One of the most cost-effective and energy-conserving measures you can take is to insulate duct or pipe runs in the unheated areas of your home. By not insulating these conduits, you are essentially ...

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Q. The heating ducts in our basement are exposed, and I know a lot of heat that I’d like to have upstairs is being lost moving through the ducts. The main duct is large and rectangular and runs almost ...

Routine vacuuming or dusting of your HVAC registers is important, but cleaning further inside the ductwork is not necessary on a regular basis. However, there are certain circumstances that warrant ...

Q: My heating ducts are in the cellar, and the small ones that go to individual rooms are between the joists. How can I insulate them? The trunk lines (big rectangular ones) are under the joists. How ...

The free, revised, 45-page Guide to Insulated HVAC Duct Systems (publication AH121) covers five types of fiberglass insulated air duct systems. The uses and benefits of each system are discussed in ...

You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. Most homeowners are aware of the importance of insulation in attics, walls ...

When it comes to keeping a poorly insulated home warm, every little helps. To prevent heat loss through your attic, start by ...

Q-I want to paint over an asbestos covering on some of the heating vents in my basements. I have already sealed the edges of the asbestos with tape. What kind of paint should I use? A-I assume you are ...