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25 February 2024 | 4 replies
However, due to the leak, the water heater kept trying to heat water constantly and the electric bill doubled.
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26 February 2024 | 16 replies
Also when evaluating old dilapidated houses they have often sat with no heat through cold seasons and these rigid metal pipes don't hold up to the forces of freezing water very well.
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24 February 2024 | 0 replies
They are energy efficient and help reduce the monthly heating bills.
22 February 2024 | 7 replies
I am a HVAC technician in new york, and recently came across the NYSERDA clean heat program incentivizing the installation of electric heat pumps.
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24 February 2024 | 11 replies
Upon taking over I immediately raised the rents on the MtM tenants to $800 knowing I was also planning to switch the heat to a system where the tenants would eventually be paying for their own heat.
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24 February 2024 | 1 reply
They are energy efficient and help reduce the monthly heating bills.
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22 February 2024 | 5 replies
I was quoted 12-14k for new central heat and air which included all the duct work.
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23 February 2024 | 1 reply
The other issue to think about is mechanicals i.e. heating and cooling access and control, water heater access, and washer and dryer access.
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22 February 2024 | 1 reply
YoY is down 12%.Rentals - Median Time to RentMedian time to rent was down significantly MoM, showing a heating up rental market.
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22 February 2024 | 3 replies
This is not my forever home.Do you have have renovation ideas/items I should I implement to save $ or headaches in the long run with tenants.For example- a recessed dryer vent so the dryer can flush to the wall,- drain pan- a hybrid heat pump water heater to save $ in the long run.- smurf tubing- sound proofing between the roomsWhat items do you wish you install that is causing headaches?