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Question by Thurman P: what will clean the calcuim from a coffee pot heating element?
i have a bad build up in the heating element and it takes a long time to make coffee.

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Answer by RozPot
There are products that are made specifically for this problem. Otherwise, vinegar and/or lemon juice mixed with purified water works well.

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Question by Peter Griffin: Can I run a diesel generator off of home heating oil?
Is it possible to run a diesel generator off of home heating oil? Any info would be appreciated.
How long will diesel fuel stay stable in a 5 gallon gasoline container? Is it like gasoline in that it isnt stable for long without the use of stabilizer?

If it doesnt stay good for long, is there such a thing as “diesel stabilizer’? Thanks.

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Answer by diofanbo
home heating oil is kerosene it wil work but I would at least mix it half and half with diesel because the consistency will be too thin for most diesel engines this is why kerosene is added to diesel in the winter when it tends to gum up

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Costs
An approximate cost of an installed hydronic radiant floor heating system by a licensed mechanical contractor can range from 0 to 0 per approximately 100 square feet. This cost can be more or less depending on specific heating requirements and energy efficiency results. In addition to the heating system, a mechanical ventilation system is required in the house.
Maintenance and Repairs
It is recommended that annual maintenance be done on

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When it comes to owning a home, there are many things a homeowner can do to improve the quality of life around the house. Monitoring the heating and cooling system can go a long way towards not only improving comfort, but saving money as well. The following are tips on how to better care for and monitor your home’s heat pump.

Take Time To Understand How Your Heat Pump Works.

There are two parts to heat pump installations. This is commonly referred to as a

Question by HeatQuestion: How much would it cost to have a gas heating system installed in an older brick home with an oil furnace?
The house is in a neighborhood with gas lines, but I don’t know how close the main gas line is. It’s roughly 1,200 square foot. It also has a fireplace, which will help with the heating costs but we want to find out how much it would be to make the change from oil to gas, as oil can be so expensive.

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Answer by fluffernut
Assuming the duct work is all set up, etc I can only tell you our 2,000 sf home got a new super energy efficient furnace and it cost around $ 7,000…just under I think.

Your home is smaller but you’ll have the cost of running in a gas line.

New furnace is super quiet……wow…..I can be in same room with it and not realize it is running.

Assume your home is older so air exchange should be a problem, newer homes need to add an air exchange unit to bring in extra air to the home.

Also make certain you are fully insulated, probably the #1 best home improvement for energy and $ $ conservation.

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Question by trollfinder: Who invented the modern day air conditioning and heating systems?
As you all know it’s pretty cold lately, and most people’s houses have their heating going, and it had me thinking, who invented the modern day air duct and heating systems? I know that there had been furnaces and heating since Cleopatra’s time but not the modern ones we have now, so, who was it?

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Answer by Caretaker
Benjamin Franklin invented the Franklin Stove that heated flowing air rather than just heating a space such as a fireplace would. However forced air heat dates back to at least the Roman times when they lit fires causing the movement of heated air to go through channels heating other parts of the structure. http://answers.google.com/answers/threadview?id=294991 If you are talking about ‘Forced Air’ as we know it you can only go back to 1947, http://www.google.com.sg/#q=history+of+forced+air+heating&hl=en&tbs=tl:1&tbo=u&ei=nJVFS_-DKM2HkQXsqZCCAw&sa=X&oi=timeline_result&ct=title&resnum=11&ved=0CDMQ5wIwCg&fp=727c4efb8f8690a1

Many years ago I read where the Ancient Egyptians had slaves draw large blocks forming portions of their walls into the desert at night where they would become very cold. Before dawn they would be drug back and reinserted into the walls where they would soak up heat from the room during the day. But I can’t find any confirmation on the web.

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Many people employ a wrong notion in terms of a heat rash. In reality most parents have believed that a red rash on the skin of their total kids is really a heat rash. This short article on heat rash can certainly make it easier for that you comprehend the issues you should be aware regarding this.

In the word itself, a heat rash is a result of excessive heat particularly children, This heat rash happens when these are over dressed, or even the heat outside

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Question by sal: How can I childproof a heating floor register?
We are renting an old house and the only heating is from a grate in the living room floor. We have a baby gate around it,but my 11 month old keeps throwing toys over the gate. If I don’t catch them in time, it gets hot enough for them to melt. Does anyone know what I can use to cover it that will let the heat through, not be hot enough to melt things or cause burns, and not be burnt or melted itself? At this point, I don’t care if it’s ugly, just pet, child and toy safe.

