All Forum Posts by: Nathan Grubb

Ah, got it. That's not a bad idea. Eliminates the hood jutting out at forehead level.

Can you use just a normal exhaust fan? Are there ones like that specifically rated for stoves?

I have a tenant moving out of an upper unit and a new one moving in shortly. The unit is a classic "attic apartment" and has sloped ceilings. Currently, it has a gas stove which was there when I bought the house. 

Personally, I love gas stoves. But having been up in the unit on multiple occasions when the former tenant was cooking, I have always been SHOCKED at how hot, steamy, and gross the kitchen gets. Exhaust fans aren't required by code here, and honestly it would be really hard to put one in that was the required height above the range due to the sloping ceilings.

So, in short, I would really like to put an electric stove up there and have the gas line capped off before the new tenant moves in. Especially since this tenant is a younger, college-aged person and potentially would be a high risk for things like leaving the gas on.

Any recommendations on brands/models/styles for a long lasting electric stove/oven?

@Adri Jusczak well, it's not too hot. But I'm in Wisconsin and,, like Minnesota, it's the humidity that kills you.

Central AC is definitely not a standard in my area for rental units, but it is becoming a more common thing that people look for, especially as newer apartment buildings are being built nearby.

@Greg Kasmer just to clarify, you're saying that you would wait until the first unit's AC needs replaced, and then do both at the same time?

@Nicholas Jose I literally just dealt with this issue myself, last month.

Change out the light switch for a motion sensing switch. Set it to turn itself off after 1 minute of no activity. The switch costs $20 at lowes, and will save you hundreds.

I have a two-flat that I am putting through the BRRRR process. Although both units have forced air heating, only one of them has central AC.

I've gotten a few quotes, and adding central AC to the second unit would be $3-4k.

Do you think it would be worth it? Would it produce an adequate ROI when it comes time to refinance?