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How much home heating oil do you use in a month to heat your home? I am curious to know how much oil people use daily or monthly to heat their homes in the winter with home heating oil. If you can also give an idea of the floor area you are heating, it would be helpful.

How can I convert from gas heating to electric? We use propane for heating, but because of rising gas prices, the heating costs have become outrageous (seriously, we have to borrow money to pay for heating). The home is heated with liquid filled base board heaters. The propane is used to heat a furnace which in turn circulates hot water through the base board heaters. Is going to electricity going to be cheaper than gas? How do I determine this? Is it as easy as replacing the furnaces with modern electric furnaces? How much does this cost? We don’t have 220 service - does this matter? Any advice is appreciated.

What is the best way to heat a house with no central heating? We rent a house with no central heating and we cannot add any form of permanent heating (i.e. night storage etc). With this in mind what is the best and most cost efficient way to heat it through the winter? We currently use Dimplex freestanding heaters and an oil fired radiator - but it is very expensive.

How can I redirect heat from a floor heating vent? I'm building a window seat directly over a floor heating vent. I need to redirect the heat from the floor vent to the front of the window seat but I don't know what I will need to do it?

Central Heating - how would you go about installing it in your home? Hi. I am just about to make an offer on a house - but it does not have central heating! If my offer is accepted, I'm sure to install some sort of heating to it - radiators & underfloor heating for the bathroom. The house hasn't been touched for many many years it seems, and I have a chance of really doing things anew, installing efficient up-to-date systems. . But I am completely baffled as to how go about this. Should I choose oil/ gas/ electricity... for example? How much does everything cost to do up?? (it's a semi-detatched 3 bed house by the way, if this info helps) And who / which establishment should I ask to do it for me??? I hear british gas is expensive... . Any suggestions, comments appreciated. Thanks.

When laying underfloor heating in a bathroom, is it possible to leave? the element covered for a few days before tiling the floor. The engineer wants to lay the heating, but my husband is unable to lay the tiles for two days. What advice can you give me please. Such as is it okay to lay cardboard over the top of the heating until ready for tiling.

How expensive to install central heating in an Amish-built house that has none? I have my eye on a nice 6 bedroom house in Pennsylvania that was built in 2002 by Amish and has no central heating. Any HVAC cognescenti have an opinion on the cost (and wisdom) of retrofitting it with central heating? One of the central issues is that banks don't like to give mortgages (apparently) on houses that have no central heating.

What is the process to install a geothermal heat exchange system for residential heating and ac? Our home is in Minnesota and was built in 1907. We heat our house with a gas/forced-air furnace (less than 10-years old) and seek information on how we might retrofit to a geothermal heating and cooling system. How much a pool or coil is needed per sq/ft of heated/cooled interior space ? Is the installation expensive?

Do you know anyone who uses a geothermal heat pump for their home heating and air conditioning? Also known as geoexchange heat pump or ground source heat pump. How much did it cost them, and how well does it work for them? Do they ever have to supplement it with ordinary heating or air conditioning, or is it always plenty, even in the most extreme weather?

What thermostat should I buy for my heating system? I have a gas furnace with a pilot light, and my current thermostat is a mechanical one that has only one stage and it is located in the living room. When all the vents of the heating system are open, the living room gets hot real fast and the heating stops while our bedrooms are still freezing. When I close the living room vents and leave just the bedrooms' vents open the heating never stops, we get steamed and the living room is too cold. My house is a reverse floor plan, the living room and kitchen are upstairs, while the bedrooms are downstairs. Will rebalancing help having the bedrooms warm without overheating the living room?

Can I relocate a floor heating return vent to the wall? I want to relocate the heating return that is on the floor to the lower wall. It is just the return, not the actual vents that blow out the heat. It is right in the middle of the hallway and sticks up above the floor. It is hazardous and unattractive. Can this be done? Is it expensive to do? Thanks in advance.

