The radiant heat from the Sun makes my roof get really hot

We’ve had a lot of really sunny weather over the past 2 months.

This is the time of the year where we don’t get very much rain.

By the time we get to the late summer season, it rains almost every single afternoon. It gets so bad that the yard will start to flood and then the dogs track mud in the house when they come in from outside. Each fan of the rainy season, but this is just part of it. I intend to like it when it’s a little dryer outside like it is right now. I can actually go hiking at the nature preserve without worrying about mud there either. However, the heat right now is pretty unbearable. It gets so hot outside that I start to sweat considerably. And all the heat that bears down on me when I’m outside is bearing down on our house. It hits the roof and it bakes the entire home throughout the afternoon hours. That radiant heat from the sun will make the roof in the Attic considerably hot. Since the ventilation system for our HVAC system is located in the attic, the ductwork is always warm by default. We’re constantly putting cold air through dunk work that’s exposed to so much heat. Well there’s a little bit of insulation around the ductwork, it doesn’t account for the insane amount of heat that we get as well. I end up running the air conditioning system a lot just to keep the temperatures down in the house. Inevitably that means our energy bill goes up to account for all of the air conditioning use.

 

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Last cooling equipment job to do

I did so many a/c system and heating device sales over ten years to earn that money, and on a whim I tossed it all in the wind with this flimsy EV company that I thought was going to explode

My EV stock has really been tanking wow. I am not stressing about it though as I will leave that for the CEO of the company that is fighting to stay afloat. The price is now at 17 cents a share, down from the $10 I bought it at about two years ago, and if it keeps sinking my money is going to be all but gone. I had $100K when I bought the sinking ship stock and now it is worth a whopping $1700, almost comical at this point. I’m not selling and am just forgetting about my HVAC tech savings for a few years to see what happens with it. Either the company is going to go bankrupt at some point or they will rise out of the ashes and make a name for themselves. I did so many a/c system and heating device sales over ten years to earn that money, and on a whim I tossed it all in the wind with this flimsy EV company that I thought was going to explode. They could still end up making me money but it is not looking good right now, so it all comes down to patience at this point and maybe a little luck. The heating corp boss feels really bad about my deal but I am not worried about losing it all because money comes and goes and that is just how it is. I still have food to eat and can run my mini split a/c unit in the summer to stay comfortable so what is there to worry about?

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Two more heating system articles

I will write two more stories and then I have to switch gears and work on some other stuff online for an hour and then I am done.

I am going to make it a point not to use my laptop after 9pm because it really messes with my sleep patterns.

The only issue with that is by the time I get back from the beach at night it is already 10pm and I can’t check any messages or do anything else online at that point or I won’t sleep well. Anyway, today I got my new portable air conditioner for my bedroom so that my flatmate isn’t cold in her room with the central HVAC system running all night. I think it will also save me $30 a month running this little unit, which means it would pay for itself after two summers, so that is pretty cool because it’ll end up being a free unit after that. If I run the cooling system in my bedroom for five months that would save me $150 approximately, and for $240 the unit will be paid for in no time. This way I can keep my bedroom as cold as I want it without bothering my flatmate, who tends to be cold most of the time. I think my body is heating up more when I sleep because of my metabolism and I have always liked to have cold a/c when I sleep except for in the middle of winter, when I keep the bedroom window open for my climate control.

 

 

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They phoned them for flat roof repair

While traveling abroad, Jess plus Rob got to visit amazing locales, their goal was to use Rob’s task chances abroad to see new locales. This went on for several years, plus they even got to beginning a family, however each time they’d relocate, Jess, Rob, plus their son would make sure to tour the part plus see all the amazing sights. They knew eventually they’d transfer back home plus settle, but they took their time to make that decision. Eventually, Rob’s career brought him back plus they opted to settle where Jess grew up. They had a choice between buying a condo plus building one, then given the experience they had living in several weird homes abroad, Jess plus Rob opted to build. That requires hiring experts to help them design plus build the kind of home they wanted. The couple settled for a modern house, but with a flat roof. This meant looking for a roofing company that specializes in flat roof replacement. Jess’ cousin knew a beautiful roofing company in the area, plus she referred them to the business. The goal was to ensure the flat roof replacement went on seamlessly, plus given the excellent results, the couple was quite ecstatic, fast forward a decade later, plus Jess plus Rob hired them for flat roof repair. They had been experiencing some leaks plus decided to go with the same roofing company that did their flat roof replacement all those years ago. They had proved themselves to have the necessary comprehension to do flat roof replacement, so they trusted them to also handle the flat roof repair. Tploy to their word, the roofers came in plus diagnosed the complications with the flat roof.

 

 

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It was better to replace the old thermostat than fix it

Grandpa and I have this amazing connection, and it started a long time ago. When grandma was alive, I’d go visit them when I was a kid. Most summers I enjoyed going to stay with them at the farm, and help grandpa in his workshop. At the height of his farming career, he had a warehouse full of tractors and machines. When one would need repair, grandpa never hired a professional for that. Instead, he put on his coveralls and went to work. This is where my passion for auto mechanics comes from. When it was time for me to go to college, I chose to become an auto mechanic. And it’s been the best thing ever since I now own my own shop. The earnings are good and a few years ago I bought my first house. It was an older house, but with good bones. After the purchase was complete, I began doing renovations with a friend which included replacing the heating and cooling system. See, in our area, you need a reliable HVAC system in your home. This house had an old heating and cooling unit, so I had a specialist replace that. There was also an old thermostat that seemed faulty. There was an option to fix it and keep using the thermostat in my home. However, I chose to replace it so I’d get something more compatible with the new HVAC system. I followed the advice of the HVAC specialist and went for a smart thermostat. To be honest, it’s one of my favorite gadgets in the house, and my grandpa agrees with me.

