lot of better options available - the problem now is the ridiculous contract we gave him. If he weren't paid so much I could handle his mediocrity, because he's still probably a...
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- Post #33
- Dec 19, 2014
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Homeland seasons 1-4!

I think this season has been okay. Was sick of Brody (and really sick of his daughter). Definitely enjoying it more than the last season of SOA... not that that's setting the bar particularly high.
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- Post #247
- Dec 16, 2014
- Forum: OT Discussion Club

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