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Ever had a contractor explain something about your home, and you just nodded along, completely lost? You're not alone! Your home's systems don't have to be mysteries like these….
What Comes First?
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Do I fix my insulation before I replace my furnace? Or get new windows first? Every contractor has a different answer."
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"I'm told I need better ventilation AND more insulation. Doesn't that contradict each other?"
Does my furnace need a diet?
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"I asked about my range hood and got a lecture about CFMs and makeup air. I cook every day - just tell me if it's working!"
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"One contractor said my kitchen exhaust is fine, another said it's a fire hazard. How am I supposed to know?"
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"They said I need to 'balance the air' in my kitchen. What does that even mean? The fan either works or it doesn't, right?"
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"I was told my exhaust fan is too powerful and will 'depressurize' my house. Since when is a fan too good?"
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"The contractor said my bathroom fan moves 'too much air' but my mirror still fogs up. Make it make sense."
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"I've been told I need a 'humidity sensor' fan, a 'timer' fan, and a 'quiet' fan. Can't I just get one that works?"
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"They said my fan vents into the attic and that's bad, but the builder put it there. Now what?"
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"I asked for a bathroom fan replacement and got a 30-minute explanation about vapor barriers and mold. I just want the moisture gone."
How exhausting…
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I've had three contractors over to my house, and I've received three different answers about how my bathroom fan should exhaust. I'm beyond frustrated. How are we homeowners supposed to protect our largest investments when maintenance advice is wrong?"
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"The HVAC guy told me I needed a 'bigger tonnage unit with variable speed' – huh? How does that cut my utility bill?
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"They said my kitchen exhaust was 'undersized for the BTU load' – but what does that mean? Do I fix the fan or change how I cook?"
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"I asked about insulation and got lectures about R-values and thermal bridging. I just want to know: will this make my house warmer?"
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The technician said my furnace is 'oversized' but then recommended an even bigger one. How does that make sense?"
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"I was told I need a new heat exchanger (what the heck is THAT?)…then three other companies said the whole unit needs replacing. Who's right?"
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"They keep talking about 'modulating' and 'two-stage' - I just want to know which one will keep my house warm without breaking the bank."
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"The HVAC guy spent 20 minutes explaining SEER ratings and then couldn't tell me if my ducts actually work."
Clear explanations = confident decisions