Is changing a heating thermostat as easy as changing a light fixture?
I have an older round thermostat for my oil-burning heating system, and I just bought a digital model on clearance. I’ve changed light fixtures, installed ceiling fans, and done some other simple electrical work. Will I be able to change this thermostat easily? Anything I should watch out for? Or, Read more
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 Read more
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 Read more
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 Read more
