The only way to determine what your actual requirement is to have a heat load done on your home by a qualified heating technician. This calculation looks at the size of the structure, insulation, doors and windows along with your climate area for outdoor design temperature. A heat loss is then calculated to determine what is required for the boiler and the heating elements to heat the structure.

Heating output is specified in kilowatts, kW, (metric units) or BTUs (Imperial units) and represents the rate at which the system can deliver heat energy. Sizing of heating systems should be done by a qualified heating engineer. It is dependent on many factors including levels of insulation and draught proofing of your home, lowest outside temperature of your locality and patterns of use. See similar questions...

The filter shipped with your Carrier unit is made from higher-quality materials than those of the disposable filters found in retail stores. For that reason, replacement Carrier filters can only be purchased through a Carrier dealer. However, keep in mind that Carrier filters are reusable, and can be washed by hand in cold water. Your Carrier dealer is your troubleshooting expert, and is glad to help you. See similar questions...

The boiler size needed depends on the construction of the house, the size and type of heating system, the geographical location of the house and the amount of radiation in an existing structure. Boucher Energy will perform a detailed heat loss to determine proper sizing. See similar questions...

It is important that new or replacement equipment is not sized by "Rule of Thumb" or by duplicating the existing equipment capacity. The only accurate way to determine the correct capacity of heating and air conditioning equipment for your home is to have a load calculation performed on your home. There is a specific method to do this calculation. This will give the heat gain and heat loss design data for your home. See similar questions...

Time slots fill in quickly, so it's best to get your request in as soon as you can. We ask that you put in your schedule request at least two weeks prior to your preferred date so that proper arrangements can be made. See similar questions...

The first step is to determine how much lumber you’ll dry in a year. Then figure your average drying time for each of the species you’ll be drying, and you can calculate the size kiln you need from there. For example: you need to dry 500,000 board feet of oak per year. Fresh off the saw, oak takes about 28-30 days to dry, so you’ll be able to do 12 loads in a year. Each load will need to be 42,000 board feet to give you the 500,000 board feet you need for the year. See similar questions...

It's a good question! Like all things, before we ask for anything, we ought to identify what we need first... To help expedite your need-identification process, please refer to the Facts to Consider section in Request Form. See similar questions...

American homes use approximately 10,200 kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity per year (about 850 kWh per month). Depending upon the average wind speed in the area, a wind turbine rated in the range of 1.5 to 5 kilowatts would be required to make a significant contribution to meet this demand. See similar questions...

Pull your filter out of your furnace or air handler, the size will be written on the side. If your filter is media only and does not indicate the size, measure the media. If you have a filter that is wrapped around the bottom of the furnace please call for instructions. It is an industry standard that actual filter size is 1/4 to 1/2 inch smaller than stated size. See similar questions...

Boilers are normally sized according to heat load requirement from the heat loss calculation in the normal way and also taking account of other requirements such as domestic hot water. If normal thermostatic on/off controls are used then it is advisable to use a larger (20 - 25%) boiler to speed up the re-heat times. As a guide, the heat output available from a Radiant UFH system is 100W/m 2 for a solid floor and 70W/m 2 for a timber suspended floor. See similar questions...

I have a problem with too much dust/grit in or around my property. I don't know where it's coming from. See similar questions...

A - YES – An elevator application (form ELV-1 and ELV-15) or a boiler application (form PW-1) permit must be filed at the Department of Buildings 280 Broadway - 4th floor by your elevator company or contractor/boiler installer. A - YES – But specific issues pertaining to "mixed use" buildings should be referred to a Department of Buildings' Boiler Division technical person. They can be reached at 212 566-5430. See similar questions...

Unfortunately, boilers do not last for ever. The useful working life is reckoned to be 15 years and older ones lose efficiency and become prone to breakdown, usually during those cold spells when you depend on your system to keep the house comfortable. That's the bad news: the good news is that modern boilers are so much more efficient, quicker to warm up, quieter in operation and cheaper to run. Your investment will quickly pay for itself. See similar questions...