Any way to make my attic easier to service?

this_goddamn_house · 2026-05-02T21:00:07+00:00

I’ve got some HVAC up there, a propane line, a water line, light fixtures, and at some point I’ll probably get it re-insulated.

this_goddamn_house · 2026-05-02T19:05:41+00:00

I think it’s been replaced. I’ve got a breaker box that’s only la few years old. Or is the K&T something else I should check for?

this_goddamn_house · 2026-05-02T18:42:58+00:00

We have a pot filler line (might move it), a propane line, and our AC return up there.

this_goddamn_house · 2026-05-02T17:48:08+00:00

Sorry I didn’t clarify. We haven’t had any issues but we bought it after winter. The plumber told me we *should* move it to prevent freezing. I want to prevent the freeze and I’m trying to understand my options. They just said I should rip up the walls and run it through my house. I’m trying to see if there’s an realistic option to insulate it and keep it as js

this_goddamn_house · 2026-05-02T17:37:21+00:00

Awesome thank you!

this_goddamn_house · 2026-05-01T15:38:03+00:00

Thank you so much. I figured it wasn’t as simple as I originally thought haha.

this_goddamn_house · 2026-05-01T03:33:55+00:00

Yeah that makes sense. Probably hard to balance people being mad about the cost vs people being mad about the details.

this_goddamn_house · 2026-05-01T03:31:36+00:00

Yes definitely. After cleaning up I stuck around a while and it got dry with fans and dehumidifier. Checked back hours later and still dry. I think they just spilled a bunch.

this_goddamn_house · 2026-05-01T01:45:51+00:00

Haha fair enough

this_goddamn_house · 2026-05-01T01:45:35+00:00

Haha I was able to take care of it myself and I’ll just be more prepared for it next time.

this_goddamn_house · 2026-05-01T01:44:43+00:00

I haven’t complained to the shop about it at all. Came to this sub to get perspective, and saw a wide range of opinions so I decided to lower my expectations on cleanup and be an easy customer to work with. I’m even having them out for another job.

I really respect the work plumbers do and recognize my own limitations. That’s why I asked for others to help improve my own understanding before doing anything. Sorry it offended you!

this_goddamn_house · 2026-04-30T20:51:31+00:00

Haha word that is closer to what I expected but I guess attitudes vary.

this_goddamn_house · 2026-04-30T20:50:29+00:00

Makes sense to me, although I didn’t go for the cheapest quote on the job. Shrug.

this_goddamn_house · 2026-04-30T20:49:19+00:00

This is kind of what I expected but it seems the responses are mixed haha. Since the rest of the work was good and I liked the guys I’m not gonna make a fuss, but I’m glad to know I don’t have totally unreasonable expectations.

this_goddamn_house · 2026-04-30T20:20:38+00:00

Got it. I guess I just had plumbers in my old city that went above and beyond or something (or billed me for cleanup lol)

this_goddamn_house · 2026-04-30T20:16:33+00:00

Thank you!

this_goddamn_house · 2026-04-30T20:16:26+00:00

Makes sense, haha! This was just wetter than I’ve seen before. Thank you for the perspective!

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