The ceiling fan is being installed in the Punta Gorda home. Its workbox must be firmly mounted to hold the ceiling fan in place. This house is Energy Star qualified, which means that, in addition to the insulation, windows, and building materials, the appliances are also Energy Star rated. Fluorescent bulbs are used in the fixtures to reduce energy use throughout the year. The burnished brass-look fixtures are from Sea Gull Lighting and are all Energy Star certified.

Replacing a light fixture with a ceiling fan can bring comfort and energy savings to the home.

Bob meets with Mark, a heating, ventilating, and air conditioning mechanic. Bob and Mark have an in-depth discussion on why a homeowner had to add an air-conditioning unit to an existing air-conditioning unit. The new space added onto the residence was too large for the old unit to cool, so a new 1-1/2 ton unit had to be added. They also describe how the particular unit cools the home and the major components of the unit.

Here s another great tip from BobVila.com. Get a jump on the hot weather by making sure your room air conditioner s up to the challenge. Before you pull it out of storage, consider the age of your air conditioner. Efficiencies have improved so much that replacing an old clunker from the 70s with a new 10-seer unit could cut your cooling costs in half. Regardless of age, all units need maintenance every season and about once a month during the season. First, unplug the unit and see your manual for instructions on discharging the capacitors to avoid a shock. Dirt is your air conditioner s worst enemy. Clean out the drain ports with a length of wire. Vacuum the evaporator and condenser coils and gently straighten any bent fins with a fin comb, which you can get at most hardware or plumbing supply stores. Remove the filter and wash and dry it thoroughly or replace it with a new one if it s the disposable kind. Run the unit for a few minutes to see how it performs. If the fan s making noise, try tightening the blade s set screw as well as the bolts that hold the fan unit to its housing. If the power cord, switch or thermostat is worn or faulty, you can replace it without having to buy a new unit. The coils, compressor and motor are all sealed and should be repaired by a professional. On the bright side, if you do this check early, you won t be put on someone s waiting list in 90-degree heat! Find out more at BobVila.com: the ultimate home improvement web site! 2008 BobVila.com

…from over 4,500 local agents and dozens of major carriers • Take advantage of discounts for the simplest of home improvement projects • Identify easy ways to save up to 25% on your monthly rates Compare Online Homeowners Quotes…

… Excavation Fans and Ventilation Fencing Financing…
…Handyman Heating and Ventilation Home Security Hot…
…Contact You About Your Home Improvement Project! Searching for…
…help homeonwers with their home improvement projects Click to watch…

…don t overlook ventilation. Vent fans in…
…through a ceiling or exterior wall. This often requires…
…hood, consider a cooktop with a downdraft…
…Either way, ventilation fans should always…
…crawlspace. Bathroom ventilation fans have come…
…The ultimate home improvement web site! BobVila…

…household air. Ventilation Ducts and Filters Good kitchen ventilation should draw out stale…
…is placed over the cooktop to draw in stale…
…require a separate ventilation system. Ovens built below a cooktop sometimes vent through…

An electric cooktop is a cooking appliance that uses surface…
…reaching the heating elements. An electric cooktop operates on a 240/120-volt circuit…
…and other accessories. An electric cooktop may be part of a large appliance called…

…through a series of flame configurations to eliminate hot spots so sauces and melted chocolates stay warm without scorching. The cooktop is sleek and easy-to-clean, made of stainless steel or ceramic glass with no knobs or stems to clean around, and enameled…