Energy conversion:
www.energyshop.com
"Heating Help" Q&A: www.heatinghelp.com
"Lifebreath" air quality products: www.lifebreath.com
The Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada
http://www.hrai.ca/
Ontario Propane Association
http://www.propane.ca/
Propane Gas Association of Canada
http://www.propanegas.ca/
Canadian Gas Association
http://www.cga.ca/
Canadian Oil Heat Association
http://www.coha.ca/
Consumer Info on Home Heating - from the Ontario Ministry of Consumer & Business Services
http://www.cbs.gov.on.ca/mcbs/english/26a2_3ea.htm
Glossary of Energy Terms - from the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
http://www.eren.doe.gov/consumerinfo/glossary.html
Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning Cost Guide - from Ontario Contractors.com
http://www.ontariocontractors.com/costs.htm#10
Use this information to get a good idea of the costs associated with this comprehensive list of small to large renovation and construction projects.
Your Furnace Filter - What A Furnace Filter Can Do For You - from the CMHC
http://www.cmhc.ca/en/burema/gesein/abhose/abhose_ce22.cfm
Should You Get Your Heating Ducts Cleaned? - from the CMHC
http://www.cmhc.ca/en/burema/gesein/abhose/abhose_ce29.cfm
All About Gas Fireplaces - Natural Resources Canada
http://oee.nrcan.gc.ca/publications/infosource/ pub/home/M91-23-9-2000E.pdf
Air Conditioning Your Home - Natural Resources Canada
http://oee.nrcan.gc.ca/publications/infosource/pub/home/M91-23-7-2000E.pdf
Heating & Cooling with a Heat Pump - Natural Resources Canada
http://oee.nrcan.gc.ca/publications/infosource/pub/home/M91-2-41-2002E.pdf
Heating with Electricity - Natural Resources Canada
http://oee.nrcan.gc.ca/publications/infosource/pub/home/M91-2-19-2000E.pdf
All About Wood Fireplaces - Natural Resources Canada
http://oee.nrcan.gc.ca/publications/infosource/pub/home/M92-149-1998E.pdf
A Guide to Residential Wood Heating - Natural Resources Canada
http://www.canren.gc.ca/app/filerepository/D213508C81F54F3A9DA6CC2A5179DBF2.pdf
Heating with Gas - Natural Resources Canada
http://oee.nrcan.gc.ca/publications/infosource/pub/home/M91-23-3-2002E.pdf
Heating with Oil - Natural Resources Canada
http://oee.nrcan.gc.ca/publications/infosource/pub/home/M91-23-4-2002E.pdf
Info on gas, for homeowners - by Enbridge.com
http://www.cgc.enbridge.com/A/hub_homeowners.html
Heating Help - by heatinghelp.com
http://www.heatinghelp.com/
Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning info - by hvactv.com
http://www.hvactv.com/
Energy Saving Tips - from the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (US)
http://www.eren.doe.gov/consumerinfo/energy_savers/
Compare Natural Gas Prices in Ontario - by Energyshop.com
http://www.energyshop.com/
FAQs on Duct Cleaning - by the US EPA
http://www.epa.gov/iedweb00/pubs/airduct.html
Diagnostic help for heating problems - by longviewweb.com
http://www.longviewweb.com/heatfix.htm
The little red flashing balls are actually click-able buttons.
Diagnostic help for cooling problems - by longviewweb.com
http://www.longviewweb.com/coolfix.htm
The little red flashing balls are actually click-able buttons.
HVAC Articles - from Buildscape.com
https://www.buildscape.com/resources/categories/
?SID=403a93e02690ca135886b4d1694f959b&searchtype=
7&search=&cat_id=14
http://www.hvacbooks.com/library.htm
Home Energy Checklist - by the Canadian Gas Association
http://www.cga.ca/check/cklst.htm
Solar Water Heating Info - from the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (US)
http://www.eren.doe.gov/erec/factsheets/solrwatr.html
Home Heating Care and Repair - by doityourself.com
http://doityourself.com/hvac/index.htm
An excellent page full of info on furnace filters, forced air heating, heat pumps, heating efficiency, solar heating, hot water heating, space heater safety, tips for buying a furnace, boiler, or heat pump, and much more.
Air Conditioning Info - by doityourself.com
http://doityourself.com/aircond/index.htm
Everything you want to know about air conditioning your home.
How Stuff Works - from howstuffworks.com
How Air Conditioners Work -
http://www.howstuffworks.com/ac.htm
How Humidifiers Work
http://www.howstuffworks.com/humidifier.htm
How Home Thermostats Work
http://www.howstuffworks.com/home-thermostat.htm
Heating Topics - by dulley.com
http://www.dulley.com/heat1.shtml
Info on everything from wood-burning furnaces to duct booster fans to heat recovery ventilators and much more. Air Conditioning Topics - by dulley.com
http://www.dulley.com/aircondi.shtml
Lots of useful info on air conditioning, from window units to whole house fans to geothermal heat pumps and more.
House Insulation Guide - by dulley.com
http://www.dulley.com/insul/finsul.shtml
Fireplace Usage and Safety Tips - by dulley.com
http://www.dulley.com/firepl/ffirepl.shtml
Air Conditioner Maintenance - by dulley.com
http://www.dulley.com/app/air.shtml
Furnace Maintenance - by dulley.com
http://www.dulley.com/app/furnace.shtml
Chimney Safety Institute of America
http://www.csia.org/
Steel Chimneys - from the files of CBC Marketplace
http://www.cbc.ca/consumers/market/files/home/chimneys.html
Chimneys.com
http://www.chimneys.com/
Lots of great info on chimney products, burning secrets, and they even have a professional forum.
Fireplace How-to's - by doityourself.com
http://doityourself.com/fireplace/index.htm
Wood Stoves: Part 1 - from the files of CBC Marketplace
http://www.cbc.ca/consumers/market/files/home/woodstoves/index.html
Wood Stoves: Part 2 - from the files of CBC Marketplace
http://www.cbc.ca/consumers/market/files/home/woodstoves2/index.html
Home Fibreglass Insulation: Attic, Basement, Wall - by doityourself.com
http://doityourself.com/insulate/index.htm
This page has some great info on includes how to insulate your attic, basement, and walls and the different types of insulation (fibreglass, foam, and rigid board). Also check out their "Most Common Mistakes" section. You can get your questions answered on their home insulation forum.
Attic Insulation and Attic Conversion - by doityourself.com
http://doityourself.com/attic/index.htm
Heating and Air Conditioning Info - by Warmair.com
http://www.warmair.com/
An outstanding amount of info and trouble-shooting tips.
Air Conditioning for Home Owners - by accheckup.com
http://www.accheckup.com/
Lots of good info on checkups, maintenance and troubleshooting you're a/C unit.
Air Conditioning FAQs page - by The AC Man
http://www.oxyfilters.com/faq.html
Info on Automatic and Programmable Thermostats
http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov/cic_text/housing/thermo/thermo.htm
Energy-Efficient Air Conditioning Facts Sheet - from the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (US)
http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov/cic_text/housing/aircond/aircond.htm
An outstanding publication that should answer almost all of your questions on air conditioning.
Cooling Your Home Naturally - from the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (US)
http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov/cic_text/housing/cooling/cooling.txt
Saving Energy FAQs - by Alliant Energy
http://www.powerhousetv.com/saving energy/faq.php3
Ever wonder if you should close of the heating vents in the rooms you're not using? Or whether high-efficiency light bulbs are worth the extra cost? Or whether low-flow showerheads actually save energy? Find out here.
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