How much does It cost to have solar heating installed? I am looking to find alternative means of energy. My electrical bill is astronomical as it is the only source of energy in my home. I no longer use gas heat as my last heating bill was almost $600.00 a month. So, all sources of energy in my home is certainly electrical in nature. I am looking to have solar panels installed for home heating and for hot water. About how much am I looking to throw into this gesture? Anyone have an idea how to get started?

How long should I leave a heating pad on a sore shoulder/tendonitis? Years ago I spontaneously dislocated my shoulder while swimming. I've had a sore shoulder since, and with a typing position it just exacerbates the soreness. I've gone to physical therapy for the tendonitis in the shoulder as well as had a cortisone shot. The therapy didn't help much but the shot did; however every so often the shoulder starts getting sore and locking up again. I've found that a heating pad helps alleviate the pain, but a friend told me not to leave it on longer than 20 minutes because the fluid will start to build up and make it worse. How long should I leave the heating pad on? Curiously, why a moist heating pad? I don't think I've hardly ever seen them anywhere..I have a regular plug in one that I use. And is it ice first and then heat or heat and then ice...I've gotten both responses here.

Is it simple to replace the heating element on an older electric range? I've got an older range, Frigidaire Electri_Clean , that apparently needs a new bottom heating element. None of the parts websites have my model number (REG36HL*2). I'd guess its probably 30 years old. Are the heating elements of this vintage pretty much the same or does it have to be an exact replacement? Thanks!

Is the heating system in my apartment legal? The heating system in my apartment in governed by a thermostat in the common area. My room is much colder than the common area. For example, the heat is not on and it is 70 in the common area, but only 55 in my room. So I need the heat on in my room, but turing it on will overheat the rest of the apartment. My landlord told me to set the heat to 75 or to use a space heater. This doesn't seem right because it is impossible to have a reasonable temperature throughout the entire apartment and I should not have to use a space heater as the primary heat source in my room. However, I feel it is legal since there technically is heat in my room, I just have to crank it up and make the rest of the apartment uncomfortable. I live in Massachusetts if that matters and I pay for my own heat. I have also fully insulated my windows.

Can the heating elements in a toaster/oven be replaced? The upper heating elements of my Toastmaster toaster/oven/broiler curved towards the top of the inside toaster ( looks like they're melting!?) and, of course, is not heating food in the right way! The toaster it's in very good conditions, but the warranty expired 3 years ago. Does anybody know if thoose heating elements can be replaced? Can I find them in a store? Thanks!

What have your experiences been with gas fireplaces and heating cost savings? We have a fireplace where the chimney has been sealed off. We are considering a gas insert but want to try to do a bit of a cost benefit analysis regarding heating costs. We have hot water radiator heat now and this would supplement the heat in the area that we spend the most time in. Thanks!

Clothes dryer not heating up. Everything else is working, clothes spinning around etc. Can you help? Hoover clothes dryer is spinning and working well otherwise. Just not heating up to dry the clothes. Filter is cleaned regularly each time.

How many watts do heating elements use? When a heating element is on its highest heat, glowing red hot, how many watts is it using: 1. If it's a burner on a range? 2. If it's the baking or broiling element in an oven? 3. If it's the heating element in a central heat electric furnace for a typical three bedroom house? And, when you first turn it on, cold, to make it red hot as fast as possible, is it using more or less watts than when it's already red hot?

Why is my forced-hot-water system heating when the circulator pump is not running? I have a forced-hot-water heating system with three zones, first floor, second floor, and water tank. After some maintenance on the system the second floor is constantly heating, even though the thermostat is off. I checked the voltage on the circulator pump and it is zero, so the pump is not running. It sounds like it is acting like a gravity-fed system. There are manual valves on the system, but the only things in the loops that are controlled by the thermostats are the circulator pumps. Do the pumps act as valves when they are not pumping? That was my guess so I replaced the pump, but my registers are still hot. If the pump does NOT act as a valve, what is supposed to prevent the hot water from moving through the system when the pumps are not running? I need some HVAC basics here. Thanks!

