Watch PowerHouse Online

You can now welcome Pete and Megan, the hosts of PowerHouse TV, into your home at anytime by watching episodes online!

Each segment is approximately 5-7 minutes long and will open in a new window.

Shows are categorized by topic below, with the episode number behind the segment name for reference. Check out our Episode Guides if you're looking for info on what was included in a particular show.

To view the shows you will need the Adobe Flash player which is a free download from their Web site. 

Air Quality

• Aprilaire plant tour – 704
• Energy recovery ventilator – 801
• Humidifiers – 704
• Humidity control – 801
• Indoor air quality – 708
• Indoor air quality – 910
• Mold – 801
• Whole house thermostat – 801

Appliances and Electronics

• Buying new appliances – 910 
• Choosing a new refrigerator – 808 
• Choosing new appliances – 603
• Choosing new cooking appliances – 1001 
• Efficient appliances – 1200 
• ENERGY STAR rating – 1105 
• Frigidaire plant tour – 1004 
• Home theater systems – 803
• How to buy a TV – 803 
• Laundry test lab – 1004 
• Maintaining your appliances – 603
• Standby energy loss – 1008

Building and Remodeling

• Aging in place – 1005
• Aging in place/Universal design – 701
• Barn renovation – 1005
• Basement finishing system – 805
• Building a green home – 1003
• Choosing an energy-efficient builder – 909
• Concrete roof – 708
• Cork flooring – 608
• Energy smart home construction – 902
• Environmentally friendly flooring – 804
• Green built homes – 804
• Green home certification – 1102
• Greenkrete part one – 1003
• Greenkrete part two – 1003
• Innovative building envelope design – 704
• Innovative wall system – 706
• Insulated concrete forms (ICFs) – 603
• Insulated concrete forms – 705
• Log homes – 906
• Low-E paint – 909
• Metal roofing options – 909
• Modular home plant tour – 910
• New home design – 607
• Rebuilding for energy efficiency 1 – 1104
• Rebuilding for energy efficiency 2 – 1104
• Restoring and preserving older homes – 901
• Siding – 1002
• Structural insulated panels – 705
• Sun rooms – 806

Fireplaces

• Fireplace dampers – 702
• Fireplace efficiency part one – 1007
• Fireplace efficiency part two – 1007
• Fireplace gas insert – 802
• Fireplace plant tour – 907
• Fireplace tips – 907
• Gas fireplace insert – 1105

Heating and Cooling

• Baseboard heaters – 1008
• Choosing a new air conditioner – 701
• Choosing a new furnace – 606
• Dryer vent – 907
• Duct cleaning – 1001
• Energy efficient heating – 1200
• Furnace filters – 702
• Furnace maintenance – 1002
• Geothermal – 601
• Geothermal heating and cooling systems – 805
• Heating tips and safety – 807
• High velocity air conditioning – 702
• How to seal your ductwork – 805
• Installing a programmable thermostat – 602
• Installing a programmable thermostat – 910
• New home heating/cooling system – 708
• New technology in duct sealing – 606
• Radiant floor heating – 602
• Radiant floor heating – 707
• Retrofit radiant floor heating – 1008
• Sealing ductwork – 1006
• Space heaters – 1105
• Zoned heating – 909

Insulating and Weatherizing

• Agriculture-based spray on insulation – 804
• Cellulose insulation – 1001 
• Finding air leaks – 807
• Finding heat loss through thermography – 1105
• Installing attic insulation – 607
• Insulating options for older homes – 901
• Insulation options – 601
• Insulation/weatherization – 1200
• Recycled denim insulation – 1004
• Spray-on insulation – 605
• Weatherizing windows – 608
• Weatherizing windows and doors – 807
• Window film – 704

