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  • Hallowell Acadia Heat Pump

    Is anyone familiar with the Hallowell Acadia heat pump system? We live in CT and currently have an oil furnace with baseboards. Since we want central air and need to run the duct work anyway, we thought this system might be a good solution. Any thoughts or personal experience?  http://www.gotohallowell.com/acadia.html Thanks, Kathy
    Posted to Around the House (Forum) by klscaz on September 13, 2008
  • Mr. Slim - ductless A/C

    I am considering installing a Mr. Slim ductless air-conditioning unit in the soon-to-be-finished loft of my home in Indianapolis.  The loft was originally unfinished, and the builder did not run ductwork to this portion of the house.  I have been told that the current air conditioning unit is not really large enough to cool the ...
    Posted to Around the House (Forum) by debbie on August 25, 2008
  • Re: Attic insulation

    Ron,   Check out my review of Absolute Insulation if you are in the Washington, DC area.  I just had my insulation upgraded. They charged a fair price and the job was done well. I knew about the situation where it is necessary to have air circulate out of the attic although it is contra-intuitive. How a freezing cold attic can keep ...
    Posted to Around the House (Forum) by GeorgeW on November 17, 2007
  • Re: Good HVAC contractor in DC area??

    We've been using McCrea Equipment Company for about 3 years with no complaints. They arrive on time, sometimes early, even wear paper booties. We have a maintenance contract that covers Spring and Fall inspections including parts.
    Posted to Around the House (Forum) by Bionic Woman on April 11, 2007
  • Re: Sanyo heating and cooling system

    Depending on your existing system and size of your home, a sanyo type unit is normally not used to heat an entire home. This type of ductless unit is primarily designed for an add on room or office type application. Replacement of an existing heating/cooling system is a very important purchase and is probaly the third most expensive purchase a ...
    Posted to Around the House (Forum) by hot and cold on March 1, 2007