How to avoid over heating a laptop ideas? It just keeps over heating and i find myself having to cool it down by waving a pillow or fan over it for a certain amount of times. Is there anything i should do to avoid overheating?

What kind of heating lamp should I use for my sick parakeet? I have heard that ill birds have a hard time keeping warm. From some comments I have read, I understand that heating lamps can be used to warm up birds. My parakeet seems to have a tumor, and he is puffy all the time, as if he is always cold. What kind of heating lamp should I use for my parakeet? How many watts should the bulb be? How long should the lamp remain on? How close to the cage should i put the lamp?

What would you advise to use to heat up my flat without central heating? My flat has no central heating, i am currently using small fan heaters but they are expensive to run and as soon as they get turned off it goes cold. I need something with a timer so my room will be warm in the morning. I also would like something a bit more economical. Should i get a convector or an oil filled radiator, or slimline panel? Any advice would be much appreciated. Thanks

Do Bosch Dishwashers have a heating element, are they able to heat dry dishes? I would like to buy a Bosch dishwasher, but am concerned that I have heard they are not built with a heating element. I like my dishes to be heat dried, not air dried and am worried that this brand of washer can't do that. Also, if they do not have their own source of heat, does that mean they water used to clean the dishes does not get any hotter than what comes out of your water heater? I have had some difficulty getting this answer from appliance salespeople because of the brand. Thank you!

Where can I get information about home heating oil prices? I need to make a bulk purchase of home heating oil for the winter and I'm wondering if now is the time to place my order. I did last July and got hosed when prices plummeted in September. Where can I go to see home heating oil price average nationwide?

How much heating oil do you use per month? What do you think is an average amount of heating oil that people use per month? In the summer months when you don't use heat and don't need oil to run hot water, would you need to be heating/using oil?

Does heating up frozen juice deplete the vitamins in it? We get frozen orange juice, and when I take it out of the freezer, it is hard to take it out of the cardboard cylinder without heating it in the microwave. My mom says heating it gets rid of the vitamins in it. I know I could put it in the fridge the night before, but when we run out, I don't have that kind of time.

Why does my cat start scratching excessively when the underfloor heating is on? Hi all, I have a 12 year old male cat. My house has underfloor heating. When the heating is on, my cat loves to sleep on the hot spots. It does not take long though for him to start scratching and licking himself excessively. Im sure it is caused by the underfloor heating. What could be the problem? Can anyone come up with a solution other than turning off the heating? This would be hard to achieve as I do not live alone, and getting people to comply would be difficult. He is on salmon oil to prevent dry skin. Thanks

How long does it take home heating oil to work? The heating man just came and I was wondering how long does it take for home heating oil to start burning?! He came like an hour ago, and my house is still cold! We got 100 gallons but no heat is comming up!

How hard is it to replace a heating core on a 98 Ford Windstar? My heating core on my van blew out last winter and I need to get it replace. I bought a new heating core for 80 dollars and called a mechanic who told me it would cost 250 dollars for the service to replace it. Is it worth the 250 dollars to just do it myself?

What is the heating value of an average computer? What I mean is: What is the rate that my Energy Star computer uses in a passive mode if I leave it on 24/7 during the heating season in a house that uses natural gas heat? Is it a direct subtract, watt for watt, from the heat demand? Yes, I konow there is a differential between the cost of gas and electricity. Mike

How close to a heating vent ( heating/AC duct can I install an electrical receptacle in a wall? I want to install an AC outlet next to stud that is to the left of a heating/AC duct in a basement. There is no drywall or wall paneling here. Can I do this or is there a code where all electrical outlets must be X amount of inches away from heating/AC duct. Note that a 2/4 stud is separating the duct.

