Joke writes itself not kidding heard that like 35 times in the last two months. Uncle Sammy really protects them as well, which I am 100% cool with because my beer is cold and my TV has the playoffs on.
Was on a residential site one day when another contractor hit an underground service and fried everything sensitive in the peoples house. Our battery charger made a funny noise and "poof" went up in smoke. Always have your utilities marked kids and don't dig with equipment within 2' of the marks. Also remember that whoever placed the marking order MUST be on site, or the blame for hitting something falls on the operator.
Quick poll...our cooktop was cracked when we moved in. Sellers gave us a credit to fix, but we never did. Now we're going to be on the other side. If you were going to buy a house, would you rather someone put a midrange one in before seeing the place or get a credit to do what you want? Was only thinking about the latter because it's currently electric and I think gas is an option.
I think this is really subjective and depends on the property/market/buyer. As someone who would be willing to get new things and would want some control of that I would take the credit. On the other hand I could see if a house is great and a buyer wouldn’t expect to do anything getting a new one might make sense.
Thermostat set to 74, showing 71 in the house and air blowing. Is the thermostat busted? This thermostat has done this since day 1? Or something my dumbass doesn't know is going on?
Off Just went and hit the fan button on it and blinked saying Fan On and then I hit it again and it said off
There should be an on, off, and auto or that's the way ones I've dealt with work. Auto means it follows the compressor/thermostat
ANNOUNCEMENT!! Mrs. Internet and I have been preapproved for a mortgage. We are looking to buy our first home after renting for the last 17 years. Happy to join this thread.
I tried to get a smart thermostat but apparently none work with Trane (or at least mine). Their wifi one was like 5 or $600 at the time. This was like 4 years ago.
There’s nothing wrong with the fan blowing and circulating air; I have my thermostat set to do that periodically throughout the day. If you’ve specifically told it to not do that, then maybe there’s some kind of programming issue with the thermostat. If it’s turning on the AC or heat when it shouldn’t, then that’s a problem.
Check your outside condensing unit to see if the compressor is running while the air is blowing inside. Just FYI for anyone in humid climates, if you run the fan without the compressor running as well you are going to ramp up your humidity levels.
Only caveat I would add to this is it's fine if you have a stand alone dehumidifier. The townhouse I'm renting right now I keep the fan on circulation mode, so it runs 20 minutes every hour. Doesn't ramp up the humidity too crazy but I still get the benefits of air circulation/mixing for air quality purposes, I will have to start running my dehumidifier at night pretty soon though as it started to creep up to about 60% recently. The house I'm building will have an air handler with a variable speed fan that constantly runs at some level though, I'll have a stand alone dehumidifier though that will be tied into the return ductwork and keep a constant humidity point to where ever I set it, probably around 50%.
under contract to the tune of 1.365M for a house that was sold for like 800k 7 years ago Would not be buying right now if we didn't have to, and we know we are overpaying, but it enables help from the in-laws with the kids, which in-turn frees up a ton of money for no longer needing a nanny. We've bid on like a hundred things at this point and always came up short. On the plus side the neighborhood is great, tons of space in the house, and the back yard is nice and includes a pool. Both the wife and I need to secure promotions ASAP though.
From the looks of it, you guys haven’t been begging too much lately. Congrats on the house. It’s beautiful.
Ha we are certainly doing ok, more so meant the absurd bids we’ve put in on places and still nowhere near the top
Why shouldn't I want an induction cooktop? Everything seems positive aside from cost vs electric and needing proper cookware.
All I see is window units, guessing that's not what you are looking for. Mitsubishi is your gold standard for that category though.
That’s what we’re doing. Still get so many people saying we’re dumb for not going gas but a. There is not gas currently so $ there and b. What you said. I’ve yet to hear of a true negative.