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Answer by livin life
I dont know what u can buy, but why not build a wire mesh box to put over it..if its about a foot high, it wont get too hot for little hands or toys.

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Question by jpweightlifter81: how much would it cost to convert my home heating?
my house currently has an oil furnace for heating, how much would it cost to get it switched over to natural gas?

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Answer by M-2
I would guess you need a new furnace,using exsiting duct work, anywhere from $ 1,500 and higher.

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Question by Siouxxi B. Morningstar: What are some good ways to conserve on home heating, yet stay warm?
I have lived most of my life in Wisconsin, but I am currently living in western South Dakota. It gets plenty cold here. I am not worried about the heating expense, just that I want to conserve and be a bit more eco-friendly. What are good ways to conserve home energy in the winter?

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Answer by weasel
keep all doors closed

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Introducing The New, Lower Priced Side Pocket Tailgate Hotbag

The new Side Pocket Tailgate Hotbag is perfect for tailgaters

(PRWEB) October 10, 2011

Tailgaters will love the new Side Pocket Electric Tailgate Hotbag with new features and an attractive lower price. Tailgate Hotbags are electrically heated portable food warmers that allow tailgaters to take home cooked appetizers, casseroles and stews to the party and serve them oven-hot, even if the party is hours away. The new Side Pocket Tailgate Hotbag is made of easy to clean 600 Denier nylon with thermostatically controlled electric heating elements on the front and back walls for consistent, even heat. Simply plug the supplied 6’ power cord into the vehicle’s 12v outlet and the Electric Tailgate Hotbag heats to 160-165 degrees to keep food hot and safe from the time it leaves the oven until it’s ready serve, even if the party is in the next state.

The new Side Pocket Electric Tailgate Hotbag has a rigid bottom, extra insulation and a press and seal top to keep the heat in. Inside it’s 16”w x 9”d x 12”h, plenty of room for an entire meal and it only weighs 4½ lbs.

The bag has an adjustable shoulder strap for easy carrying, top handles and roomy 3x9x6.5 pockets on both ends for condiments, napkins, utensils or beverages. The supplied 6’ power cord plugs into any 12v outlet or use the optional AC adapter (available at TailgateHotbag.com) that plugs into any wall outlet to heat the bag indefinitely for dinner parties, gatherings and pot lucks.

Electric Tailgate Hotbags also come in two other sizes. The Side-Loading Electric Tailgate Hotbag comes in a 17X18X5 standard size and a large 17X19X12 size for big parties. The standard size bag is perfect for flat dishes like wings and casseroles while the large size is best for foods that can be stacked, but need to be kept hot, like sandwiches and pizzas.

All Electric Tailgate Hotbags are made with the highest quality materials available and come with a limited warranty found on the web site. To learn more about Electric Tailgate Hotbags or to order, go to: http://www.TailgateHotbag.com

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Question by Niki: How do I fix the heating system in my house?
The heating and cooling system in my house is kind of off. The air conditioning works fine but the heat does not. When turned on auto and set to a certain temperature it will come on for a few moments and then click back off. The few minutes that it is on it smells like something is on fire as well. i have no clue how to fix this myself and it is getting cold!
Da Boomp is definitely getting best answer on this one!

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Answer by G.T
feel I have already answered this question,anyways the reverse cycle solenoid valve controlling the gas is seized in place, this may require a A/C personal to fix it, solenoid need to be replaced, this involves hot work and charge of freon gas after the repair, suggest don’t try to run the compressor on heat this may damage the compressor, good luck

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Guilbert Express to Announce the Launch of it’s North America Operations at METALCON International 2011 in Atlanta

Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) October 12, 2011

Guilbert Express, a European leader specialized in developing high quality heating tools for the Building, Roofing and Agriculture markets, today announced the launch of it’s North America Operations, a new division focused on the development for the US and Canadian market, at METALCON 2011. METALCON is the premier event for metal construction professionals and draws nearly 8,000 designers, builders, developers and suppliers from more than 50 countries.

“Establishing a local presence in the US and Canadian market is the next important step in the growth of the company.” said Philippe Guilbert, CEO of Guilbert Express. “Despite a more difficult economic condition, we believe there is tremendous opportunity in this market for the range of high-end quality heating tools we offer.”