How do you get home heating oil smell out of clothes? My hubby was draining a home heating oil tank and the hose broke and got the stinky oil all over his jeans and shirt, I have tried washing with Dawn, with white vinegar so far but the clothes still reek! Please help!

What heating level should i put on my curling iron? I have 100% human hair Extensions and i have a hot tools curling iron and i was wondering what heating level should i heat it up to. I just want really pretty curls.

How does electric heating cost compare to oil heating or gas? Does it cost more? Would you buy a house that use Electric heating?

How much would it cost to convert an oil based heating system to a natural gas heating system? The home is a late 1800's home with an oil sourced heating system. Any estimates on how much it would cost to convert/put in a natural gas heating system? please give prices in US Dollars

What is the proper way of re-heating resturant bought fettucini? Whenever I re-heat fettucini that I had for dinner the prior night, the oil in it seperates. Is there a way to hold the sauce together when re-heating your fettucini meal?

How much is the average electric bill in washington with using electric heating? Im going to be moving to washington and I noticed all the places have electric heating. Is it cheaper than gas heating there? I always thought gas heating was cheaper but then why would a place that gets so cold have all electric heating in just about every home?

How can reduce the heating power from my washing machine? My generator will run my washing machine on a cold wash, but a hot wash draws too much power. Can I add a resistor or something to the heating element to reduce the current used?

what is the average heating bill during the winter foe apartments in chicago? anyone renting an apartment and paying their own heating bill, could you give me some idea about what it would cost in Chicago.

what is the best heating settings for saving and comfort? Is it better to have the heating and warm water on the whole day and adjust it with the thermostath or just short time for 2 hour in the morning and 3 hours in evening. What is more economical?

How do you heat your home and keep Heating prices low? With natural gas prices rocketing sky high - what are you doing to keep your heating bills at a minimal? Any unique ideas to heat up your place without giving up your arm this coming winter? Currently we have an air-forced duct system in place. I really hate it, the heat does not distribute evenly throughout the house and despite of having a so-called humidifier installed into the system, we still have excessive dry air. I really liked those old water based - radiator heaters, it minimized static and really kept homes warm -- whatever happen to those? Anyway, give me ideas on how to maintain a nice warm house this winter, I do not want to make this a major project -- keep it nice and simple. I also have two non-working fireplaces in this old house, I don't have the slightest idea how to use / maintain one. Currently there are sealed off, and if I get it going ... will it even be safe? will it be worth it ? Please share your ideas with me -- I am desperate! ~thanks

Does a full lint trap disable the heating element in a dryer? Does a full lint trap disable the heating element in a dryer? my friend contend that a full lint trap stops the dryer from heating up. I contend it just obstruct the airflow prevent hot air from circulating Our dryer is fine :) My roommate is arguing that our heat for our apartment isn't working because the filter maybe full... Just like a Dryer doesn't heat up when the lint trap is full. Random and stretched logic i know.

I want to install a solar powered heating element in my hot water tank? I want to install a solar powered heating element in my hot water tank. I want a very simple system with out batteries or thermostat control. Basically convert solar power to electricity & send directly to the heating element which is fitted to my water tank. 1] Has anyone any experience of such a set-up? 2] Any advice on this system- what to do & what not to do?

Can I turn my central heating on despite some radiators being off the wall? I am currently renovating a terraced, victorian townhouse. I have taken some of the radiators off to plaster behind them. Now that it is getting a little cold, I want to put some of them back on but leave some of them off. Can I do this or will the central heating not work? Will the pipes that connect the radiator leak if they are not connected to a radiator?

Alternative heating/cooling options for house at lower costs than regular? The bill for heating and cooling for the house is like $400. it is crazy- are there good, cheaper, reliable alternatives?

What kind of heating/lighting does my albino snow corn snake need? They are nocturnal so they don't need a lot of lighting is that right? What about black lights? Do they need anything special since he's albino? I need a source to heat the tank because he's cold. I have a heating pad but it's not enough and I heard that heating rocks are dangerous.

