Propane Heat: Like Gas, With Three Differences That Matter
A propane furnace runs almost exactly like a natural gas furnace: same burner concept, same blower, same thermostat control, same basic troubleshooting…
How Much Insulation Does a Home in Delaware Need?
Delaware’s answer is simpler than most states get: the whole state sits in a single insulation zone, so the numbers don’t shift as you cross a county line.
The Oil Furnace: What Is Different About Burning Oil
An oil furnace burns a liquid fuel that has to be turned into a fine mist before it will ignite, and that single fact changes almost everything about how…
How Much Insulation Does a Home in Connecticut Need?
Connecticut sits entirely in IECC climate zone 5A, so there’s no county-by-county guessing here.
How Much Insulation Does a Home in Colorado Need?
Colorado doesn’t have a single insulation number, because it doesn’t have a single climate.
The Switches That Shut Your Furnace Down, and Why
A furnace limit switch is a safety control that shuts the burner or blower down when it senses a condition outside its safe range, most often too much…
A Furnace in the Attic: What That Location Costs You
Putting a furnace in the attic solves a real problem in homes with no basement and a crawlspace too tight to work in.
How Much Insulation Does a Home in California Need?
California doesn’t have a single insulation R-value. The state’s 58 counties fall into seven different IECC climate zones, from the dry inland valleys to…
Where a Heat Pump’s Outdoor Unit Should Sit, and What Snow Does to It
The short answer: raised above the snow line you actually get each winter, positioned where its own meltwater can run off and away, and set clear of…
How Much Insulation Does a Home in Arkansas Need?
Arkansas doesn’t have one insulation answer. The state’s 75 counties split between IECC climate zone 3A and zone 4A, so the recommended attic and floor…