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Mom wasn’t happy with the failing cooling system

Mom was stressed since she didn’t want the cooling system to stop working in the middle of her event.

We knew it was going to be a stressful day, and we made sure to get lots of alcohol. Dad and I were in charge of the drinks while my mom and aunt took care of the food. It’s not a gender thing. They are both chefs, and I can’t cook anything to save my life. So, dad and I had the idea to make a cocktail bar in the house for the party. Mom was expecting her mom and dad, and she was so excited to host them. It had been some time since they were at the house, and she wanted to make an impression. Their mom is also a former chef, and excellent hostess, so you can see where mom and aunty got it from. Unfortunately, it seems the love for cooking will skip a generation with me, haha! Anyway, mom wanted to make sure everything was good, and the failing cooling system was driving her up the wall. We noticed the previous day that the cooling unit isn’t blowing sufficient cool air into our home. It felt warmer and a bit humid which was odd. Mom was stressed since she didn’t want the cooling system to stop working in the middle of her event. So, dad called the local HVAC business for assistance. They promised to send over an HVAC tech the day of the event at 9 am. Mom was at the door waiting for the HVAC tech when the clock was at 9, and saw him pull up in his HVAC van. Her hope was this was an easy fix and she’d have a comfortable home in no time.

 

Mom wasn’t happy with the failing cooling system

Understanding the difference between a ductless mini-split system and an electric heat pump

We found a tiny two-bedroom in the middle of town for rent, but the owner told us we would have to handle air conditioning for ourselves.

It sounded like a good deal when he agreed to subsidize our rent. However, the problem was how to go about HVAC installation since we’d only experienced quality HVAC in the comfort of our parent’s homes. My best friend suggested seeking input from an a/c worker who told her we could use an electric heat pump or a ductless mini-split AC. We had yet to learn the difference between the two but knew they both offer energy-efficient help with indoor comfort. The cooling specialist explained the difference in simple terms but out of the many things he said. I only understood that our space was tiny enough to get the cheaper mini-split system over the heat pump. I leaned towards it more because it was cost-effective to purchase and maintain. The a/c professional also assured us that the unit would easily fit into our lifestyle, where we easily leave for a month, and would be more efficient with a digital thermostat for each room. We didn’t have to ship in our unit because the local cooling corporation had them in stock, and the indoor comfort business expert installation fee was also affordable. My main worry was that we’d need to catch up with the expected air conditioner tune-up routine and end up damaging it. We even made a calendar schedule for the rest of the year with an alarm reminding us to keep up with air conditioner service. The filters especially stressed me because forgetting about them would compromise our air quality.
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Cleaning the ductless mini-split AC

The numerous times my DIY activities have failed should have been enough warning that I could not clean an HVAC installation independently.

  • The instructions for cleaning my ductless mini-split unit were simple and direct, but I needed to improve.

The quality HVAC unit would not power up once I was done cleaning, and the digital thermostat was also off. I was trying to avoid having to call the cooling corporation for air conditioner service and thought I could do the easy tasks without the help of an a/c worker. I still have no idea what went wrong because when I called the cooling specialist, they managed to bring the unit back to life. I didn’t bother to ask what they had done, but it was clear that whatever went wrong was something to do with my cleaning activity. All I had wanted to do, apart from saving money, was ensure that I improved how much the unit’s capacity helped with indoor comfort. I explained to the a/c professional everything I did while cleaning the unit. When I mentioned opening up the unit according to a video I had watched, they finally figured out what I had done wrong. Despite the correction, I would only repeat the same mistake if the indoor comfort business closed and there was no one with experience to help. Looking back, I was fortunate that I got the air conditioning fixed within hours of damage; otherwise, I would have had to go to my parent’s home because their electric heat pump never had any issues, and they always used experts. That experience is the sole reason I ensure that my air conditioner tune-up is pre-booked and marked in my calendar too.

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Energy saving with the electric heat pump

After living in a small rental with a ductless mini-split system, we bought an old home with a central HVAC installation.

Unfortunately, it wasn’t quality HVAC because it died a month after we moved in.

The cooling specialist who had been doing the air conditioner tune-up for a month before we gave up on it told us we needed an alternative air conditioning system. We got a brochure from the local cooling corporation with several systems we could pick from, and that’s how we ended up with an electric heat pump. Our main goal was to save on energy since we already had a mortgage to pay. There were many options to help with indoor comfort, but having a ductless system was also a priority because we wouldn’t have to do multiple construction projects. The other digital thermostat we got from the indoor comfort business for each room was an additional feature we knew would work in our favor since our previous unit had them, and they were very helpful with temperature regulation. We still got other tips from the a/c worker at the indoor comfort business. I didn’t expect that we would have to do some of the maintenance without calling the a/c professional for air conditioner service. The good news is that we wouldn’t have to do it if we didn’t want to because routine maintenance could easily cover it. I was glad that we wouldn’t have any ducts to clean up, and the cost of maintenance, though more frequent than we were used to, was affordable for us. We haven’t had any trouble with it since installation.
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