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how do I increase natural gas pressure on outdoor fireplace
I just built an outdoor natural gas fireplace. After construction I found that the flame gave off hardly any heat. After checking the gas pressure I found that I have less that 1 pound of pressure ...
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What dangers are associated with changing the pilot light assembly on a gas water heater?
My A O Smith ProMax gas water heater started going out at various intervals. I would re-light it and it might stay lit for a few minutes, few hours, or even a day or so. I figured it was the ...
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Why isn't my thermostat working?
I have an old Lennox (gas heat only) thermostat. There are 3 wires coming from the wall. Black, yellow and a light blue color (could be a faded green or an old dirty white).
The thermostat wouldn't ...
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Can a thermocouple be partially bad?
My hot water tank pilot light would go out. I could relight it and the burner would come on and heat up the water tank, but then later on, I would find there was no hot water again and find that the ...
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How can I eliminate the smell of gas and smoke when burning my new gas fireplace?
Yet another question in my long running series of new house questions. I closed recently on a newly constructed house and in my final walk through with the project manager he demonstrated how the gas ...
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How can I convert a propane fireplace to natural gas?
I just bought a property and it has a passthrough, ventless fireplace that runs on propane.
I've not hooked up propane to the house, and the natural gas company says they'll hook me up for free. ...
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How should I protect a gas line in a closet?
What is the best way to protect and hide a gas line that runs along the side wall of an open (no door) closet? It sits about 2” off the ground and is 1” away from the wall. Since it’s an open closet I ...
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Is a special outlet or wiring needed when replacing an electrical outlet under a gas fireplace.?
The outlet under our gas fireplace that runs the blower fan has a short in it, and needs to be replaced. I have replaced a few standard wall outlets and was thinking of doing this one myself too, but ...
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Why do the oven and burners work but the pilot light won't ignite?
Texas Gas Service turned off our gas for the weekend. We just got it turned back on, and the stove and oven will both light -- but the pilot lights won't.
They worked fine before Friday. Obviously ...
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What is causing my gas water heater to squeal?
I have a gas water heater. Starting yesterday, when the flame is on, the unit makes a squealing noise of moderate volume. The noise stops immediately when the flame turns off. This means it is not ...
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How do I diagnose a thermostat and HVAC that intermittently doesn't respond?
My gas heater for the whole house does not follow the thermostat settings on some mornings. I have set it to 70 degrees at 6 am but now it is still 60 at 8 am. This happens weekly once or so and seems ...
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What alternatives are there to a gas boiler for private house?
I am looking for gas boiler alternatives for private house. At this moment I have found solid fuel boiler as replacement of gas one. Could someone suggest any alternative to gas technology or other ...
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Add-on electronic ignition for gas stove?
Is it possible to retrofit electronic ignition into a natural gas stove? Does such a kit exist commercially?
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Converting from Oil to Gas heat. Any recommendations?
I've received news that I'll need to get a new boiler. My wife and I want to take this opportunity to switch to natural gas from oil. I'm a technical guy, but I'm having trouble deciphering the power ...
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Why is my furnace blowing cold air?
My HEIL 7000 natural gas furnace has stopped working what are the most likely causes, and how to verify faulty parts?
Normal operation routine
Thermostat sends "need heat" signal.
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