How a Heat Pump Works | This Old House

This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey instructs Kevin O’Connor on the basic principles of how a heat pump works. #ThisOldHouse #AskTOH SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse The heart of the heating and cooling system will be a heat pump. This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey uses a mock…

How to Install an Electric Heat Pump Water Heater | Ask This Old House

Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey travels to Celebration, Florida to help a homeowner select and install the right electric water heater SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Time: 3-4 hours Cost: $1000 Skill Level: Moderate Tools List for Installing an Electric Heat Pump: Hose Pipe cutters Shopping List: Electric heat…

How to Install a Whole-House Ductless System | Ask This Old House

Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows a style of ductless heat pump that can be used to heat and cool an entire house. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Time: 1-2 days Cost: $10,000 and Up Skill Level: Professional Steps: 1. Installing a whole house heat pump is best left…

Underfloor Heating Installation

Underfloor Heating Installation. A few tricks and tips to make your bathroom installation a whole lot easier. See how to connect the pipes and fittings to the kitchen sink, sink, toilet water lines using PEX water lines and PEX fittings. How to install a drain system, different ways to configure it for your own situation.This…

How to Install a Ductless Heat Pump | Ask This Old House

This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey and host Kevin O'Connor install a ductless heat pump to heat and cool a room. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Steps for How to Install a Ductless Heat Pump: 1. Calculate the heat and cooling load of the space, then order the appropriate size heat…

How to Install a Heat Pump for Heating & Cooling | Ask This Old House

Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey installs a ductless (and ducted!) heat pump. The system will provide efficient heating and cooling for the entire house. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse About Ask This Old House TV: Homeowners have a virtual truckload of questions for us on smaller projects, and we're…

How to Install a Heat Pump Water Heater | This Old House

This Old House plumbing and heating contractor Richard Trethewey is in hot water—again. (See below for a shopping list and tools.) SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Shopping List for How to Install a Heat Pump Water Heater: - electric heat-pump water heater - copper pipe and assorted fittings and valves, used to connect new…