This episode has many tips for making your home more energy efficient. First, general contractor Tom Silva shows several different ways to seal the openings around doors, windows, and other penetrations in the shell of a house. Next, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner reduce his heating costs by installing a weather-responsive control on his boiler. Then, landscape contractor Roger Cook shares some tips on reducing energy costs. Finally, Tom helps a homeowner keep things cool with a whole house fan.
| Title | Ask This Old House - Season 7 Episode 7 : Reducing Heating Costs; Using a Whole House Fan |
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| First Air Date | 2002-10-10 |
| Last Air Date | 2025-04-03 |
| Number of Episodes | 615 |
| Number of Seasons | 23 |
| Genres | Documentary, |
| Networks | PBS, |
| Casts | Richard Trethewey, Norm Abram, Roger Cook, Kevin O'Connor, Tom Silva, Steve Thomas Rooney |
| Plot Keywords | , |
Episodes List
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Ask This Old House Season 7 :Episode 1 Collapsing Garage Roof; Installing a Dry Well
2008-10-02The crew at This Old House take on some pretty big projects, which means they can only work on one or two houses a year. But homeowners have a...
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Ask This Old House Season 7 :Episode 2 Mature Tree; Noisy Heating System
2008-10-09The crew at This Old House take on some pretty big projects, which means they can only work on one or two houses a year. But homeowners have a...
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Ask This Old House Season 7 :Episode 3 Pendant Lighting; Care for Succulents
2008-10-16The crew at This Old House take on some pretty big projects, which means they can only work on one or two houses a year. But homeowners have a...
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Ask This Old House Season 7 :Episode 4 Damaged Lawn; Curved Stair Molding
2008-10-23The crew at This Old House take on some pretty big projects, which means they can only work on one or two houses a year. But homeowners have a...
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Ask This Old House Season 7 :Episode 5 Increasing Water Pressure; Transplanting a Bush
2008-10-30The crew at This Old House take on some pretty big projects, which means they can only work on one or two houses a year. But homeowners have a...
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Ask This Old House Season 7 :Episode 6 Laminate Countertops; Brick Walkway; Furnace Filters
2008-11-06The crew at This Old House take on some pretty big projects, which means they can only work on one or two houses a year. But homeowners have a...
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Ask This Old House Season 7 :Episode 7 Reducing Heating Costs; Using a Whole House Fan
2008-11-13The crew at This Old House take on some pretty big projects, which means they can only work on one or two houses a year. But homeowners have a...
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Ask This Old House Season 7 :Episode 8 Waterproofing System/Installing A Privacy Screen
2008-11-20The crew at This Old House take on some pretty big projects, which means they can only work on one or two houses a year. But homeowners have a...
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Ask This Old House Season 7 :Episode 9 Building a Retaining Wall; Loud Faucet
2008-11-27The crew at This Old House take on some pretty big projects, which means they can only work on one or two houses a year. But homeowners have a...
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Ask This Old House Season 7 :Episode 10 Whole-House Water Filter; Repairing a Roof
2008-12-04The crew at This Old House take on some pretty big projects, which means they can only work on one or two houses a year. But homeowners have a...
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Ask This Old House Season 7 :Episode 11 Repairing a Deck; Hydrangea Bush
2008-12-11The crew at This Old House take on some pretty big projects, which means they can only work on one or two houses a year. But homeowners have a...
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Ask This Old House Season 7 :Episode 12 Removing A Boulder; Securing Loose Pipes
2008-12-18The crew at This Old House take on some pretty big projects, which means they can only work on one or two houses a year. But homeowners have a...
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Ask This Old House Season 7 :Episode 13 Energy-Efficient Water Heater; Leveling a Concrete Walkway
2008-12-27The crew at This Old House take on some pretty big projects, which means they can only work on one or two houses a year. But homeowners have a...
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Ask This Old House Season 7 :Episode 14 Backyard Gate; Basement Window; Using Expanding Foam
2009-01-01The crew at This Old House take on some pretty big projects, which means they can only work on one or two houses a year. But homeowners have a...
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Ask This Old House Season 7 :Episode 15 Painting Kitchen Cabinets; Installing Cabinet Accessories
2009-01-08The crew at This Old House take on some pretty big projects, which means they can only work on one or two houses a year. But homeowners have a...
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Ask This Old House Season 7 :Episode 16 Bathtub Conversion; Wood Fill; Solar-Powered Fountain
2009-01-15The crew at This Old House take on some pretty big projects, which means they can only work on one or two houses a year. But homeowners have a...
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Ask This Old House Season 7 :Episode 17 Staining A Deck; Preventing Sewage Backups
2009-01-22The crew at This Old House take on some pretty big projects, which means they can only work on one or two houses a year. But homeowners have a...
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Ask This Old House Season 7 :Episode 18 Tree Pruning; Installing a Shower Mixing Valve
2009-01-29The crew at This Old House take on some pretty big projects, which means they can only work on one or two houses a year. But homeowners have a...
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Ask This Old House Season 7 :Episode 19 Banging Pipes; Installing Fiberglass Door
2009-02-05The crew at This Old House take on some pretty big projects, which means they can only work on one or two houses a year. But homeowners have a...
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Ask This Old House Season 7 :Episode 20 Kids Projects; Vegetable Garden; Mini-Golf; Rocket Launcher
2009-02-12The crew at This Old House take on some pretty big projects, which means they can only work on one or two houses a year. But homeowners have a...
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Ask This Old House Season 7 :Episode 21 Water Saving Toilet; In-Ground Sprinkler System
2009-02-19The crew at This Old House take on some pretty big projects, which means they can only work on one or two houses a year. But homeowners have a...
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Ask This Old House Season 7 :Episode 22 Heating & Cooling System Controller; Re-Grout Tile Floor
2009-02-26The crew at This Old House take on some pretty big projects, which means they can only work on one or two houses a year. But homeowners have a...
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Ask This Old House Season 7 :Episode 23 Basement Wallboards; Tying Knots; Storm-Damaged Trees
2009-03-07The crew at This Old House take on some pretty big projects, which means they can only work on one or two houses a year. But homeowners have a...
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Ask This Old House Season 7 :Episode 24 Garage Door Installation; Preventing Frozen Pipes
2009-03-12The crew at This Old House take on some pretty big projects, which means they can only work on one or two houses a year. But homeowners have a...
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Ask This Old House Season 7 :Episode 25 Ventilation Fan Installation; Chemical Free Lawn Care
2009-03-21The crew at This Old House take on some pretty big projects, which means they can only work on one or two houses a year. But homeowners have a...
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Ask This Old House Season 7 :Episode 26 Leaky PVC Drain Trap; Installing Bamboo Flooring
2009-03-28The crew at This Old House take on some pretty big projects, which means they can only work on one or two houses a year. But homeowners have a...