Kitchens and Baths

• Bathroom vent fans – 1002
• Energy efficient cooking – 608
• Energy saving bathroom ideas 1 – 904
• Energy saving bathroom ideas 2 – 904
• Energy saving bathroom ideas 3 – 904
• Energy saving bathroom ideas 4 – 904
• Energy saving kitchen ideas 1 – 903
• Energy saving kitchen ideas 2 – 903
• Energy saving kitchen ideas 3 – 903
• Energy saving kitchen ideas 4 – 903
• Induction cooktops – 1004
• Trends in kitchens – 808
• Trends in kitchens and baths – 709
• Trends in kitchens and baths continued – 709

Lighting

• CFL disposal – 1103
• CFLs: Smaller, safer and more attractive – 1200
• Choosing a ceiling fan – 1002
• Compact fluorescent bulbs – 602
• Energy efficient lighting – 906
• Home theater lighting – 803
• Installing a dimmer switch – 603
• Installing a ceiling fan – 606
• Installing a motion detecting light – 605
• Installing a motion detector light – 906
• Installing under-cabinet LEDs – 1005
• LED lighting – 1102
• Lighting automation – 701
• Tube sky lights – 806

New Technologies or Products

• Highlights from the International Builders Show 1 – 1101
• Highlights from the International Builders Show 2 – 1101
• Highlights from the International Builders Show 3 – 1101
• Highlights from the International Builders Show 4 – 1101
• International Builders Show 1 – 609
• International Builders Show 2 – 609
• International Builders Show 3 – 609
• International Builders Show 4 – 609
• More International Builders Show 1 – 610
• More International Builders Show 2 – 610
• More International Builders Show 3 – 610
• More International Builders Show 4 – 610

Outdoor living

• Choosing the right tree – 1005
• Energy saving landscaping – 711
• How to plant a tree – 701
• Landscape lighting – 711
• Landscape lighting – 905
• Landscaping for energy efficiency – 905
• Outdoor living – 905
• Outside sprinkler system – 711

PowerHouse Home

• Overview of PowerHouse Home project – 705
• Prototype and cutaway of home – 705
• Tour of Heartland EPS Plant – 706
• Electrical system – 708
• New home tour – 711

Renewable Energy

• Alliant Energy green initiatives – 1103
• Installing a solar attic fan – 1103
• Passive solar – 806
• Renewable energy – 703
• Solar panels – 703
• Solar panels – 806
• Solar panels – 1006
• Wind farm – 703

Safety

• Carbon monoxide – 602
• Childproofing your home – 601
• Circuit breaker safety – 1008
• Emergency kit – 608
• Gas connectors – 1001
• Generator safety – 1102
• Ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs) - 606
• Holiday decorating safety – 802
• Installing a keyless entry – 902
• Kitchen safety – 808
• Natural disaster utility assessment – 1104
• Outdoor safety – 905
• Security systems – 902
• Surge protection – 803
• Understanding radon – 706
• Updating wiring – 901
• Whole house sprinkler system – 709

Water Heating and Plumbing

• Choosing a new water heater – 907
• Installing a low-flow showerhead – 601
• Installing a water heater wrap – 702
• Kohler toilet test lab – 709
• New technology in showerheads – 1102
• Solar water heaters – 1006
• Solar water heating – 1103
• Tankless water heaters – 607
• Water softeners – 902

Whole House

• Energy saving gift giving ideas – 802
• Environmentally friendly products – 1003
• Holiday lighting expert – 802
• Home inspector – 605
• Mobile home energy audit – 1006
• Natural Gas Costs – 807
• Viewer mail – 707
• Viewer mail – 808
• Water damage clean-up – 1104

Windows and Doors

• Choosing efficient doors – 706
• Choosing energy efficient windows – 605
• Egress windows for your basement – 805
• Garage doors – 906
• Improving energy efficiency in windows – 901
• Insulated window coverings – 804
• New window installation – 707
• Pella factory tour – 707
• Replacement windows – 1007
• Saving energy with window coverings – 607
• Storm doors – 1007