Weather-Stripping Doors & Windows/Making a Hot-Water Heating System More Efficient

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Weather-Stripping Doors & Windows/Making a Hot-Water Heating System More Efficient

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PBS | Air Date: November 15, 2008
Summary: Tom Silva demonstrates several ways to seal the openings around doors, windows, and other penetrations in the shell of a house to make a home more energy-efficient. Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner reduce his heating costs by installing a weather-responsive control on his boiler. Roger Cook shares some tips on reducing energy costs. TomTom Silva demonstrates several ways to seal the openings around doors, windows, and other penetrations in the shell of a house to make a home more energy-efficient. Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner reduce his heating costs by installing a weather-responsive control on his boiler. Roger Cook shares some tips on reducing energy costs. Tom then helps a homeowner keep his house cool by installing a whole house fan,which is mounted in the floor of the attic. The fan pushes hot air out of the attic and draws cooler air into the house through downstairs windows. Expand
Genre(s): Health & Lifestyle, Educational, Arts

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