What is more harmful? Asbestos found in heating insulation pipes or asbestos found in vinyl 9x9 tiles? I am in the process of purchasing a home, however it is an older home with asbestos as heating insulation on the heating pipes.- Also, asbestos might also be found in the vinyl floor tiles in the basement. Which is more hazardous to our health ? Does one become more air bourne then the other? Thanks!

How would you increase building interior energy efficiency using the same heating and cooling systems? In other words, how would you lower heating and cooling output of your existing AC/Heating? Doors, windows, and vents are already weatherized, and lighting, electrical Appliances, and plumbing fixtures are at maximum efficiency, and standard r-value insulation is installed around the building exterior walls.. The only issue is how much heat and cool air in the building is escaping through the building walls,floors, and roof.

Best way to shop around for home heating oil? I live in Maine and bought my first house in June. The heating season is coming and I don't have a clue on how to get a good deal on home heating oil. I don't want to pay anymore than I have to. Can anyone help?

How do I clean the heating plate on a coffee maker? I have a drip coffee maker with brown built-up crud caked on the heating plate (beneath the glass carafe). What's the best way to get rid of the crud?

How much does it cost to install a gas heating system? I own a old 2 family and the only source of heat it has is a gas-on-gas stove. Completly renovating it and was curious if anyone knew roughly about how much it would cost to put in a gas heating system. I have a brand new gas water heater already.

Why does heating a solution containing an enzyme and its substrate often slow the formation of products? A) All chemical reactions slow down upon heating. B) No enzyme can function above room temperature. C) Heating a solution has no affect on the rate at which the products of a chemical reaction are formed. D) The active site of the enzyme can change shape if the temperature of the solution is increased.

Why does the lamp stay lit when the heating element is removed? An electric current contains an operating heating element and a lit lamp. Which statement best describes why the lamp remains lit when the heating element is removed? The lamp and heating element were connected in a series. Same as above, but instead a parallel. The lamp has less resistance than the heating element. The lamp has more resistance.

What exactly does flushing a central heating entail? We have someone coming to flush the central heating tomorrow , I know they need access to the radiators but what exactly does the process entail? Do they flush each radiator individually? Thanks. I think so it would cost about £500 if British Gas did it but my folks have a grant.

How much does it cost to replace heating coils in a heater? I have a rental property. The tenant complained that the heater doesn't work. He called the electric company and they sent someone out that said that the heating coil needed to be replaced. How much would this cost to have someone do? Is this something that you can take care of by yourself? He just called and said he might be able to do it and just have us reimburse him. Any thoughts? It is a gas HVAC unit.

what is cheaper to use today for heating an apartment, gas or electric heat? and why? is it worth the price to convert from gas to electric heating, with the price of gas going up?

What are the pros and cons of radiant heating in a home? A house we are considering to purchase has radiant heating. I've never seen it before and am wondering if it is a reason to pass on this house. I read up on how it works, but have not found any info on how it compares to other heating systems such as gas or electric.

How can you cakculate the cost of heating hot water in a domestic household situation? I would like to compare natural gas to propane gas to electric water heaters in a way that is understandable to a lay person. I understand that heating water is one of the highest energy costs in a home but how would I compare the price of a tank to a tankless water heater?

How long does it take to heat up my ZooMed Heating Pad? In regards to ZooMed Heating Pads, how long does it take for the pads to heat up my 5 gallon tank? I've had mine plugged in for over 3 hours and it seems liket it's only gone up a couple of degrees? I bought this tank and pad used from another person so I do not have any instructions.

