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How to Diagnose and Repair a Humid Air Conditioner | Ask This Old House

Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey travels to Orlando to diagnose and repair an HVAC system that is creating way too much humidity SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Time: 3-4 hours Skill Level: Expert Steps: 1. When diagnosing a humid air conditioning system, Richard usually follows a series of steps…

Quentin Peters

27/05/2019

How to Shorten a Gas Pipe to Fit an Oven | Ask This Old House

Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shortens a gas pipe for a homeowner whose new stove does not fit against the wall because it is getting stuck on the pipe. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Time: 2-3 hours Cost: $50 Skill Level: Expert – for professionals only Tools List for…

Daniel Miller

08/05/2019

15.34K

How to Flatten a Textured Ceiling | Ask This Old House

Ask This Old House painter Mauro Henrique smooths over a textured ceiling using joint compound. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Time: 6-8 hours Cost: $200 Skill Level: Moderate Tools List for Flattening a Textured Ceiling: Safety glasses [https://amzn.to/2USGrKj] Ladder or staging [https://amzn.to/2Va9MoE] Buckets [https://amzn.to/2UTm8fM] Drill driver [https://amzn.to/2IRufYP] Mixing drill bit [https://amzn.to/2J40hjL] Taping knife [https://amzn.to/2ITdPiE]…

Daniel Miller

03/05/2019

18.57K

How to Install a GPS-Enabled Smart Thermostat | Ask This Old House

Ask This Old House plumbing and heating contractor Richard Trethewey installs a thermostat that can be programmed automatically from a smart phone. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Time: 2 hours Cost: $400 Skill Level: Moderate Tools List for Installing a Smart Thermostat: Screwdriver Needlenose pliers Shopping List: GPS enabled thermostat Steps: 1. Before doing…

Daniel Miller

13/03/2019

5.85K

How to Install a Gas Clothes Dryer | Ask This Old House

Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps an expecting couple select and install a gas dryer. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Time: 3-4 hours Cost: $800 and up Skill Level: Expert – licensed professionals only Tools List for Installing a Gas Clothes Dryer: Pipe wrench (x2) Drill Hole saw Screwdriver…

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28/02/2019

15.80K

How to Vent a Clothes Dryer | Ask This Old House

Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey travels to Cleveland to reroute a lengthy dryer vent. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Time: 1-2 hours Cost: $30 Skill Level: Beginner Tools List for Venting a Clothes Dryer: Measuring tape Drill Driver Hole saw slightly larger than size of vent pipes Metal cutting…

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28/01/2019

10.33K

Common Water Heater Myths Answered | Ask This Old House

Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shares some advice on maintaining water heaters SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Richard explains that most tank-type water heaters last for about 8-12 years. However, by changing the anode rod every 2 years, you can make the hot water tank last for as…

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09/01/2019

Installing Whole House Lightning Protection | Ask This Old House

Ask This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook travels to central Florida to install a lightning protection system SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Resources: Lightning protection was installed with the help of Guy Maxwell of Maxwell Lightning Protection of Florida (http://www.maxwelllightning.com/). About Ask This Old House TV: Homeowners have a virtual truckload of questions…

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05/12/2018

16.21K

How to Replace a Shower Cartridge | Ask This Old House

Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey travels to Seattle to help a homeowner whose shower runs cold whenever there’s a demand for hot water elsewhere in the house SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Cost: $30 Skill Level: Beginner Tools List for Replacing a Shower Cartridge: Flathead screwdriver Cartridge removal tool…

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12/11/2018

1.77K

How to Install a Rustic Stone Walkway | Ask This Old House

Ask This Old House mason Mark McCullough installs a front walkway for a homeowner using natural stone. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Time: 5-6 hours Cost: $2000 Skill Level: Moderate to Expert Tools: Safety glasses Hearing protection Shovel Pickaxe Wheelbarrow Compactor Trowel Rubber mallet Level Masonry hammer Shopping List: Natural stone steppers Spray paint…

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22/10/2018

3.70K

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…

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07/10/2018

18.59K

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…

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17/08/2018

4.44K