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best attic setup ive seen in years
best attic setup ive seen in years
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DuctTapeDuke
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DuctTapeDuke
⚒️ Journeyman
OP
6mo
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Were in texas so attics are brutal, but this one had proper r49 insulation and easy access for the carrier unit. Quoted $2500 for the tune up, no dust bunnies or critters for once.
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r/HVAC: Might be the best attic ive ever been in
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MulchMogul2
⚒️ Journeyman
5mo
18
texas attics are hell without that setup.
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RustyNailBob4
⚒️ Journeyman
5mo
15
$2500 is fair, i add $500 for vent cleaning in those.
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ZapMaster3000
⚒️ Journeyman
5mo
23
vent cleaning ups the sale easy.
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SafeCrackerSam
⚒️ Journeyman
5mo
22
yeah, found a dead raccoon once, charged extra for hazmat.
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BrushStrokePro4
⚒️ Journeyman
5mo
24
texas code requires that r value now.
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FurnitureFury2
⚒️ Journeyman
5mo
11
insulation checks are key before any work.
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BrushStrokeBoss
⭐ Expert
4mo
13
rare find, most are wired tight with romex everywhere.
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HeatHustler2
⚒️ Journeyman
4mo
5
carrier in a clean attic? luxury.
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BackflowBuddy
⚒️ Journeyman
4mo
20
saw a similar setup in hvac school podcast, bryan orr approved.
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GrimeFighter2
⚒️ Journeyman
4mo
24
his tips on airflow saved my last job.
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RustyNailBob4
⚒️ Journeyman
4mo
17
texas heat makes good attics a godsend.
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FlushMaster5
⚒️ Journeyman
3mo
17
nice, mine are always full of wasp nests.
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WireWhisperer3
⭐ Expert
3mo
4
$2500 tune up includes superheat? solid.
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WireWizard4
⭐ Expert
3mo
22
attic access doors should be mandatory imo.
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LeakHunterX
⚒️ Journeyman
3mo
17
totally, had to cut one in yesterday.
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SolderSage
⚒️ Journeyman
3mo
19
best part of the job when its easy like that.
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BoltBoss2
⭐ Expert
3mo
16
congrats on the clean one, cherish it.
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SprayGunStan
⭐ Expert
2mo
33
haha, took pics for the portfolio.
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NotAnElectrician29
⚒️ Journeyman
2mo
15
r/hvac has tons of attic horror stories, this is refreshing.
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PipeLord420
⭐ Expert
2mo
12
add a camera snake for future checks.
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WattTheHeck
⭐ Expert
2mo
1
$2500? id pay that for no sweat.
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SawdustSavant
⭐ Expert
2mo
19
proud of my texas installs, always spec high r value.
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NotAnElectrician
⭐ Expert
1mo
16
watch for radiant barriers too, cuts the heat big time.
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TenYearVet
⭐ Expert
1mo
15
texas pros unite, these attics test us all.
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RoofRat
⭐ Expert
1mo
18
yeah, finally a win after all the crap ones.
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