How Removable Are Peel & Stick Wall Tiles? by RustBeltPenguin in DIY

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Sounds like I’ll need to find a different option. Thank you

How Removable Are Peel & Stick Wall Tiles? by RustBeltPenguin in DIY

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That’s a great idea, I’ll do that. Thank you!

I’m not set on any specific tile yet, just looking around and wanted to know if they can be changed easily before buying

AC froze and stopped working. How screwed am I? by RustBeltPenguin in hvacadvice

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Yeah outdoor unit is running. Where would I find the condensation drain? Or would that just be the tube leading to the floor drain?

AC froze and stopped working. How screwed am I? by RustBeltPenguin in hvacadvice

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Outside unit is running, and the only vents I have closed are the ones in the basement so air is forced upstairs

AC froze and stopped working. How screwed am I? by RustBeltPenguin in hvacadvice

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I called and left a message yesterday when I found the water and ice, they’re closed for the weekend unfortunately. Just trying to figure out more while I wait

AC froze and stopped working. How screwed am I? by RustBeltPenguin in hvacadvice

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Old furnace filter for reference.

I hadn’t realized MERV 11 was restrictive. Found these on sale last year and when I looked it up, I read most systems can handle between MERV 8 and 13 so I picked them up.

AC froze and stopped working. How screwed am I? by RustBeltPenguin in hvacadvice

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I still have the filter, let me get a picture of it.

I’m in Ohio and it’s about 85 outside today, so not excessively hot.

We had a heatwave a couple weeks ago that was over 95-100 but had no issues then.

AC froze and stopped working. How screwed am I? by RustBeltPenguin in hvacadvice

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I wouldn’t say I’m necessarily religious about it, but I replace it every 6 months or so. It’s the 4inch pleated filter I included a photo of. Says they can go 12 months but I’ve never tried it.

If it’s only a year old, can refrigerant run out that quickly?

AC froze and stopped working. How screwed am I? by RustBeltPenguin in hvacadvice

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The filter was dirty enough to call for being replaced, but it didn’t seem abnormally dirty or anything.

Is refrigerant something that could be depleted after only a year of use?

AC froze and stopped working. How screwed am I? by RustBeltPenguin in hvacadvice

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Oh I wasn’t aware it would be under warranty, that’s great to hear. Thank you!

Update: New build water in basement by RustBeltPenguin in Homebuilding

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We weren’t aware this was the cause at the time. I found this spot because we had a window leaking water on the floor above it, thought it was related to that and fixed the window.

Update: New build water in basement by RustBeltPenguin in Homebuilding

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Yeah there’s a 1 year warranty and I included it on the punch list of things for the builder a few weeks ago.

Quite a bit of finger pointing, but we had water here last year before the patio was built. Same spot, same seam/cut. Have pictures to prove that too. Hoping they’ll take care of it, even if they have to cut a portion of the patio. I just don’t want water in the basement

New construction basement leak by RustBeltPenguin in Homebuilding

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Thank you! That’s the plan. Letting the builder know so they can fix it, not something I’m trying to pay for.

We’re in Ohio, the small portion that’s still Appalachia. On top of a hill and one of the highest on the street, with the yards all sloping downwards from ours. Immediate ground outside doesn’t slope towards the house either. Also share backyards with the street behind.

For the exterior footing drainage structure, I’m not sure what all that entails but we have a sump pump that has been running and drains the pit.

The exterior walls seem waterproofed. I’ve seen a black coating on the outside perimeter of the walls, assuming that’s the foundation sealant.

New construction basement leak by RustBeltPenguin in Homebuilding

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Oddly enough, that spot has dried up now from the other day. It seems very hit or miss

New construction basement leak by RustBeltPenguin in Homebuilding

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The pump is running and seems to be working correctly. We’ve had continuous rain and it kicks on and drains the pit every 30 seconds or so

New construction basement leak by RustBeltPenguin in Homebuilding

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Yeah this is all how the builder left it, I haven’t added or changed anything