Several investments have been made to support the launch of the US division and provide enhanced service and support to the US and Canadian customers. The establishment of a local customer service team, US warehousing and operational support for quick delivery and development of local marketing resources including a new product website are only some the investments made specifically for the North America market. The products have been packaged in easy “grab-and-go” kits with UL listed components, which make it easy to select the right heating tools and get right to work.

“Backed by over 100 years of experience and over 60 patents to our name, our products are proven efficient and safe to meet the demanding needs of the professional user.” said Philippe Guilbert “With these additional investments for the US and Canadian market, we believe whether you’re a roofer, contractor or distributor, Guilbert Express can how how better tools mean better business.”

At Metalcon, Guilbert Express will be demonstrating their complete Range of Express Soldering Irons developed for Sheet Metal Applications and the newest set of Ultra Light Titanium and Stainless Steel Express Roofing Torches. For more information on the company or it’s range of heating tools and soldering equipment, please visit Guilbert Express at METALCON, Booth #1835, from October 11-13, 2011 in the The Georgia World Congress Center or visit guilbert-express.com.

About Guilbert Express:

Guilbert Express offers a wide range of heating tools for the Building, Roofing, Agriculture and DIY markets including Express Soldering Irons, Titanium and Stainless Steel Express Roofing Torches and the Express Dehorner. With nearly seven percent of sales dedicated to Research and Development and over 60 patents, Guilbert Express has been recognized worldwide as a provider of high quality and innovative heating tools, which are available in all 5 continents. For more information on Guilbert Express products, please visit guilbert-express.com.

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Question by nathan w: How do I replace a heating element in an Electric Dryer?
A GE or Whirlpool Stackable washer & dryer. It takes 15 minutes for it to heat up and it still wont get hot enough to dry a load. Any ideas? I’ve never replaced a heating element and I don’t know how to test if that’s even the problem.

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Answer by uclueletbc
just remove the back of the dryer, from there u can see what u need to do….very easy

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Question by gmcfayden: How much does It cost to have solar heating installed?
I am looking to find alternative means of energy.

My electrical bill is astronomical as it is the only source of energy in my home.

I no longer use gas heat as my last heating bill was almost $ 600.00 a month. So, all sources of energy in my home is certainly electrical in nature.

I am looking to have solar panels installed for home heating and for hot water.

About how much am I looking to throw into this gesture?

Anyone have an idea how to get started?

Your sister,
Ginger

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Answer by Aussie Witch 50
I have made some enquiries on going totally solar and for a hot water service was around $ 4,000.00..
I am going to totally cover my roof (only 3 sides) with solar panels which will cost around $ 24 – $ 30,000.00…
Right now my Government is paying us rebates as incentives to become green on a variety of things ; especially since we are in the worst drought since recorded history…
My prices are in Aussie dollars, and are Aussie made products…

Ginger what do you do leave all your lights on 24/7, go to the low green light bulbs, a 75W globe can be reduced down to 14W, a 25W globe which I use in the passage and in all bedrooms down to 5W…
I have normal reading lights, but I find I only need those lights to just to negotiate my way, so they don’t have to be bright..
A $ 600.00 electric bill per month I find absolutely staggering, your electricity must be very expensive, my average bill @ pensioner rates is around $ 115.00 for 3 months…
Good on you Ginger, go green and let’s help to save our Mother Earth…
Blessed Be… )O(

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Question by Perndar: what kind of low cost heating can i get?
I live in a remade barn. It a great place but i spend a lot of money every winter in heating because i have to use portable electric heaters. I wanted to know if there was a low cost way to heat my home?
thanks guys i was thinking the same thing. i just wanted to get a second opinion.

and anjel I do live on long island. you can imagine what it costs to heat my home

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Answer by Mike S
Nothing beats a wood stove, very cheap to run and gives off good heat for hours, check out Northerntool.com, they have a pretty good selection of not just woodstoves, but propane heaters and things like that.

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Question by Boludo: What is more efficient with a hydronic radiant floor heating system, a programmable or regular thermostat?
We just installed a radiant floor heating system and our plumber tells us that a regular thermostat is in fact more efficient than a programmable one, because it doesn’t have to use a lot of energy to get the water hot again. We installed a high efficient munchkin boiler. Thoughts?

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Answer by Derek
I look at it like this..radiant heat is a nice even heat once its up and running. If you let your home go cool when your not home, a radiant system is going to have more recovery time than forced air. Any setback would be savings, but I dont think it would be substantial.

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Question by VEGGIE LOVE: If your heating and cooling ducts beneath your house are disconnected somewhere?
If your heating and cooling ducts are disconnected somewhere beneath your house how do you go about fixing that? Can you do it yourself? If yes..how? If you have to have it done professionally about how much does that cost? AND just how does that happen?

