Paul Cummins
Goodman High Efficiency Gas Furnace Recall Jan 2019 to November 2021
23 pan melting incidents reported. Free repairs available. Click on image for news article.
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Paul Cummins
May 30, 20211 min read
Too many flues!
Just because it's a new build and costs over a million bucks doesn't mean there will be fewer problems. This unit had only two...
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Paul Cummins
Nov 27, 20191 min read
When more humidity is desirable...
Too much moisture in the wrong place means mold! Not enough in the winter means dry skin and mucus membranes. I recommend individual...
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Paul Cummins
Apr 21, 20191 min read
DIY HVAC
Up to 25 feet of coils, 5 year guarantee, no-solder fittings, pre-charged with coolant, provides heat and cold. Seems all you need is...
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Paul Cummins
Apr 4, 20191 min read
Losing Money Isn't Cool!
Note the PVC cover on this closed cell foam pipe insulation. I see many an uncovered piece of foam around the low pressure line (cold...
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Paul Cummins
Mar 8, 20192 min read
Home Energy Conservation: Not That Complicated
Don't get me wrong. I love new gadgets! But they have to earn their keep. My wall radar device is basically just a stud finder. Would...
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Paul Cummins
Jan 31, 20191 min read
Duct Cleaning Results Uncertain
The article linked to photo (click on photo) from the Washington Post says studies show dust in ducts usually stays there and does not...
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Paul Cummins
Aug 28, 20181 min read
Don't waste money on expensive disposable air filters for your furnace!
The filters on your furnace are not there for human health--they are there to prevent relatively large particles from clogging your heat...
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Paul Cummins
Jul 20, 20181 min read
Heat Recovery System for Good Air
Just did my second house with a fuel oil leak. Felt loopy after just about 20 minutes in the utility room. If the leak went through the...
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Paul Cummins
Jul 14, 20181 min read
Save money with easy duct insulation!
Have been in some cold crawlspaces and utility rooms during these hot days. This double reflective attic insulation is clean, easy to...
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Paul Cummins
Jul 8, 20182 min read
HVAC Repair or Replace?
This time of year it takes me all evening to re-hydrate after a couple of attics. Thank goodness for a working air conditioner at home! ...
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Paul Cummins
Mar 10, 20181 min read
What size AC unit do you need?
Just did a 3700 square foot house with only one HVAC system. Nice new Bryant heat pump. It had a 4 ton unit, 48,000 BTU/hr equals 4 tons...
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Paul Cummins
Nov 2, 20171 min read
Forced air without tearing down walls!
Click on image for link. Here's a system by Unico. #HVAC #ventilation
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Paul Cummins
Oct 27, 20171 min read
Moldy Coils are Quite Common!
No rinsing required. Click on image for link. #cleaning #HVAC #maintenance
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Paul Cummins
Oct 16, 20171 min read
Cheap way to save your chimney
Water is the main enemy of your house. When water gets into a chimney it degrades the masonry all the way down, including the firebox. ...
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Paul Cummins
May 11, 20171 min read
Sediment traps prevent damage to gas appliances.
This in 19 years of scalings. This is the right way to do it! Because The gas must take a RIGHT turn so the sediment just doesn't shoot...
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Paul Cummins
Mar 10, 20171 min read
Those pesky gas log sets!
So, you chilled the champagne, put on your best cologne, spread out the bearskin rug... but the dang fireplace won't light! Believe me,...
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Paul Cummins
Feb 12, 20171 min read
When your damper isn't there...
Some of those old one-piece dampers just can't be opened and closed easily and sometimes they have fallen out and just aren't there...
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Paul Cummins
Oct 24, 20161 min read
The best value in fire starters!
Not fat but resin! These are made from the heartwood of pine logs. Two or three will start a charcoal or outdoor fire. No lighter...
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Paul Cummins
Jun 28, 20161 min read
Gas Furnaces and Water Heaters Need Air!
Actually for the same reasons we do. We breathe, or respire, so our cells can get oxygen to break down glucose, a complex hydrocarbon,...
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