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How to Install a Heat Pump Water Heater | This Old House thumbnail
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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…
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How to Seal Leaky Ductwork | Ask This Old House

Richard Trethewey shows an innovative new way to seal ducts from the inside. (See below for steps.) SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Richard uses a new technology to seal ducts from the inside. Steps for How to Seal Leaky Ductwork: 1. Remove the grilles from all of the supply and return registers. 2. Plug…
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How to Install a Forced-Air Bypass Damper | This Old House

Plumbing and heating contractor Richard Trethewey quiets a whistling heating duct. (See below for a shopping list and tools.) SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Shopping List for How to Install a Forced-Air Bypass Damper: - Bypass damper, used to quiet a noisy duct - Start collars, for attaching bypass damper to existing duct Tools…
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How to Reconnect a Radiator | Ask This Old House

A homeowner’s radiator sprung away from the pipe when he tried to replace the valve, so Ask This Old House plumbing and HVAC expert Richard Trethewey heads to his house to help him reconnect it SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Time: 1-2 hours Cost: $50 Skill Level: Difficult Tools List for Reconnecting a Radiator:…
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How to Install a Whole-House Fan | This Old House

This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows a quick and clever way to keep a home cool. (See below for a shopping list and tools.) SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Tom helped a homeowner reduce his air-conditioning costs by installing a whole-house fan. Mounted in the floor of the attic, the fan pushes…
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Can I Remove These Ugly Soffits In My Kitchen Or Bath?

Soffits over kitchen cabinets or over a bathtub or shower were very popular in the 70's, 80's and 90's but today most people just want them gone! They tend to make a space feel confined and look dated. But, can you remove your ugly soffits when you remodel your kitchen or bath? Maybe yes, maybe…
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How to Repair a Frozen Air Conditioner | Ask This Old House thumbnail
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How to Repair a Frozen Air Conditioner | Ask This Old House

Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows how to prevent ice buildup from shutting down an air-conditioning system. (See below for steps.) SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Richard troubleshoots an air conditioning coil that freezes up with use. Richard replaced a 4-ton air conditioner with a more appropriately sized 3-ton air conditioner. Steps for…
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Installing A Toe Kick Ducting Kit – Toe Ductor

The dishwasher cabinet I made for my kitchen renovation blocks off the only heat register for the room. To solve this issue I bought a commercially made product called the Toe Ductor. It is a ducting kit that connects your wall vent to your toe kick underneath your cabinet. Here is a link to the…
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How to Install Room-By-Room Zoning in an HVAC System | Ask This Old House thumbnail
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How to Install Room-By-Room Zoning in an HVAC System | Ask This Old House

Ask This Old House plumbing expert Richard Trethewey learns about an HVAC system that allows each room to be zoned out using smartphone technology. 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 ready to answer. Ask This…
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