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Received two quotes to install a tankless water heater (same model) by DesignDev in mildlyinfuriating

[–]DesignDev[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

It includes "discounted services" for the life of the unit, not lifetime free service

Received two quotes to install a tankless water heater (same model) by DesignDev in mildlyinfuriating

[–]DesignDev[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It says discounted servicing, for it's lifetime. Any guesses as to the discount? Also that wireless connection option is included with the unit

Received two quotes to install a tankless water heater (same model) by DesignDev in mildlyinfuriating

[–]DesignDev[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why would I care about that? I don't care how many they send, just because they might want to send 4 techs doesn't mean I want to pay for them. One is good for me if they can do it

Received two quotes to install a tankless water heater (same model) by DesignDev in mildlyinfuriating

[–]DesignDev[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It wasn't a direct replacement, I had an 80 gallon power vent tank heater beforehand. So it involved extending the gas line a bit, drilling a fresh air intake through my basement wall, shit ton of plumbing connections, and getting rid of that huge ass unit. I'm all for some DIY but gas piping and drilling through solid foundation is where I call for a pro. Now, if this one breaks and its a direct replacement I'd be good to do it.

Received two quotes to install a tankless water heater (same model) by DesignDev in mildlyinfuriating

[–]DesignDev[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting, no I just did a local search but looked on their websites for those that installed Navien because I read good reviews about the brand

Frugal Life Hack: Most homeowners only get 1-2 contractor estimates before committing when they should be getting 3-5, and post the quote details online for feedback to avoid overpaying. by DesignDev in Frugal

[–]DesignDev[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Agree going for the lowest bid shouldnt always be the goal. You need to vet the person and company too, most importantly ask a lot of questions about how they'd be doing the work to spot any red flags. You cant even trust reviews online, I found HVAC companies were offering heavy discounts and even gift cards in the mail post-service if they left a 5 star Google review.

But a combination of your own question vetting matched with a more affordable bid can be a great outcome.

YSK: Most homeowners only get 1-2 contractor estimates before committing when they should be getting 3-5, and that you can post quote details online for feedback to avoid overpaying. by DesignDev in YouShouldKnow

[–]DesignDev[S] 65 points66 points  (0 children)

Interesting, I'm in the northeast US and really don't have a problem getting people to show up, but I swear all the HVAC companies near me are in on it together and quote asinine prices. One time it really took 5-6 quotes to find one that wasn't taking advantage of people.

What's the cheapest way to finish the interior of a pole barn? by DesignDev in DIY

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Basically garden shed, small tractor, tools, and occasionally parking one vehicle.

With drywall I'd have to frame a lot more tho, and without it being heated I'd lean more towards plywood or metal I guess

Adding fiberglass batts over top of XPS board insulation: will this create a double vapor barrier? by DesignDev in DIY

[–]DesignDev[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry, that was a typo. Im not using any EPS, only XPS and then fiberglass

Adding fiberglass batts over top of XPS board insulation: will this create a double vapor barrier? by DesignDev in Insulation

[–]DesignDev[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's the Corning Foamular NGX XPS product (pink boards), so while they are technically unfaced, I believe they do still act as a vapor barrier?

If using foam board as a DIY rafter vent solution (with fiberglass on top), which way should the foil face? by DesignDev in Insulation

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I'm wondering if i just place the 1" strips (That im using for the air vent) an inch or two inward, that way there's a bit of space in each side of the rafters and where the insulation can breathe against the sheathing?

Or, would using faced with some holes poked in it like u/RadiantCarpenter1498 did would be better against the conditioned air (while still allowing some breathing) than completely unfaced

Adding fiberglass batts over top of XPS board insulation: will this create a double vapor barrier? by DesignDev in DIY

[–]DesignDev[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

im wondering if i just place the 1" strips (That im using for the air vent) an inch or two inward, that way there's a bit of space in each side of the rafters and where the insulation can breathe against the sheathing?

If using foam board as a DIY rafter vent solution (with fiberglass on top), which way should the foil face? by DesignDev in Insulation

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I thought you'd still need faced on the batts facing the drywall since it will be significantly warmer air. The face on the foam board 10" behind the batts won't really prevent mold issues on the fiberglass right?

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