How much does it cost for heating, hot water, and electricity? I have an apartment that's about 600 square feet. If anyone has a similar sized place, i'd like to know what to expect in terms of monthly bills for heating, hot water, and electricity. Thanks

What are the benefits of having heating vents professionally cleaned? Does it make the furnace more efficient? I'm thinking of getting my vents professionally cleaned but want to know if anyone has experience with it and has seen real results. In our house some rooms are warmer than others, I don't know if it's just the location and number of windows or if dust in the heating vents could be causing blocked or uneven distribution. Would the furnace run more efficiently with clean vents? The house was built in 1952, as far as we know the vents have never been cleaned. I also have allergies to dust and thought cleaning them might help that too.

What is the temperature of the heating elements in kettle while boiling? What is the temperature of the heating elements in kettle while boiling? I presume it would be somewhat warmer than the boiling temperature of water? Thanks.

Hy. I want to know what is the cheapest heating systems in different countries? I want to know what heating system is cheapest in different countries. For example in my country the cheapest is wood or pellets but they have few inconveniences as transport, heavy work for preparing, not very long autonomy, etc.The best price for heating and very comfortable is natural gas, but is a little bit more expensive then wood, and the most expensive are electricity and LPG. I want to know if in your countries are the same or there are differences.

Water tank overflowing and central heating making a loud banging noise? There is a tank directly above my boiler which keeps leaking as though it is boiling over and my central heating makes a very loud bang occassionally like its going to blow up. Any ideas what this could be?

How long should it take for the heat to come on when using gas central heating? We recently moved into a house which is a relatively new build (4 years old) and when we turn on the gas central heating thingie (big white box thing with a flame in it...furnace?) it takes approx 40 minutes before the heat comes on through the radiators, that's not normal is it? Thanks. We have the system off when we're not using it, I mean there is no what I guess you'd call a pilot flame on at all. I don't think it's meant to be on when we're not using it, I mean I don't see how it could be? When the heat does come on it stays on until we turn it off, it stays at the same temperature.

How do you maintain a steam heating system? We moved into our home a few months ago that, I believe, has a steam heating system. I had a plumber out here for something else and he mentioned that I would need to turn the boiler off, drain water and then add new water about once a month during the winter. I haven't attempted to do anything because I am worried I will do it wrong. I just checked it and noticed that the water in the tube is running low. HELP!! I am looking for detailed steps on what I am doing, please.

How much heating oil will this house consume? Have found a good rental deal on an older house here in central VA (aprox. 4000 Heating Degree Days). Problem is, it has an oil furnace that heats the house by means of steam radiators. The furnace also provides the hot water. The furnace is almost ten years old, the house is about 70 years old. It's a two story brick, about 2000 SF. Does anybody have a guess as to the aproximate amount of oil this house will consume?

How can I put a central heating duct into the bathroom floor without pulling up all the tiles? Our house has a gas ducted heating system that a previous owner installed. There isn't a duct in the bathroom, but we noticed one under the house sitting there ready for it. Is there a way I can put that into the tiled floor of the bathroom? The main problem is doing it without having to retile the bathroom - can I cut existing tiles without pulling the whole lot up?. Alternatively, who do I need to pay to do this for me? A builder? A tiler?

What is the equivilent of floor heating in commercial aircraft.? I know there are a lot of ex-military retired commercial pilots out there, or in here. Military aircraft had floor heating. What is the civilian counterpart to that function? T1 Air can provide cooling or heating. Configuration of military aircraft is mission dependent. Floor heat in a military aircraft is an option dependent on that configuration. So do what is the civilian counter part. I'm sure the old retired pilots will know since they would have made the transition. Some even transitioned from props.

What does this heating statement mean when buying a house? I am looking at a home online and it says that the heating is gas. But when I look under gas it says "none" Shouldn't it say heating-none? Or is there something else to this? Perhaps there is a gas furnace but no gas? Or there is available gas, but no furnace? Any thoughts?

Does heating fuel affect the fuel rail sensors to increase the amount of gas being injected into the intake? I have a 2001 Sport Trac with a 4.0 LOHC engine. I have heard that heating changes the density of the fuel, causing the PCM to add more fuel.