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Attic Fan
If your home can't accommodate central air conditioning, try a whole-house attic fan. This device pushes hot air out through ... |
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Beat The Heat
Install window air conditioners snugly. Insulate spaces around air conditioners for a tighter fit. An air conditioner with a ... |
 
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Building an Energy Star Certified Home
John Livermore joins Bob to explain the Energy Star Homes program started in the 1970s by the U.S. Environmental Protection ... |
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Carbon Monoxide Risks
To reduce the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning, have your heating equipment "tuned up" each year, preferably before the ... |
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Carbon Monoxide Symptoms
The symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning are often confused with those of influenza, and the highest incidence of poisoning ... |
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Ceiling Fan Benefits
Running a ceiling fan in the summer can make you feel 4 degrees cooler, even without air conditioning. Remember to run your ... |
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Ceiling Fan Heating
During winter, a ceiling fan can move heat trapped near the ceiling back into the living area. This is especially valuable in ... |
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Ceiling Fan Height
Set fan clearance at 9 feet above the floor if possible (if this is not possible, maintain a minimum clearance of 7 feet. ... |
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Ceiling Fan Installation
Because it's much more complicated to install a ceiling fan than a ceiling light fixture, you might want to consider having ... |
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Ceiling Fan Pitch
For a ceiling fan to move the right amount of air, its blades should be set at a 14 degree angle. Blades set at a 10 degree ... |
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Ceiling Fan Quality
The most important part of a ceiling fan is its motor. High-end brands usually have the most energy-efficient, well-designed ... |
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Ceiling Fan Rotation
Ceiling fans should rotate counter clock-wise in the summer (to generate a breeze downward to cool you off) and clock-wise in ... |
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Ceiling Fan Size
Before you buy a fan, consider the size of the room you want to cool. A 52-inch fan is appropriate for a room that's 230 ... |
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Efficient Ceiling Fans
Energy Star labeled ceiling fans with lighting attached use 40% less energy than conventional models, keeping you cool for less. |
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Energy Star Lighting Fixtures and Ceiling Fan
The ceiling fan is being installed in the Punta Gorda home. Its workbox must be firmly mounted to hold the ceiling fan in ... |
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Final Tour of the Tropical Themed Home
For the final show here in the Miami suburb of Kendall, Bob gives us the grand tour of the new kitchen with the happy ... |
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Fixing Fans
There are numerous fans in your home and each can be easily tested and repaired. |
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Fixing Forced-Air Distribution Systems
Many types of household heating systems use forced-air to distribute the heat. In case of problems, check with the Fix-It Club. |
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Home Maintenance Checklist
Here's a simple bi-annual "Top to Bottom" checklist to keep your home in shape year round. |
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House Fans
In the hot summer months, use an attic fan to draw hot air out of the attic. Use a whole-house fan to draw fresh air in ... |
