Julia Blythe
Exposed Duct Work
Has anyone done exposed duct work in a SFH or condo? We are debating doing it in an 80 yr old SFH that we are taking down to the studs and giving it a very modern aesthetic. My GC has never done them but said he HAS...
Scott Weaner
Gas Hot Water Heater Ventilation Requirements
Good evening everyone. I just purchased a duplex, and one of the HWH is in a separate room off the back of the building. The room is probably about 30-40 sq ft. There is a heater duct in the room, but nothing else.The...
Shannon K.
Air Conditioning With Boiler??
Hi everyone. If anyone can help point me in the right direction, I'd appreciate it!This is the first time I've owned a house with a boiler system. While I have all the walls open still, I'd like to put in an air condi...
Josh Urrutia
HVAC New Install estimates
Anyone have experience with New HVAC estimates? Looking at offering on a house but need to bring it into the 21st century and HVAC is on the list. Haven't talked to any GC's yet, just trying to get an idea of what to ...
Nicholas Heim
Central Air - Shaker Heights
Currently reviewing three quotes for central air. This is for an up/down duplex in Shaker with a third floor, 1BR/1BA dwelling.
Prices have ranged from $6.6k to $9k. Currently house hacking, so am a little more incen...
Max Biggar
Replace AC or something else?
Hello BP, Looking for some advice here. I just closed on my first rental property SFR in Jacksonville FL about a month ago and am now having an AC issue. The tenant called and said the house isn't cooling. I had an AC...
Tim Coppola
HVAC installers in Chicago
I'm looking to replace both HVAC units in my building. I've had a few companies come out and give estimates varying from $8,732 to $11,236. I've read that while the brand does matter the installer matters just as much...
Sandeep Roy
Advice on Problem or Potential with House with no Central AC
BP Gurus,I appreciate for all the knowledge on BP forums. I am newbie from St. Louis, came across a deal on a older brick house (~1938) in decent condition except that it has no Central AC. It do has a central heating...
Greg P.
Vent Cleaning Required on Rehabs?
I'm wondering if you guys think vent cleaning is required? I have a house that had mold (not a lot), and was wondering if we should also do vent cleaning to make sure all of it is out. Also, on general rehabs withou...
RR Medempudi
Ductless mini split system
Me and my husband are in the process of rehabbing a 1980 house (1.7 story, 2400 sqft) which doesn’t have a crawl space and no ductwork in the first floor? The HVAC unit is working but the vents in 2 of the upstairs ro...