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I remember buying a 12k BTU GE branded window unit from Sam's Club around 2010 for $279. That was a bit cheaper than anywhere else at that time. Now I see a 5-6k BTU window unit going for nearly that price and built cheaper than ever. I used to like the LG window units from about 15-20 years ago...

That Haier looks just like the Montgomery Ward window unit my aunt bought in 1995. She ran it for many years without cleaning the filter as it wasn't obvious that it had one until one day as a kid I found it and pulled it out, what a mess it was. The unit lasted almost 20 years before it leaked...

72º during the day and 68-70º while sleeping. If it goes below 83 outside I'll raise it to 74 as it'll start to feel a little chilly in the house. This past week has been between 92-98º. There is no more shade on the house since the only tree providing morning shade fell and the rest was taken...

I'm late to the party so everything I would say has already been said, but I will say have experienced burned outlets more than once in my life and it can be unsettling to think of what could've happened if I or somebody wasn't there to catch it in time so I like to proactively replace any...

I've been slowly converting fixtures to LED at home for 10 years now. I was in no rush because I want to maintain the same light quality as the prior incandescent/halogen bulbs, plus dimmers need to be changed out to LED compatible ones. My bathroom vanity light was the latest conversion. I was...

I hate gray The way people use gray on homes these days makes me feel anxious and empty inside. Just a bunch of shades of gray with occasional use of white or brown as "contrast". I only condone the use of gray with the pairing of a sharper contrasting color like red or blue. Not a fan of the...

I took my DR7 gas dryer apart after 5 years and there was no lint built up inside. I was surprised cuz I expected something, particularly around the blower like pictured. I wonder if the duct leading into the blower wasn’t seated properly. I noticed that on mine when I first got it and had to...

For $380 I’d grab it before anyone else does or the guy changes his mind. Anything that could be wrong is repairable for far less than the cost of a brand new machine. Maybe you’ll get lucky with them covering it under warranty. I’d try and get the original purchase order like you said.

My feelings on the matter haven't changed much. Still love my AWNE82. Not a fan of the TC5 with its electronic knobs and the way it's programmed compared to the AWNE control that basically replicates a mechanical timer in behavior. If I had to do it again I would either go buy a front loader...

I’ve been using my 2015 AWNE82 the same way for the last 8 years. Hot water for towels and sheets, warm for everything else. I only use Tide or Persil, but I mix it up between powder and liquid. I use OxyClean on the white towels. Very seldom do I use LCB on anything. I let it do the one rinse...

I’ve never had anything get into the pump after it disintegrated in mine. Is it making any weird noises?

Nice setup! Looks relatively simple which is always good. It certainly won't last 66 years but hopefully it gives you many years of trouble free service and lots of fuel savings. I think pretty much every modern condensing boiler comes with an outdoor reset control. I would certainly do some...

I've found my sheets to wear down in the area where my feet rest on them, then eventually tear. I got a set from JC Penney about 5 years ago that has a a thicker more satiny feel to them and they've held up very well. I also bought at the same time a cheaper set that has a more soft feel and...

The most common scenario is the boiler needs replacing and: 1. They want central air. 2. They don't want to pay for a new boiler AND central air. 3. They want to cut fuel costs by switching away from oil (if applicable). 4. They don't want to rip apart the house/build soffits for ductwork...

The only way I would go with mini splits is if it was an older home that I couldn't feasibly get ductwork in without ripping too much of it apart, or if I had a specific area that needed cooling. My neighbor built a room addition with radiant floor heat and used a mini split for cooling, which...

Zoning forced air is usually an act in futility getting it to work right, particularly when they’re small zones like that. And it murders your systems efficiency. The only way it works is if each zone can individually handle the full airflow that the equipment requires, or if it’s two stage and...

I'm not sure about your market plus things being the way they are lately, but those prices around here for a simple changeout seem kinda high. That said, that 17 SEER two stage quote isn't a whole lot higher, I'd be tempted to go that way but I'd downsize it to 4 ton. Was there ever a time when...

I'd bet 3.5-4 ton would be more than enough for that house. I'd be looking at the ductwork, particularly the return air to make sure it's not undersized, that will always make an oversized system perform like it's undersized. I believe a 5 ton system should have at least 2 18" returns. 13...

Definitely gas for water heating if available. That's the predominant way in the Chicago region. I'd replace with another 75 gallon Bradford after you try flushing the sediment out and decide you aren't satisfied or it decides to leak. Tankless is nice on paper but you'd need a pretty serious...

Wow, that things never seen a hot or warm wash a day in its life. Happy to see it cleaned up and used properly very soon. And that reminds me, I gotta order a belt for mine…It’s hit that 6 year mark but I’ve just been leaving well enough alone…