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When I was talking to our sibling Ed the other afternoon, I was very surprised when she told me she recently installed her own Heating, Ventilation, as well as A/C system.

I had to ask Ed how in the world she was able to manage such a task.

I had called around to odd Heating, Ventilation, as well as A/C companies as well as got price quotes for odd types of Heating, Ventilation, as well as A/C installations, and when Ed said that she installed a ductless mini split, that shocked me even more, and one of the local Heating, Ventilation, as well as A/C companies proposed going for a ductless mini chop system, talking about how incredibly energy efficient it was as well as how I could have a bunch of rather odd zones with customized temperature control settings… Ed smiled as well as said that she installed 4 zones on her own, however she said she was considering going for a bigger system, but they were out of stock when she went to purchase her system. Ed explained that the proposal was delivered suddenly, as well as the delivery was really free! Ed then went on to tell me that she studied odd installation videos until she was confident that she could take care of the installation on her own. Ed really went for a DIY proposal with all the wiring labeled as well as the line set color coded for simple installation. Ed told me she thought the installation would be more difficult, but it was really fairly straightforward. When I asked Ed if she could help me with this category of installation, she said it would be no problem. I’m really stoked because next week, I should be getting the modern Heating, Ventilation, as well as A/C system, as well as Ed said to call him as soon as it arrives at our home!

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For a long time, my wife complained about the laundry room being so cramped up in the home.

I had to admit, we did feel confined because there was the boiler system, the indoor central cooling unit, and there was a water heater on top of that.

Also, it wasn’t like the laundry room was very large because we had a small home. The good news is that we owned the place, but I never really thought too much about the space in the laundry room until my wife started talking about it. I finally consulted with an HVAC expert to see what options we had. We actually had been saving up a lot of money over the years, and I worked overtime whenever it was available. I figured we had enough money to really do something with the laundry room. My wife and I were both delighted when hearing about the different options. Our main thing was how we could free up some space and improve the laundry room. We heard about the combi boilers which sounded perfect because they not only provide the heating to your home, but they also supply your hot water without the need of using a hot water heater. This meant we would be able to get rid of that hot water tank, effectively freeing up some valuable space. Then we liked the sound of getting a ductless mini split air conditioner. We would be able to get rid of all the ductwork in the laundry room, and this system is highly energy efficient. So we went for the combi boiler and ductless mini split air conditioner. I also bought my wife a new washer and dryer set that stack on top of each other, giving us tons of room and we remodeled the laundry room and it looks amazing!

 

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I was feeling pretty stressed when trying to decide what to do with our HVAC system.

It broke down a few times, but I wasn’t sure that I wanted to have it replaced.

The HVAC professional said we could really go either way. He told us on the one hand, the system could last a couple more years, but we might experience a lot of breakdowns and costly repairs. On the other hand, he said it would cost a bit for a new HVAC installation, but it would be more energy efficient and save us money over time. He also pointed out that we wouldn’t have to worry about costly repairs. The HVAC system was going on 13 years and after talking with my wife about it, we decided it would be best to go for a new installation. The team of HVAC professionals did a fantastic job installing our new ductless multi-split system. It actually was kind of tough to choose which HVAC install to go for, but I really liked the sound of having multiple zones in the house with customized temperatures. I also appreciated hearing about how much energy you could save by using a ductless system with variable speed technology. I mean the SEER rating for the cooling system is 26, and I’m pretty sure they don’t get more energy efficient than that. When the new system was installed, we were excited to give it a try. It was right before the hot season, so the temperatures were already starting to warm up. We tried out the cooling system right away, and it was entirely pleasant. I was even more thrilled when I saw how low our energy bills were.

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Something I never realized was that you could have different zones with your HVAC system.

Even with your existing HVAC system, you can have air handlers installed or dampers for customized temperature control settings in different rooms.

