Steven Kay
Installing new ductless mini split AC alongside existing central AC
For a 2 story, ~1400 sqft townhome, it rises to about 85 degrees fahrenheit on the second floor, while around 77-78 on the first floor during the summer weather. There is an existing central AC that doesn't seem to ge...
Rasheed Mcdaniel
Home warranty experience?
Has anyone had any dealings with American home shield corporation. It is a home warranty company that seems to talk the talk but is very Vague on the specifics. I'm curious to see if they are a reputable company or if...
Account Closed
Need advice on separating utilities for a new rental property
I just purchased a two unit rental and have been told by other landlords that it’s best to have all the utilities separate so each tenant pays their own, which I agree with. The way this property is set up is there i...
Dawn Vought
Alternative To Copper Piping For HVAC Units
Does anybody know if anything other than copper can be used for piping for outdoor Heat Pumps/AC units? I just had a tenant move in about a week ago. I had a cage welded and cemented over the outside AC unit on Tues...
Matthew Paul
The xmas eve phone call of course
Just got a call from a tenant , no heat . Its a gas furnace . The service guy was there and it has a cracked heat exchanger . This doesnt suprise me since the furnace is over 35 years old .It was due . So I am droppi...
Sam Leon
Central AC broke - is this a health hazard to pets?
Got a call today from a tenant about the central AC not cooling - the fan is on but not blowing cold air.Tenant is in a 2/1 two people with two 50 pound dogs.Tenant is inherited from my last purchase so still on a 2 ...
Peter Morgan
Tenant sealed vent registers in winter to use his own heater
Hello,I had a tenant last winter and the heat in his unit was supplemented by the unit above him.It gets really cold down there in winter but he chose not to have free heat and sealed the vents tightly with an aluminu...
James Bailey
Replace Gas with Electric?
I am under contract on a property in Jacksonville, Fl (primary exit strategy is flip) which currently has a gas stove, and gas water heater, but electric heating and no gas line at the clothes dryer. Behind the stove,...
Manuel A.
Rehab Estimation Case Study - By a newbie, for newbies (and constructive criticism!)
So, I've made a video of my last house I checked out, a complete walk through (except exterior, which you'll just have to trust me needs exterior paint and some landscaping that I'll do on my own) and I want to let th...
Gabe E.
to replace A/C or not?
Hi BP community. Here in south Texas an A/C/heater is needed basically year round. That being said my current unit 13 SEER (Goodman) being over 15 years old has a blower that has gone out. This unit is rusted out, has...