Joseph Weisenbloom
Anyone use only minisplits to cool/heat an entire house?
I have a flip I am currently working on and there is no space for ducts. I am considering buying a few multizone minisplits and placing the heads in the bedrooms, kitchen and the living room.My question is will this s...
Manuel A.
Cost to buy and install refrigerated cooling?
Just finishing up my rehab estimate and I need one more key piece of info, how much to buy and instal a refrigerated air system. My current rehab price is right at $23,550 but I need this last number. The neighbor sai...
Parmesh P.
Air Condition Feezing Up.
Last summer, I spend more than 1.7K on AC repairs ( adding refrigerant gas, cleaning coil and ducts, and much more) that seems to go nowhere. The AC for my second floor STR is not able to cool the unit during the hot ...
Andre Key
Eliminating cigarette stench from a home-advice please.
I have a client that has a cozy home that they would love to sell the problem is the smell. The couple smoked for 30 years and have tried everything such as kilz, repainting, cleaning the air ducts, charcoal, cleani...
Aiden Harris
Tenant feels there is mold in the AC ducts - what to do?
I’ve got a new tenant who states he believes there is mold in the AC ducts. He has stated he is sensitive to mold & allergens. He filters his side of the property with HEPA filter system & MERV 14 (I believe) ...
William Horsey
Air return for gas furnace?
Question about the air return: Should duct work always be used to make-up the air return from the homes interior wall to the gas furnace? Can framed in drywall be used?Thanks.
Marie S.
Tenant Complain of Temperature Difference
I have a tenant that is complaining that there is a 5 degree temperature difference from the bedroom and the living room. This is a one bedroom apartment in a 100 year old four plex. There is nothing mechanically wron...
Frank S.
Help identifying Asbestos on Duct
Hello,
I had a duct cleaning company stop by and they indicated this may be asbestos.
What do you think?The lab test is $250, I will get some remediation companies over to get estimates.
Mike C.
Best type of heating for new construction?
What would be the most cost effective and efficient heating to install in a fourplex? (Two floors, slab foundation)Electric and gas are available. Electric is ~$0.12-14 per kWh Gas is ~$9 perMCFLocation: Western PA
Heather Schmidtknecht
Octopus furnace — yikes!
I had the privilege of seeing an octopus furnace for the first time today... what do I need to know about this beast? Should I swim as fast as I can from this deal?