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Hoods You Can Trust Proper kitchen ventilation is vital in today's homes. You can't just rely on open windows or an old recirculating vent to keep the air clean.   |
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Installing a Bathroom Vent Fan It's the best way to expel moisture-laden air and odors -- and we have step-by-step instructions for adding one. |
This Old House
May 1999
Leslie Plummer Clagett |
Fan Fair How to choose and install the right ceiling fan. |
U.S. CPSC
January 10, 2008 |
A.O. Smith Recalls Exhaust Fan Electric Motors Due to Fire Hazard The fan's electric motor can be miswired and overheat, posing a fire hazard. |
Popular Mechanics
September 2000
Merle Henkenius |
Installing an Attic Fan You may not spend much time thinking about attic ventilation, but if you own your own home, you owe it to yourself to give the subject serious thought... |
Popular Mechanics
July 2009 |
How to Replace A Broken Fan Motor: DIY Auto There's a brief sizzle from under the dash, followed by an even more acrid smell. What's going on? Paradise by the dashboard vents is over. Your fan motor has died. |
Home Toys
November 2002
Bob Hetherington |
Howell Technologies - Cinema Fan The Cinema Fan is a specially designed axial fan in a sound attenuating enclosure that can be mounted in any position. It draws only 32 watts when operating and is rated at only 55 dB noise level. |
This Old House
David Dobbs |
10 Ways to Beat the Heat Staying cool this summer doesn't necessarily mean you have to pay a fortune to keep the air-conditioning running day and night. |
U.S. CPSC
August 20, 2009 |
Pensi Ceiling Fans Recalled by The Modern Fan Co. Due to Fall and Injury Hazard The internal coupler that connects the down rod assembly to the motor can break and cause the fan to fall from the ceiling, posing an injury hazard to consumers. |
Popular Mechanics
April 2009
Elizabeth Svoboda |
Big Ass Fans Move Massive Amounts of Air Efficiently When it comes to heating and cooling large rooms efficiently, bigger fans are better. |
This Old House
Joseph Truini |
Installing a Ceiling Fan A step-by-step guide to putting in a versatile and stylish fixture |
Popular Mechanics
May 2006
Norman Becker |
Homeowners Clinic Expert Q & A Soffit rotting caused by poor ventilation... Using MSDS Sheets on household products... Repairing dents in roofs... Regulating vaulted ceiling room temperature... Adjusting your garage door opener... Test your air-conditioning system ahead of time... |
U.S. CPSC
February 8, 2006 |
Lasko Recalls Box and Pivoting Floor Fans Posing Fire Hazard An electrical failure in the motor can pose a fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
October 17, 2002 |
Fanimation Recalls Ceiling Fans The hanger bracket can break, which could cause the fan to fall from the ceiling and seriously injure anyone standing nearby. |
PC Magazine
September 13, 2006 |
Replacing Your CPU Fan Keep CPU fans in top shape to maximize performance from your computer. |
This Old House
Anna Holbrook |
Clearing the Kitchen Air Want cleaner kitchen air? Replace that recirculating range hood with a ducted model. Here's how. |
This Old House
Elaine Martin Petrowski |
Small-Bath Smarts Even cramped spaces can be funtional and beautiful. |
This Old House
Dan DiClerico |
25 Years of Innovation: Ceiling Fans Today's models are marvels of cool, quiet efficiency, available in almost every style imaginable. |
Popular Mechanics
May 2009
Roy Berendsohn |
Staying Cool: How to Replace Your Old Central Air Conditioner Here's a crash course in the mechanical system that helps you keep your cool when temperatures start to climb. |
This Old House
John D. Wagner |
Adding Central Air Whether or not you've got ductwork, adding central air is more affordable and less disruptive than you might imagine... |
This Old House
Duo Dickinson |
Building a Better Island A veteran architect shares his strategies for marrying function and style |
Popular Mechanics
October 2000
Thomas Klenck |
Heat-Recovery Ventilator A simple device that keeps heat in your house while moving stale air out. |
This Old House
Natalie Rodriguez |
Stylish, New Home Basics Basic home necessities don't have to be basic-looking. Exhaust fans, smoke alarms and other home necessities can be stylish, too. |
This Old House
David Dobb |
Spin Control Ceiling fans look sharp and produce a welcome cool breeze on hot summer days. But... |
