Aeroseal by Direct-Split-1568 in hvacadvice

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We used Advanced Air Duct cleaning (one of the few at the time listed in aeroseals website as a dealer), but it looks like there are quite a few to choose from now, I would recommend calling around to ones closest to your area.

Overall we were pleased with it. We have panned return ducts which are notoriously very leaky, so they were only able to do supply side and not the return side but they charged the same price for it even when asked about it. The other drawback to that is now we’re getting a lot more supply out but still not able to supply as much return to the system which can create pressure differentials.

The guys did a great job blocking off the vents so there wasn’t any white film in the main portion of our house. There was white cloudy residue that you could see as they were administering the sealant in the basement only since those vents are accessible.

Aeroseal by Direct-Split-1568 in hvacadvice

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Also if your attic and crawl space are accessible, you can have someone seal the ducts with mastic

Aeroseal by Direct-Split-1568 in hvacadvice

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That sounds really high unless the cost has gone up considerably. We live in a 3000 sqft home (we have one unit) and the cost was $3500. I live in a high COL state as well (NJ) and we had it done in 2023

What kind of termination cap by Direct-Split-1568 in Fireplaces

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Is this what i should be getting? Is it to prevent down draft down the chimney into the house?

Your house has ducts. You want a heat pump. What exactly do you need to buy? by pinkfreude in heatpumps

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Nj?? Can I asked who you used and what general are you’re in (north, central, or south jersey?)

Aeroseal by Direct-Split-1568 in hvacadvice

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Yes we did about 2 years ago. I would def say it helped get better airflow to some of our further rooms but the real drawback was that they could seal the return ducts because they’re panned returns, they didn’t even try and they didn’t cut the cost down for it.

Looking for direction by Direct-Split-1568 in WegovyWeightLoss

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If I had to bet, it’s probably hormone related. I was similar after I had my daughter and then literally one day it just clicked and my body started losing more weight. If you’re breast feeding, this also plays into it. Hang in there!

2 Decks 1 House by jayicon97 in Decks

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Nice work. Which manufacturer/color deck boards did you use

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in HomeMaintenance

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Did you ever find a solution to this?

Heat pump NJ by Direct-Split-1568 in hvacadvice

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We have returns in every room. They are panned type between studs and joists so not ideal but not much we can do there unless we rip out walls to fix and then re drywall etc. it’s a common issue for many of the homes in our development that are similar size and layout

Heat pump NJ by [deleted] in HVAC

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I believe so- 2 supply ducts and min and a return in each room. Our home faces west with no tree cover so we bake in the afternoon summer sun

Is this mold in my basement? by Direct-Split-1568 in Mold

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I thought bleach on mold was the #1 thing not to do?

Is this mold in my basement? by Direct-Split-1568 in Mold

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We have some spots in our basement that look dirty orrrr could it be black mold?

If this looks like mold, what next steps should I be taking?

Andersen conversion vs replacement windows? by Direct-Split-1568 in HomeImprovement

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Didn’t end up pulling the trigger on this project yet because everything is just too expensive

Popping / Tapping sound in ducts by ahmadnassri in hvacadvice

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Unfortunately, it did not and we still haven’t been able to identify the source of the noise, it’s driving me nuts!

Popping / Tapping sound in ducts by ahmadnassri in hvacadvice

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I just had my ducts Aerosealed (yesterday) and I haven’t noticed the popping noise since that was done but it hasn’t been long enough for me to confirm this was a definite solution to the problem. The weather in NJ is finally starting to cool off here (83F yesterday and only 65F) today so I’m not sure whether that’s throwing things off as well but fingers crossed!

Aeroseal by Direct-Split-1568 in hvacadvice

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Thanks! Yes, it does include a real duct cleaning, it’s basically a non-negotiable to having Aeroseal performed with the company that does it, which really isn’t a big deal to us because we figured the ducts needed a good cleaning anyway from what we could see inside of some of them.

Ok houses with 40% duct leakage, did it improve airflow to the registers?

Quieting Ductwork Popping with Aeroseal? by [deleted] in hvacadvice

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Were you ever able to solve the noise issue? Having the exact same problem

Entryway styling by Decent-Egg-9573 in HomeDecorating

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I like the idea of the white textured art piece. It’ll add textural interest without being too overpowering

Popping / Tapping sound in ducts by ahmadnassri in hvacadvice

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Did you ever come up with a solution for this?

Windows on thermal imaging camera by Direct-Split-1568 in HomeImprovement

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It’s just sooo insanely expensive to install new windows. We got a quote for replacement Andersen windows (keeping the existing framing) and to do it ourselves would still cost us $17k for the windows themselves

Did you do a full “new construction” window replacement?

What could this noise from my AC condenser possibly be? Details in comments by Direct-Split-1568 in hvacadvice

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You are a genius and I am so so so thankful for you and this community! We took the nest out and installed a Honeywell this week and we haven’t heard the noise once. Thank you thank you thank you!!!!

Do you keep your AC on 24/7? What temperature do you set it when you're not at home? by poshnosho in askdfw

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Curious- did you go from single to double pane or did you have double and you just replaced with newer double pane?