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Heating and cooling

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What is the best underfloor insulation type for radiant floor heat?

Posted by David Irwin July 12, 2020 Heating and cooling 1 response

What is your recommendation for an air source heat pump?

Posted by Martin Dandeneau July 9, 2020 Heating and cooling 4 responses

What is the best heating and cooling system for a slab on grade home?

Posted by Matthew Gioia July 7, 2020 Heating and cooling 4 responses

What is better for a small slab on grade foundation: water (glycol) or electrical radiant heat?

Posted by Mark Dixon July 7, 2020 Delivery: radiant, forced-air and decentralized 3 responses

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How could I convert my hydronic gas heated floors to electric heated floors?

Posted by Betty Potter-Collins June 7, 2020 Delivery: radiant, forced-air and decentralized 3 responses

What does it take to get a water heater air-conditioner and heater mini-split?

Posted by Réal Paquin May 28, 2020 Heat pumps, geothermal and AC 1 response

Does electricity free pellet stove comes in 23'' or less to fit my wall ?

Posted by Peter Kutschy April 21, 2020 Wood stove and biomass heat 1 response

How do you stop wood stove smoke from entering a home?

Posted by Don Leaver March 24, 2020 Wood stove and biomass heat 4 responses

How do you install radiant floor heating in an old building?

Posted by Rob Doda March 19, 2020 Delivery: radiant, forced-air and decentralized 2 responses

What is the payout for converting from gas heat to electric heat?

Posted by Fred Beaulac Jan. 24, 2020 Heating with electricity 3 responses

Air source heat pumps: Which brand has the best performance?

Posted by Mike Brigham Jan. 22, 2020 Heat pumps, geothermal and AC 2 responses

What is the best type of home heating system?

Posted by Jennifer Doll Jan. 20, 2020 Heating and cooling 3 responses

Can hydronic radiant heating be a complete heating solution for a home?

Posted by Jeremy Peters Dec. 16, 2019 Delivery: radiant, forced-air and decentralized 3 responses

Would you recommend Legalett over water radiant floor heat for a backyard studio in Toronto?

Posted by Christine Pountney May 2, 2019 Delivery: radiant, forced-air and decentralized 1 response

Does hydronic radiant cooling work?

Posted by dean c April 30, 2019 Delivery: radiant, forced-air and decentralized 1 response

Should I use an air source heat pump in a Passive House?

Posted by Iain cunningham March 27, 2019 Heating and cooling 1 response

Can I see details about the heating and domestic hot water systems of the Edelweiss house?

Posted by August Wehrmann March 10, 2019 Heat pumps, geothermal and AC 3 responses

What are the options for radiant heat with a slab on grade?

Posted by August Wehrmann Feb. 3, 2019 Delivery: radiant, forced-air and decentralized 1 response
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