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Why do ladybugs go to the top of a ceiling?
They climb and like to be in warm places and since heat rises, the ceiling is usually the warmest place in the house.
Does a concrete block basement wall have to be insulated to add heat?
speker of the house
Why thick silver foil and foam plastic are often placed between the ceiling and the roof of the house?
It is a barrier to radiant heat.
How much does one degree change in heat cost you?
It depends upon: 1. The volume of air in the house. 2. The rate of heat loss of the house. heat loss is 75,000btu/hr volume is 2800sq feet x 8 feet ceiling height
Have an 8 year old house and the upstairs bedrooms are not getting heat. The vents are in the ceiling and not the floor.?
Might be a blockage in the ductwork somewhere.
Why are ceiling fans reversible?
In the winter as you heat your house, the hottest air rises to the ceiling. Ceiling fans are reversible so that you can push this warm air off of the ceiling in the winter. Of course, you will most likely want to run the fan on its lowest speed, since a draft from the fan can actually make you feel colder.
Does radiant floor heating work as well as radiant ceiling heating?
The answer is no. Radiant ceiling heating does not work as well as radiant floor heating in that heat rises so having heat in the ceiling will not be as efficient as heating in the floor.
How do you reduce heat in you house?
There are a few ways to reduce heat in a house. The sun is the main source of heat therefore heat comes in through the windows. Close the curtains. There is a tinting material that you can get at a hardware store that helps reduce sun rays.Awnings on the outside of the house above the windows help reduce the amount of heat coming into the house.Change the color of paint on the out side of the house. Dark colors retain heat and light colors don't.Insulate the attic and install vents in the roof. Heat is trapped in the attic area and can get extremely hot. Causing the house to stay hot.Ovens & stoves produce a lot of heat. Reduce your cooking using these appliance's.Clothes dryers produce a lot of heat. Make sure the exhaust pipe isn't blocked with lint. Make sure the laundry room gets good ventilation.Install ceiling fans. This helps to circulate the air near the ceiling which would keep it cooler.
Is heat a concrete noun?
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What is the foil that is inside a ceiling light called?
It is a heat shield.
You have your air and heating vents blowing from ceiling which way should your ceiling fan blow?
Having the ceiling fan blow upwards will circulate the heat through the entire room.
What areas in a building cause you to lose heat?
Windows, doors, floors and ceiling will cause heat loss.
