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Can you use an HRV or ERV for radon removal in a dirt floor basement?

...gas in basements and crawlspaces, but given that you say your levels aren’t too high and you have a dirt floor, covering that with a radon evacuation tube below would be the cheapest and most effective way to reduce your radon gas levels. See here –  How to remove radon gas from basements and crawl spaces Radon is esca...

Posted by Douglas Touart March 1, 2021 Radon in Homes - Mitigation 1 response

Should I test my home for radon gas?

...gas in homes Mitigating radon gas in water National radon gas maps and database of high risk areas

Posted by Mary Anne S March 5, 2019 Radon in Homes - Mitigation 4 responses

How do know if I have a gas leak ? It's a ventless heater

...gas leak. I can't help you with how to go about it, its a matter of personal safety. Gas leaks will smell like rotten eggs, which comes from  an additive put into gas simply to alert occupants to a leak. We have no option but to suggest you err on the side of caution, I just can't help you with how. As for the heater -...

Posted by Margherita Sewell Jan. 29, 2021 Healthy indoor air quality 1 response

What is the best way to heat a home with solar panels?

Hi, we are planning to build a home in the Canadian Rockies, we would like to incorporate a grid tied, ground mounted solar system into our design.  Given that we are hoping to generate a portion of out own electricity what would be the best method of heating the house.   Most people in this area seem to use propane fo...

Posted by Oliver Williamson Oct. 26, 2020 Off-grid and Net-Zero Housing 1 response

How could I convert my hydronic gas heated floors to electric heated floors?

...gas as fuel. $400/ mth is killing me. Help, i have been told it can't be done .  It's a great idea to replace the use of gas for heating with electricity, because of the environmental effects of using natural gas for heating. If you’re looking to convert your radiant floor from a gas-powered boiler to an electrically-p...

Posted by Betty Potter-Collins June 7, 2020 Delivery: radiant, forced-air and decentralized 3 responses

What is the payout for converting from gas heat to electric heat?

...gas heating and cooking with gas stoves. These equipment release pollutants into the air of your home and can impact the residents' health in the long run.

Posted by Fred Beaulac Jan. 24, 2020 Heating with electricity 3 responses