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Home Building - 1 or 2 Story - Utility Cost Concerns!!!
Asked by S.R. from Dallas
on February 24, 2012
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In my wildest dreams, I never imagined we'd be BUILDING our first home, but here we are! Thank you Lord for your blessings!!
Hubby and I are butting heads on 1-sto...
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- As you can determine by now the answer lies in the quality of your insulation and windows and I can add a good radiant barrier. You can throw out all the answers from ...
- The utilities factor is just a smokescreen to your true feelings: You are worried about the larger house payment. The answer is to go with the smaller, less risky fin...
- hi we live in north FTW area and went from a one story to a two story (from 1800 to 3500 sf) we don't have a very expensive home so I would say the building products ...
Seeking Reliable, Honest Heating and Air Conditioning Service
Asked by S.S. from Chicago
on October 10, 2008
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Of course it is about to get cold out and the fan on our furnace isn't kicking in. Is there a service in the Elmhurst, Bensenville, WoodDale, Itasca area where someone...
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- I use American Star Residential Service in Itasca - great company, good, reliable service. American Star ###-###-#### or ###-###-#### They are in Itasca, IL
- I know that can be area that you can really get 'taken' on. My husband has been doing HVAC for 20 years and listed a business here on Mamasource as E&J Heating. If y...
- We like and use House of Heat in Oak Park. I do believe they cover Elmhurst as well. 336 Harrison St Oak Park, IL 60304 ###-###-####
Not Getting Heat (Or Air) in One Room of House ... Help with Fixing the Problem?
Asked by A.B. from Chicago
on October 4, 2010
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My 19-month old son's room has never had great venting in it (it's too hot in the summer and too cold in the weather) and we would really like to get it fixed. Has any...
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- We had a HVAC owner come out to a year old home. He told us we did not have a box to build up pressure and the last bedroom had almost no pressure. Once he added the...
- My son's room doesn't get a great "blow" from the air conditioner or heater either. We had a fix-it-guy friend look at it and he didn't find any leaks. The best thin...
- I'm a construction manager, and I can tell you that if all the ducts are connected, the next step would be an "air balance." There are specific companies that do nothi...
Advice About a Repair Situation
Asked by B.. from Dallas
on August 3, 2011
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So, our air conditioning went out yesterday. It was 110 degrees. The guy came out, did some stuff, said he needed to order a coil, he'll call us tomorrow and come bac...
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- Ohhhhkay. As a manager of a whole crew of construction guys, I may be able to offer some perspective here. Chances are quite slim, what with the center-of-hell type we...
- I would call them in the morning and ask if she can answer your question ~ was the part ordered. If the answer is yes, see if she can give you a "ball park" idea of h...
- Report them to the Better Business Bureau or small business government department and make a complaint. Or tell them, if they do not finish the job, you are reporting...
Air Conditioner Repair Costs
Asked by T.S. from Dallas
on August 23, 2011
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Does replacing AC "coils" really cost $2,200? Am I getting taken here?
Thanks!
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- Get several estimates, if you can. I know it is hot, and most people are desperate at this time. Our central AC compressor went out almost 2 years ago... we didn'...
- Yes... unfortunately, that's pretty much what it costs. LBC
- I think you could almost get a new system for that price. However coils are the most expensive part. You could get a new unit for $3000. It would save you money in ...
Looking for Advice on Central Air Installation
Asked by K.B. from Boston
on May 3, 2010
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I am very interested in having central air installed in my home. I am wondering if any one who has also had it done has any advice: Questions to be sure to ask? Pit...
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- Hi, I have heard of Central Heating and Cooling- I cant remember if we got a quote from them or not....We installed central AC about 4 years ago. So far, so good......
- We installed our system via Central Heating and Cooling 8 yrs ago and have loved it. We have 2 system - upstairs in our attic for the second floor (also our attic fu...
- K., My dad does HVAC work, and has for 40 years. YES, it will boost your resale value, and help you compete with others in your area who have it. Do you have centra...
Heating and Air Conditioning Repair Person
Asked by K.B. from Kansas City
on June 10, 2008
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I am in need of a Air Conditioning Repair person. If anyone has a good reliable person please let me know.
Thanks,
K. in Prairie Village
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- We had Dave and Kelley's come do ours last year and they were wonderful! They also do plumbing. Their number is ###-###-####.
- I would try Ladd Service Company. I have been using them for several years and they are really good. I usually always ask for the same service man when I made my appts...
- Hi K., My husband is a HVAC person and could look at your A/C. He works for a commercial company now but does residential on the side. You can call him directly ...
Son's Room Is TOO HOT
Asked by A.C. from Cincinnati
on April 2, 2010
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For those of you who look through my history, you will see that at the beginning of this winter, I posted a question about my son's room being too cold. People recomm...
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- I agree, a blackout shade would be best/cheapest way to go.
- Try a black out shade. Old school but it does the trick and will keep him cool :)
- Hello, I am a construction manager and I do have a good amount of experience "fixing" situations where a mechanical engineer didn't do their job correctly! My sug...
Attic Fans - Do They Really Help Keep Upstairs Cool?
Asked by E.S. from Chicago
on July 6, 2011
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Our upstairs is ridiculously hot. Of course I realize it will always be warmer up there in the summer, but the temperature difference between the two floors is really...
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- My experience is with the attic fan in my grandmother's house. The house is about 150 years old and has no AC at all, just a giant fan in the attic (maybe 8-10 feet a...
- I'm curious to find out what people say... We have a two story house in Texas and it's been a very HOT summer already... One thing we have done so that our upstairs is...
- I've had an attic fan, sometimes called a whole house fan in all my houses since 1980. When I built and designed my "dream home", It had an attic fan in it. They r...
Seeking Honest/reputable Heating/AC Company/installer
Asked by A.S. from Dallas
on November 29, 2008
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Hi Ladies, Recently found out that our 24 yr old heating/ac unit needs replacing.(imgine that, after 24 yrs :) ) We've had one company out(the one that discovered the...
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- A., It looks like you got a lot of great responses - now, I'd like to throw my suggestion out! I work for Air Force One A/C in Dallas & we service the Plano area. W...
- I highly recommend Fischer Pylate. Definitely stay away from Fix Air Services.
- I would like to offer my company, Green Air Technology. Visit my website www.greenairguardianair.com for a little info. on us. My husband has been in the A/C busines...
