Genny Li
Poorly balanced HVAC--critique my plan
The HVAC duct system on my condo was designed horribly. Here is my plan to address issues. Please tell me what you would do in my place instead.LAYOUT:There is a separate HVAC system for each condo, with the compres...
Steve Ehrman
Fans in apartments don't vent outside.
We have an 8 unit apartment building. Although we have owned it for 4 years, we just realized that the bathroom and kitchen fans don't vent outside the building. They vent under the roof.We are in the Detroit MI are...
Jessica Seifert
Is this a "whole house fan" / how is it controlled?
Hi,Question about a new-to-us home (primary residence, 2-story SFR).With summer rolling around here in WA - I was curious about that fan that sits behind a register in the ceiling of our upstairs hallway - and I canno...
Perry Ivy
Quick tip of the day ha
In this business it's important to build relationships. I had a tenant to call me yesterday and told me that the fan on the ac/heat wasn't working. I called my ac guy and he fit me in and upon examination said that th...
Vinod S.
Handyman recommendation in DFW
(Apologies if this is the wrong forum for this question - please let me know where I should post such questions.)
Hello BPers,
I am looking for recommendations on a trustworthy and reliable handyman to ...
Todd Kalsey
Old Kitchen Exhaust Fans - Advice Please?
Hi Everyone! I'm currently updating a unit in a duplex and was wondering what to do with the old kitchen exhaust fans. The one pictured below is okay at first glance, however the interior is nasty with probably 40-5...
Paul Sian
Running HVAC without filters?
I recently bought a 4 unit multifamily. When going through with the home inspector I saw the furnaces did not have any filters in them. It was warmer at the time and since they were not being run I did not think too...
Leonard Holmes
How important is a Range Hood?
We recently closed on our first investment house - an REO that had the HVAC stripped out at some point. We got a pretty good deal, and we are beginning renovation. It appears that there has never been a range hood f...
Jeff S.
Fireside Gas Fireplaces-radiant heat
Recent exchange into a 1 year old unit with a gas fireplace. Much to my surprise there is no fan. I am like is this just for show? Apparently you can install a fan but doesn't that seem like something that should come...
Michael Stole
A deal analysis
This is the third flip deal I will be doing if I got the offer accepted. The house will be in sheriff sale this month. So it is in short sale now. It is a two-floor 2500 sqft SFH built in 1997 with fair market value 1...