Paul CumminsNov 23, 20211 minGoodman High Efficiency Gas Furnace Recall Jan 2019 to November 202123 pan melting incidents reported. Free repairs available. Click on image for news article.
Paul CumminsMay 30, 20211 minToo 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...
Paul CumminsNov 27, 20191 minWhen 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...
Paul CumminsApr 21, 20191 minDIY HVACUp to 25 feet of coils, 5 year guarantee, no-solder fittings, pre-charged with coolant, provides heat and cold. Seems all you need is...
Paul CumminsApr 4, 20191 minLosing 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...
Paul CumminsMar 8, 20192 minHome Energy Conservation: Not That ComplicatedDon'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...
Paul CumminsJan 31, 20191 minDuct Cleaning Results UncertainThe article linked to photo (click on photo) from the Washington Post says studies show dust in ducts usually stays there and does not...
Paul CumminsAug 28, 20181 minDon'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...
Paul CumminsJul 20, 20181 minHeat Recovery System for Good AirJust 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...
Paul CumminsJul 14, 20181 minSave 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...
Paul CumminsJul 8, 20182 minHVAC 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! ...
Paul CumminsMar 10, 20181 minWhat 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...
Paul CumminsNov 2, 20171 minForced air without tearing down walls!Click on image for link. Here's a system by Unico. #HVAC #ventilation
Paul CumminsOct 27, 20171 minMoldy Coils are Quite Common!No rinsing required. Click on image for link. #cleaning #HVAC #maintenance
Paul CumminsOct 16, 20171 minCheap way to save your chimneyWater is the main enemy of your house. When water gets into a chimney it degrades the masonry all the way down, including the firebox. ...
Paul CumminsMay 11, 20171 minSediment 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...
Paul CumminsMar 10, 20171 minThose 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,...
Paul CumminsFeb 12, 20171 minWhen 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...
Paul CumminsOct 24, 20161 minThe 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...
Paul CumminsJun 28, 20161 minGas 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,...