This is something I decided to do recently after consulting with a local contractor. The choice was somewhat difficult at first because I had to decide whether I should just install a new ductless HVAC system or upgrade my ducted system. Given, the upgrade was way cheaper, but I won’t enjoy massive energy savings like I would with a new ductless system. Still, the HVAC system is only 8 years old, so I have at least another 7 years keeping the HVAC running strong with regular maintenance and care. That’s ultimately the reason why I just upgraded the HVAC, so I didn’t have to empty my savings account and that the system has plenty of life left. It was a tough decision though, especially since my wife kept saying how she wanted something modern. She was especially looking forward to not having to use ductwork anymore which makes the air quality bad if you don’t get regular ductwork cleaning services. Still, I don’t mind the ductwork cleaning services, I figured we could just make do over the years. The upgrade with HVAC zone control is still awesome! All the rooms have their own thermostats now, and the kids really appreciate it too. Now I can have perfect cooling through the night without bothering the rest of the house or spiking the energy bills too much. We actually have been saving a pretty good amount of money since the upgrade, so we’re all pleased about that.

 

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I honestly was feeling kind of dense when the HVAC contractor came out for a free consultation. He kept asking us what kind of heating system we were interested in. I just shrugged and said whatever heating system was the cheapest. This made the HVAC professional laugh a little bit. He seemed to be kind of surprised that I didn’t really know which heating system I should go for. Of course, I didn’t realize there were so many available options on the market. This guy was talking about dual fuel heating systems, VRF systems, heat pumps, geothermal HVAC systems, radiant heated floors, boiler systems, and eventually I just had to tell him that was enough. I asked if I could just get a standard forced air central heating system. He paused for a minute and then said we could go for something like that, of course. In my mind, this guy was just trying to sell us the most expensive systems on the market. He kept going on about how energy efficient these systems were, which I was skeptical about. He even mentioned that the heating systems that he was talking about didn’t generate any noise, they were whisper quiet. Honestly, I love it when the heating system cranks on and I hear that rush of hot air flowing through the ductwork. To me, it wouldn’t be the same if I didn’t hear the noises from the HVAC system. I swear those noises help me sleep better. Finally the HVAC professional was able to make the arrangements for the standard gas furnace, and I was happy about the price.

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When I went to visit my sister recently, I grimaced when I walked into her home.

She had the heating system cranked up to very high temperatures.

I mean, sure it was cold outside, but I just went from cold weather to an incredibly overheated environment. I felt like I was sweating within minutes and I asked my sister if she could adjust the temperature control settings. She looked at me and laughed. She said it was way too cold and she didn’t want to have to cover up with a blanket. So basically, during the visit, I had to suffer. When I looked at the thermostat, she yelled at me saying that I better not mess with the temperature control settings. I just looked at the thermostat and saw she had it set to 85 degrees! I mean, who wants such a high temperature in their home, seriously! I kept trying to convince her that it was too hot and she was wasting money. I told her that her energy bills were going to be through the roof, but this didn’t budge her, not even a little bit. She said if I was feeling too overheated, I was welcome to take a cold shower or I could always put a wet towel over my head. Surprisingly, that was a good idea and so I was hanging out with a cold towel over my head the whole visit pretty much. She would laugh at me from time to time, but I didn’t care because at least it made me feel more comfortable.

 

Air conditioner installation

I was really proud of our son when he chose to volunteer for the local HVAC contractor.

This was basically community service that he had to do for school.

For a little while, he was talking about possibly volunteering at the library, but I told him he should look into something a little more exciting. I wasn’t even the one who suggested going to the HVAC company, he just thought it might be something cool to try out. He learned a lot about different heating and cooling systems. He helped carry tools and supplies around, but he was safe the whole time. He said the most impressive project was helping with the installation of radiant heated floors. He said how amazing it was the way the PEX tubes were installed on the subflooring after putting a thin coating of concrete down. He explained that the concrete was an excellent retainer for the heat that was produced by the hot water, and all that heating radiated perfectly upwards and heated everything evenly in the home. He talked about how energy efficient this heating system was and everything. I couldn’t believe it, he seemed like an expert. Then he asked if we could upgrade our heating system to radiant heated floors. We actually did have enough money and our heating system was quite old. So I thought why not, and we went for the new radiant heated flooring installation. My son was eager to help and it was the same HVAC company he was volunteering with. The installation came out perfectly, and now we have the best heating system around thanks to our son’s suggestion.
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