Nah - I was googling and came across this: https://www.consumerreports.org/app...st-and-least-reliable-heat-pumps-a2741062924/ it may only be ducted though and I need ductless/mini splits
When you click on ratings it goes right back to this article, idk if you could already read the whole thing Spoiler Most and Least Reliable Heat Pump Brands These heat pumps will keep you cool (or, when needed, warm) all year long By Mary H.J. Farrell Updated April 7, 2023 shares of the article Because a heat pump can both cool and heat your home, you should look for a unit that runs reliably no matter the season. GettyImages-483954740 Heat pumps can be one of the most efficient ways to cool or heat your home. That’s because rather than generating hot or cold air, they move air from one place to another, depending on the season. During the winter, a heat pump pulls heat from the outdoor air into your home. And during the summer, it pulls hot air from your home and expels it outdoors. MORE ON HEAT PUMPS CR's Heat Pump Brand Reliabilty Ratings & Buying Guide 4 Reasons to Consider a Heat Pump (Plus a Few Caveats) Buying a Heat Pump Could Get You Thousands in Federal Tax Credits and State Rebates Can Heat Pumps Actually Work in Cold Climates? Most Reliable Central Air-Conditioning Systems Because you’re likely to use your heat pump year-round, you want one from a brand with a reliable track record. That point was emphasized by a recent Consumer Reports survey of owners of heat pumps, many of whom reported that when theirs broke, they were left without heat for at least an entire day—sometimes even two days or more. We asked our members about their experiences with around 13,000 heat pumps that were installed new between 2005 and 2021 and that were used to heat and cool their homes. Based on our analysis, we determined that, on average, around half of heat pumps are likely to experience problems by the end of the eighth year of ownership, which is about the midpoint of the expected life of the system. Our members said they expect their heat pumps to last a median of 15 years. Check out the reasons to consider a heat pump for your home, and find out whether heat pumps actually work in cold climates. CR explains how buying a heat pump for your home could get you thousands of dollars in federal tax credits and state rebates. Most and Least Reliable Heat Pumps We analyzed data from our members on 24 brands of heat pumps to find winners and losers—from well-known companies such as Trane and Carrier and also from some smaller, lesser-known companies such as Heil and Payne. Eight brands earned favorable marks for predicted reliability, and two brands got our top marks for both predicted reliability and owner satisfaction. Check out the reasons to consider a heat pump for your home, and find out whether heat pumps actually work in cold climates. In our survey, American Standard and Trane stood out as the most reliable brands of heat pumps, with each earning a top-notch rating for predicted reliability, which estimates how likely a heat pump is to experience problems by the eighth year of ownership. Both brands also received stellar marks for owner satisfaction, which reflects how likely an owner is to recommend a brand to friends and family. Frigidaire, Maytag, and Westinghouse, on the other hand, garnered unimpressive ratings for predicted reliability and owner satisfaction. (Goodman also earned a mediocre score in satisfaction, though it performed better in reliability.) Common Problems for Heat Pumps In our surveys, 9 percent of CR members cited the heat pump’s evaporator coil as the source of problems. Though issues appeared regardless of brand, the worst culprits were our three least reliable brands—heat pumps from Frigidaire, Maytag, and Westinghouse. We also heard about problems with a heat pump’s condenser coil, compressor, condenser fan, controls, and evaporator fan. Problems with a system’s expansion, reversing, or service valves were reported to a slightly lesser degree. Should You Repair or Replace Your Heat Pump? When you compare the cost of repairing a heat pump to the cost of replacing one, there’s little doubt that repairing it (if possible) is the way to go. In our 2021 survey, 89 percent of our members reported having their heat pump repaired. The median cost for those who paid completely out of pocket—meaning the heat pump wasn’t covered by a service plan—was $293. Compare that with the median cost of $7,691 that our members spent to buy and install a new heat pump over the past five years. In our most recent survey, almost three-fourths (74 percent) of our members who had their heat pump repaired were left without heat for at least a day and 46 percent were left without heat for at least two days. For more information on heat pumps, including how they work and how to make them more energy-efficient, see our heat pump buying guide. In addition, CR explains how buying a heat pump for your home could get you thousands of dollars in federal tax credits and state rebates through the Inflation Reduction Act.