Ask This Old House · SEASON 7
Reducing Heating Costs; Using a Whole House Fan
Episode 7 · 2008-11-13
- Documentary
Episode overview
This episode has many tips for making your home more energy efficient. First, general contractor Tom Silva shows several different ways to seal the openings around doors, windows, and other penetrations in the shell of a house. Next, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner reduce his heating costs by installing a weather-responsive control on his boiler. Then, landscape contractor Roger Cook shares some tips on reducing energy costs. Finally, Tom helps a homeowner keep things cool with a whole house fan.
30 minutes
Season 7 episodes
1. Collapsing Garage Roof; Installing a Dry Well2008-10-02
2. Mature Tree; Noisy Heating System2008-10-09
3. Pendant Lighting; Care for Succulents2008-10-16
4. Damaged Lawn; Curved Stair Molding2008-10-23
5. Increasing Water Pressure; Transplanting a Bush2008-10-30
6. Laminate Countertops; Brick Walkway; Furnace Filters2008-11-06
7. Reducing Heating Costs; Using a Whole House Fan2008-11-13
8. Waterproofing System/Installing A Privacy Screen2008-11-20
9. Building a Retaining Wall; Loud Faucet2008-11-27
10. Whole-House Water Filter; Repairing a Roof2008-12-04
11. Repairing a Deck; Hydrangea Bush2008-12-11
12. Removing A Boulder; Securing Loose Pipes2008-12-18
13. Energy-Efficient Water Heater; Leveling a Concrete Walkway2008-12-27
14. Backyard Gate; Basement Window; Using Expanding Foam2009-01-01
15. Painting Kitchen Cabinets; Installing Cabinet Accessories2009-01-08
16. Bathtub Conversion; Wood Fill; Solar-Powered Fountain2009-01-15
17. Staining A Deck; Preventing Sewage Backups2009-01-22
18. Tree Pruning; Installing a Shower Mixing Valve2009-01-29
19. Banging Pipes; Installing Fiberglass Door2009-02-05
20. Kids Projects; Vegetable Garden; Mini-Golf; Rocket Launcher2009-02-12
21. Water Saving Toilet; In-Ground Sprinkler System2009-02-19
22. Heating & Cooling System Controller; Re-Grout Tile Floor2009-02-26
23. Basement Wallboards; Tying Knots; Storm-Damaged Trees2009-03-07
24. Garage Door Installation; Preventing Frozen Pipes2009-03-12
25. Ventilation Fan Installation; Chemical Free Lawn Care2009-03-21
26. Leaky PVC Drain Trap; Installing Bamboo Flooring2009-03-28