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Answer by RICH @www.hvac-for-beginners.com
It is an easy diy project. As far as fixing it, that depends on the type of duct system. Also, as long as you are repairing it, you may want to seal the ducts and insulate them to save money. For more info, check out the ducts page at my source.

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Question by : What are the pros and cons of electric heating?
We recently bought a home with electric heating. We’ve always had gas before and I wanted to know about some of your experiences with it.
How much more expensive? I was paying about $ 150 in the winter per month for gas heat in a very poorly insulated home.
Thanks for the info about gas heat, but I no longer have it and can’t exactly replace my entire electric heating system. I’m kinda stuck with eletric for now.

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Answer by ricky
quiet. expensive.

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Top Philadelphia Heating Contractor Announces Special Discount On All Service Calls During Fall 2011

Philadelphia, PA (PRWEB) October 04, 2011

Martins Mechanical knows living without heat during frigid Philadelphia winters is not only uncomfortable, but also can be life-threatening. They also know that assuring an HVAC system is operating at peak performance can save homeowners money on their heating bills.

To help homeowners during these tough economic times keep their heaters running and save money, Martins Mechanical is offering $ 20 off all service calls during the fall months.

Whether a homeowner needs to replace an old air conditioning and heating system, wants to upgrade with the latest in energy efficient systems, or simply needs an annual check-up and service,

Martin Mechanical offers timely, cost-effective, and professional service.

The business is highly qualified to work on all types of control systems and all brands of commercial equipment. Owner Martin Mercado, owner of Martins Mechanical has 15 years experience and can provide expertise, excellence in quality, and customer-oriented service.

In fact, a customer’s comfort and continued satisfaction is his highest priority. “If people have a problem and I can fix it and make the homeowner happy, that is the best feeling,” Martin says.

Perhaps most importantly, Martins Mechanical is a company that local residents and business owners can trust. Martin is a family man with integrity and honesty who on a rare day off enjoys playing at the park with his two kids. Those same values are practiced in his business.

Martins Mechanical offers residential and commercial heating, cooling, refrigeration, installation and repair services to Philadelphia and Montgomery Counties. To learn more about their quality work and refreshingly affordable prices, please call (215) 728-1928.

About Martins Mechanical, Inc.

Martins Mechanical, Inc. provides reliable, professional service in the HVAC industry. They specialize in residential and commercial HVAC services, refrigeration, heating and air conditioning, installation and repairs. Martins Mechanical serves Philadelphia and Montgomery Counties in Pennsylvania.

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More Heating Press Releases

by The U.S. National Archives

If you want to heat your home efficiently and affordably, there is an option that you may want to consider. Opting to use a radiant heating system that warms the floors in your home and, from there, the air can actually be one of the most environmentally responsible ways of keeping your home at a comfortable level. Here are a few advantages that you may not have considered.

Heat sources are almost all environmentally friendly
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by The Library of Congress

Are you someone who has not yet experienced the magic of electric floor heating? Are  you still using those conventional room heaters to warm up your space? If yes then you have quite a treat waiting ahead of you. Electric Underfloor heating is one of the most popular home upgrades prevailing in the United Kingdom. In

by Museum of Hartlepool

Question by LightsDownLow: How much would it cost to fix the heating in a work van?
I am looking to buy a 1993 ford work van off of someone. The only thing wrong with it is that the heating doesn’t work. That’s all he knows, no specific parts or anything. I want to use this for my band equipment, and need an estimate on how much it will cost to fix. Please Help! Thanks a lot

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Answer by Michael S
Can’t even give a wide estimate because we don’t know where the problem is. Could be switch, heater core, blower motor, heater control valve. Too many variables. Anywhere from $ 40 to $ 800.

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Almost every one of us will experience knee pain at least once in our lives. There are a number of causes of knee pain which includes ligament injuries, dislocated kneecap, patellar tendonitis, and arthritis. While some knee issues can be fixed with surgery others can be cured with physical therapy but require lots of time. Conditions which are known as knee arthritis can make even the simplest of daily tasks like walking very painful. However regardless of the

by The U.S. National Archives

Question by peter k: how much does it cost to use radiant heating for your sidewalk and driveway?
does anyone have radiant heating in their sidewalk and or driveway, or could you give me some sort of estimate of installation costs and energy expense for this?

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Answer by heavenlli_61
too much darling.

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