Recent content by MattFirebird

Right up until it fails. Then you need a second mortgage to replace it. Our outfit charges $900 to $1200 for an ECM motor change. Compute the lifetime ROI/payback on that. Depending on the brand of furnace the motor controller has to be "Flashed" for the particular furnace or the appropriate...

Dinosaur hind brain answered first. 1b) If you have a modern programable thermostat, one of the program options will be for FAN ON or CIRCULATE in OCCUPIED mode. This will over-ride the normal FAN ON-AUTO setting. FAN ON will run the fan constantly when Occupied, CIRCULATE will run fan...

1) Thermostat fan switch set to "ON" instead of "AUTO" 2) System has a fault. Fault triggers FAN to constant "ON" (got your attention, didn't it?) Any little windows in the front panel with blinking red, green or amber lights? If so, count the fast and slow blinks. Should be a list somewhere on...

Many great responses and I will second everything **** in Wisconsin says. There are probably a number of HVAC firms in your area who can do whole house heat loss tests using Infrared cameras and flow plates to determine your heat loss. Just Do It. Just like having a good mechanic examine the...

As long as the amp draw is under the rated capacity of the circuit, no fire hazard. All common fan motors have inherent thermal protection, so even over-ampping is not a fire hazard, just a money hazard. (I've seen plenty of BURNED UP motors, but never a flaming motor. They just smoke and...

I've been following since the early posts. Love your work. I used a bit of your hallway in my own addition. Congratulations on the newest addition to your family. I can wait. Keep us posted.

As the name says I have a Firebird. Came here looking for info, hoping to get a few ideas on how to work in a crowded garage. 69 Firebird in pieces, just scored a 455 block and crank. Also have the toasted stock 350 and a 400 from a 72 Grand Prix. Have to share the garage with Wifemobile...

Eezzie Compression/expansion tanks in a sealed system (what you have) goes at the point of lowest pressure. Typically that's near the pump inlet side. Same for air scoop or vent. Here's a couple of links, http://www.bellgossett.com/BG-TechTalk.asp will tell you more than you ever want to...