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Cooper Hand Tools Recall of Weller Heating Element used in Soldering Irons The housing of the heating element can unexpectedly leak hot metal, posing a serious risk of a burn injury to the user. |
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Home Heating and Cooling Maintenance Keep Repairs At Bay Home maintenance isn't restricted to repairs. In fact, certain tasks -- when performed regularly -- may actually prevent things from breaking in the first place. |
This Old House
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5 Essential Steps for Window AC Upkeep Your window unit has worked hard all summer to keep you cool. Return the favor with a little end-of-season TLC |
Popular Mechanics
May 2009
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Staying Cool: How to Replace Your Old Central Air Conditioner Here's a crash course in the mechanical system that helps you keep your cool when temperatures start to climb. |
Home Toys
June 2005 |
Adding Heat to Cold, Finished Rooms Most homes will have one or more areas in them that are chronically cold. There are a variety of solutions to this common problem including portable electric heaters, hot water heaters, and even under floor heating. |
Popular Mechanics
May 27, 2009 |
Quick Fixes for Unreliable Ovens and Stoves Appliances can make life easier, until they start leaking, heating imperfectly and generally malfunctioning. Here are some quick fixes for ovens and stoves. |
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October 2004 |
Which Radiant Floor Heating System is Best for Me? The answer lies in the type of project you are doing. Not every system is ideal for every project, but there is an ideal system for every project. |
This Old House
Joseph D'agnese |
Radiant Floor Heating Keeping your feet warm saves energy as it provides the ultimate in comfort. |
The Motley Fool
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Save on Heating Costs Winter is on the way, and we'll soon be experiencing paroxysms of despair when we open our heating bills. Here are some tips on heating your home for less. |
Popular Mechanics
August 1998
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Central Air-Conditioning How to buy cool air... |
U.S. CPSC
February 7, 2002 |
Honeywell Recalls Moveable Baseboard Heaters The heating element in these baseboard heaters can short-circuit and ignite combustible material under the heater, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers... |
Popular Mechanics
October 2000
Thomas Klenck |
Heat-Recovery Ventilator A simple device that keeps heat in your house while moving stale air out. |
Home Toys
October 2002
Wade Johnston |
Electric Underfloor Heating: Quiet, Comfortable, Connected Electric floor heating systems are usually connected through a programmable thermostat that controls each individual room. These thermostats work off a floor sensor to allow accurate control of the heat. |
This Old House
Richard Trethewey |
This New Radiator An HVAC expert warms to the topic of the McCues' new European-style heating system in Manchester. |
Home Toys
April 2003
Tom W. Jackson |
HVAC Zoning Controls Homeowners would like to increase their comfort level while conserving energy. An excellent method to do this is through zoning. |
Popular Mechanics
December 2008
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How Your Heating System Works: A Primer Regardless of what prompts you to take a second look at your house's heating system, or perhaps the first look, you do need to be conversant with what makes it tick. Here are the basics. |
Home Toys
December 2004 |
Heated Driveways: Who, What, Where, When, Why, & How Electric snow melting systems for your driveway are fairly easy to install, and any experienced "do-it-yourselfer," contractor, or electrician would be a candidate for installing a system. |
This Old House
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Geothermal Heat Pump For the ultimate in comfort and energy conservation, start by digging a hole. |
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December 14, 2006
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Lower Your Heating Costs As winter settles in, here are some money-saving tips for keeping the cold out. |
This Old House
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Give Your Feet a Treat This electric floor-heating system is relatively easy to install, won't leak, and doesn't cost a lot to operate. It can be installed wherever warm floors are appreciated, especially in bathrooms, mudrooms and kitchens. |
The Motley Fool
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Brushing Up on Brush Engineered Materials A revival in late-cycle markets could lead to further gains. This is an interesting specialty metal company that could still have some room to run. Investors, take note. |
U.S. CPSC
December 14, 2005 |
CPSC Warns Of Hazards from Furnaces, Space Heaters and Fireplaces The agency urges consumers to conduct annual furnace inspections, and to install smoke and CO alarms. |
U.S. CPSC
December 1, 2005 |
King of Fans Inc. Recall of Oil-Filled Radiator Heaters Welds in the heating fins can break, allowing oil to leak. This poses a burn and fall hazard to consumers. |
Popular Mechanics
April 2009
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Big Ass Fans Move Massive Amounts of Air Efficiently When it comes to heating and cooling large rooms efficiently, bigger fans are better. |
U.S. CPSC
January 28, 2009 |
CPSC Warns of Deadly Fire and Carbon Monoxide Hazards with Winter Home Heating The U. S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is urging consumers to keep safety in mind when it comes to heating their homes this winter. |
