Category Archives: HVAC

Carmen’s Very Own Indoor Bathroom!

Posted on February 20, 2012 by Kristin

These are photos of the actual equipment necessary for our geothermal heat. The first photo is the air handler in the attic, which handles the 2nd story heat. The second photo is the air handler in the basement, which controls … Continue reading →

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Backyard Devastation (alternatively titled The Geothermal Process)

Posted on December 13, 2010 by Kristin

We lost our backyard a few weeks back. I know this sacrifice is temporary, but it still stings a little. The dog seems a little depressed without her home turf, and I may have cried a little as we chopped … Continue reading →

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Get Your Geothermal by 2016!

Posted on October 11, 2010 by Kristin

As I mentioned last week, our central heat installation is dependent on this backyard renovation. Why, you might ask, does our HVAC have anything to do with the backyard? Well, let’s start at the beginning. Our house has no ductwork … Continue reading →

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Midweek Update: The Mercury’s-a-Climbin’

Posted on January 13, 2010 by Kristin

The thermometer in our bedroom read a sultry 66 degrees last night! That’s a six degree increase from the norm, which is huge considering that we have not turned up the space heaters and the weather outside is still the … Continue reading →

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Insulating the Attic, alternatively titled A New Hole in the Ceiling

Posted on January 11, 2010 by Kristin

Finally, some information on a current project! This weekend we decided to insulate our attic, which had no insulation. Nada. Zero. Zip. We’d been putting this off for 2 1/2 years because we plan on one day finishing the front … Continue reading →

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