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.
Paul Cummins
- May 30, 2021
- 1 min
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, 2019
- 1 min
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, 2019
- 1 min
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, 2019
- 1 min
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, 2019
- 2 min
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, 2019
- 1 min
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, 2018
- 1 min
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, 2018
- 1 min
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, 2018
- 1 min
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, 2018
- 2 min
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, 2018
- 1 min
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, 2017
- 1 min
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, 2017
- 1 min
Moldy Coils are Quite Common!
No rinsing required. Click on image for link. #cleaning #HVAC #maintenance
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Paul Cummins
- Oct 16, 2017
- 1 min
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, 2017
- 1 min
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, 2017
- 1 min
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, 2017
- 1 min
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, 2016
- 1 min
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, 2016
- 1 min
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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