Food Processing
June 2009 |
MRO Q&A: How Do You Maintain Ventilation Systems in a Food Facility? One of the best places to start is checking to make sure that there are no obstructions that could limit the free flow of air into the system. |
U.S. CPSC
March 7, 2002 |
Hunter Fan Co. Recall of Humidifiers The motors in these humidifiers can overheat, posing a fire hazard... |
This Old House
Joseph Truini |
Fan Appreciation A step-by-step guide to installing a ceiling fan with light. |
Home Toys
June 2002
Hope Howell |
The Cinema Fan Air circulation is key and critical to the protection of the end-users investment against heat related failures. The Cinema Fan is designed to draw Hot Air out of projector boxes, A/V equipment cabinets and rooms, thereby protecting the home theater owner's investment. |
This Old House
Max Alexander |
Father Knows Best Not every new homeowner can get America's top contractor to stop by and offer advice. All the more reason to pay attention to what Kate Silva learned from her dad. |
IndustryWeek
January 1, 2007
John Teresko |
Energy Management Best Practices To combat increased energy costs, companies are turning to lifecycle cost analysis of motors. |
This Old House
November 2005
Joe Hurst-Wajszczuk |
Preventing Ice Dams Take care of trouble spots and you will enjoy a winter free of icicles -- and the damage they can do to your roof |
Popular Mechanics
August 2006
Becker & Berendsohn |
Homeowners Clinic How to replace the bathroom sink drain... Getting water out of a crawlspace... Remove odors from your sink's garbage disposal... Paint around, not over electrical outlets... Dripping ducts... Apartment dryer woes... etc. |
This Old House
Leslie Plummer Clagett |
Island Living What every homeowner needs to know about today's most popular built-in -- the island kitchen. |
Technology Research News
March 26, 2003 |
Flexible motor takes shape Researchers from Pennsylvania State University have designed a motor that can be made in a range of shapes, including nearly flat. Key to the flexibility of the design is lead zirconate titanate, a piezoelectric material that changes shape in the presence of an electric field. |
IndustryWeek
January 1, 2007
John Teresko |
Reducing The Electric Bill There's a lot you can do to control your energy spend, if you're willing to commit to a strategy focused on efficiency rather than initial costs. |
PC Magazine
November 30, 2005
M. David Stone |
It's Rattling A rattling sound from a cooling fan usually indicates that bearings are wearing out in older computers. |
PC Magazine
May 18, 2005
Warren Ernst |
Quieting your PC SpeedFan, a free program, lets you balance fan noise and system cooling. |
DailyCandy
April 4, 2007 |
Holy Crap You'll overcome your bathroom shyness with the Breeza, a deodorizing toilet seat. |
U.S. CPSC
December 12, 2006 |
Emerson Electric Co. Recalls Ceiling Fans for Injury Hazard from Falling Blades The brackets holding the fan blades can break, causing the blade to detach. Falling pieces can hit and injure bystanders. |
Popular Mechanics
November 2006
Norman Becker |
Homeowners Clinic Install a fan in a dropped ceiling... Heating with used oil?... Replacing wood-siding corner covers... Replacing old roof shingles... Fixing an outdoor faucet... Replace or repair wood-porch joists?... Keeping that chain saw sharp... |
Sports Central
September 23, 2006
Greg Wyshynski |
Jumping on the Mets Bandwagon Even if the Mets lose in the postseason, perhaps there will be a small victory in winning old fans back to the bandwagon. |
PC World
March 2004
Stan Miastkowski |
Quiet Your PC: Easy Ways to Cut Computer Noise The main sources of noise are motors and spinning components such as the hard drive, CPU fan, case cooling fans, and power supply fan. Tips on quieting your computer. |
This Old House
Joseph D'Agnese |
The Bonus Bath Advice on how to add another wash-up-and-shower space -- without actually adding on. |
This Old House
Merle Henkenius |
Improving Attic Ventilation Installing soffit vents is step one in increasing the level of ventilation in your attic. |
Popular Mechanics
June 24, 2009 |
Quick DIY Fixes For Air Conditioners and Ceiling Fans With the fast pace of appliance innovations -- new styles, new features, and new price tags -- it's hard to make the judgment between fixing an older appliance and ditching it for a new unit. |
