Heating & Cooling Installation
Read through step-by-step tutorials to help you prepare for any installation pertaining to your heating & cooling.
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Heat Pump Water Heater for Cold Climates
While solar energy’s most common use might be turning the sun’s rays into usable electricity, that’s not its only use. We’re also able to heat things like a home’s water or a pool with this energy, reducing utility costs compared to traditional methods. Technology now exists to combine solar thermal with a heat pump to heat a home’s water, using passive energy for more than just electricity.
How to Install Baseboard Radiator Covers
When a homeowner’s aged baseboards were detracting from the look of their renovations, they called the team at Ask This Old House for a solution. Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey saves the day with new baseboard covers.
How To Install Central Air Conditioning
Learn how to install central air conditioning, including system types, key steps, and how to choose the right setup for your home.
How To Install A Smart Thermostat
Home technology expert Ross Trethewey helps a homeowner upgrade his existing thermostat to a smart model by finding the power source the new device needs.
How To Retrofit Radiant Heating in a Bathroom
Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner install a radiant floor system in their bathroom.
When To Upsize a Water Heater
Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey diagnoses and solves a homeowner’s lack of hot water.
How to Install a Fireplace Insert
Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner supplement their living room heat by installing a wood-burning insert in their existing fireplace.
What Does Propane Tank Installation Cost?
To heat your home or power your appliances with propane, you’ll need to install a large storage tank on your property. Here’s how much that will cost to set up.
How to Move Baseboard Heating
Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner by moving a hot water baseboard heater from one side of a room to another.
How to Install & Maintain a Wood Burning Stove In Your Home
Wood-burning stoves can provide warmth, decor, and ambiance to your home. In this guide, we show you how to install one in your living room.
Basic Types of Home Air Conditioning Systems
Learn the basics of the most common AC systems and how to maintain them with this guide on all the different AC systems.
How to Install a GPS-Enabled Smart Thermostat
Ask This Old House plumbing and heating contractor Richard Trethewey installs a thermostat that can be programmed automatically from a smart phone
How to Heat a Garage Workshop
Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey travels to Akron, Ohio to install a garage heater.
Installing Central Air Conditioning: A Comprehensive Guide
Tired of your window AC unit? From split units to zoned systems to ducts, here’s what you need to know about how central AC systems work.
How to Heat a Swimming Pool with an Air Conditioner
Are you looking for an affordable way to heat your swimming pool year-round? Here's how you can use your HVAC system to do so.
How To Seal Windows and Doors for Winter
Keep your family warm this winter. Tom Silva shows you how to stop cold air from coming through windows and doors.
How To Install an Energy-Saving Programmable Thermostat
Save on your energy bill with a programmable thermostat. Learn how to install an energy-saving thermostat in our guide.
Installing Radiant Floor Heating in Existing Homes
Retrofitting radiant heating into your home will not only keep you warm but help you save on energy bills too.
How To Create Zones in a Hot Water Heating System
Zoning can improve comfort levels and energy efficiency. Discover how to create zones in a hot water heating system in this guide and video.
Choosing and Installing Radiant Floor Heating Systems
Looking for radiant floor heat to warm your feet this winter? We'll walk you through the different systems and how to install them.
Portable Space Heaters 101
Portable space heaters can warm your bones in a hurry, but how economical — and safe — are they?
