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Lot o points [156262]
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Welp, the journey is over. Getting a new
Dec 1, 2020, 8:54 AM
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HVAC system today.
There is nothing, and I mean nothing, that I enjoy more than spending more than I paid for two years at Clemson on a device that does nothing more than maintain the status quo of comfort that 99.9% of Americans are accustomed to. The only thing better would be if I could drop $10k on a new roof to maintain my status of not getting wet when it rains.
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CU Medallion [50635]
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year and 1/2 ago henry hit the double
Dec 1, 2020, 8:59 AM
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put new roof on
2 weeks later hvac
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Lot o points [156262]
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Dang man, all you needed was
Dec 1, 2020, 9:00 AM
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a new transmission in the car and knee replacement and you'd have batted for the cycle.
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CU Medallion [50635]
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did get a knee***
Dec 1, 2020, 9:00 AM
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Oculus Spirit [79304]
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Oculus Spirit [85963]
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Water heater is like buying books***
Dec 1, 2020, 9:05 AM
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Oculus Spirit [79304]
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What if it leaks out ever where?
Dec 1, 2020, 9:10 AM
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Story time.
Tickle_It's dad bought a condo in Clempson since Tickle_it and his sister (no pigs) boff went to school there over the period of 6 years. Twas cheaper than paying rent. After Tickle_it graduated (I'm the youngest) he sold that condo. Bout a month or 2 later, hot water heater busted and drained completely out. It was on the Turd floor. Ruint that condo and the ones below. Lutz on them.
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Oculus Spirit [85963]
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Then it's free plus you get a brand new 40 in LG flatscreen
Dec 1, 2020, 9:21 AM
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tv in 2008 with the extra $1,000 the insurance company pays you.....I mean, from my experience that's what happens when you flood a residence.
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CU Medallion [64837]
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why would you ever replace one???
Dec 1, 2020, 11:30 AM
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The elements are stupid easy to change... the zinc anodes are stupid easy to change. Both repairs are crazy cheap and easy. Other than that... it's just a tank. Dang thing should last an eternity.
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Oculus Spirit [85963]
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Bullet holes?
Dec 1, 2020, 11:34 AM
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Catch on fire and burn?
8.4 magnitude earthquake causes the roof to collapse and crush/puncture the tank.
I guess there are a few reasons to replace one.
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CU Medallion [64837]
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So there's no reason that anyone other than FBCoach
Dec 1, 2020, 11:38 AM
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would ever need to replace one.
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Oculus Spirit [85963]
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Like if the trooper had an accidental discharge?
Dec 1, 2020, 11:40 AM
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It's possible.
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Oculus Spirit [79304]
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I would say most of his discharges are on porpoise***
Dec 1, 2020, 11:43 AM
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Oculus Spirit [85963]
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What an interesting name for a woman***
Dec 1, 2020, 11:46 AM
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Oculus Spirit [79304]
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Once yer done trashing her front hole FLIPPER over and trash
Dec 1, 2020, 11:48 AM
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the back
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jinx***
Dec 1, 2020, 11:48 AM
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Oculus Spirit [85963]
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Y'all like Forrest and Jennie, peas and carrots***
Dec 1, 2020, 11:49 AM
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CU Medallion [64837]
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Which is the rutard and which is the AIDS riddled h0ar?
Dec 1, 2020, 11:50 AM
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Oculus Spirit [79304]
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Easy way to find out
Dec 1, 2020, 11:53 AM
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How many AIDS riddled men have you slept with?
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Quite a few while on the road to becoming a folk singer***
Dec 1, 2020, 12:29 PM
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CU Medallion [64837]
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Oculus Spirit [79304]
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Re: He usually just Flipper over and make a map of hawaii on her
Dec 1, 2020, 11:49 AM
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Oculus Spirit [81386]
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Enjoy the analraping
Dec 1, 2020, 9:02 AM
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Make sure to the highest seer rating you can get. That way you can at least brag about it to an extent, and feel like you're helping the earth with your efficiency (You're not you scum).
The only, AND I MEAN ONLY, good thing about when I had to replace both upstairs and downstairs units is at least they are quieter now. That silence sure is worth the 10 G's I had to drop to attain it.
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I'm going 13 Seer for four reasons.......
Dec 1, 2020, 9:07 AM
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1) It's cheaper
2) No dual-stage compressors and variable speed blowers = more reliable tried and true parts and cheaper parts prices if I'm still here when the warranty runs out.
3) I probably won't be in this house when the warranty runs out so the higher Seer will never pay for itself.
4) It's cheaper
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Sorry, one more reason.
Dec 1, 2020, 9:08 AM
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5) Screw this efficiency crap. I'd buy a unit that ran on coal and ozone layer if it saved me $750 off the top.
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Oculus Spirit [79304]
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WHERE WILL OUR KIDS AIR CONDITION AND HEAT AT?
Dec 1, 2020, 9:12 AM
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HUH? TAIL ME THAT YOU OBAMANATION OF A HUMAN.
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Oculus Spirit [79304]
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Lot o points [156262]
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thinking about adding it after the fact.
Dec 1, 2020, 9:23 AM
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This is a little kneejerk because it's 26 degrees here this morn and no heat sucks but I wanted time to compare the humidifier and air purifier options and see how they played with the various smart thermostats (which I'm also comparing----thinking about landing on an Ecobee or Sensi)
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110%er [6241]
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Get one, they are awesome. Makes winter heat inside...
Dec 1, 2020, 9:27 AM
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so much more bearable. No more kid nosebleeds, etc.
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You nailed it!
Dec 1, 2020, 11:41 AM
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all the complicated mechanical stuff is no good....
the coils, tubing, etc. all gets thinner to be more efficient and therefore will definitely fail or leak sooner. You can't beat good old American Iron. You're better off with something built in a shop like this:
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this. Replaced whole downstairs system a couple yrs ago,
Dec 1, 2020, 9:11 AM
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the outside unit was twice as big, which made for less wind noise. Earlier this yr, replaced the whole upstairs system, and even though it's much less capacity, the outside unit was even bigger. These 2 are down below a master bedroom window, and that noise reduction was so worth it. Inside units are quieter too. And I replaced the return grill with an upgrade that is really quiet. Winning.
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Oculus Spirit [97933]
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I'd go with the second or third highest seer rating.
Dec 1, 2020, 9:24 AM
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I'd be thinking no more than 16-18 if I had to do it today. We currently have 14.
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Oculus Spirit [82021]
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Well now you jinxed yourself.***
Dec 1, 2020, 9:28 AM
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All-In [34823]
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Probably a good choice.
Dec 1, 2020, 9:36 AM
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I bought 21 SEER units for upstairs and downstairs, and the coils went out in both of them before the warranty was out. Still had to pay for labor and refrigerant, even under warranty. These are Lennox units, by the way.
I'm hearing the same thing for refrigerators; the coils are crap and will not last more than 2-3 years. If you have an older refrigerator, it is best if you try to keep it running, or make sure you get the extended warranty on a new one.
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Refrigerator warranty
Dec 1, 2020, 10:09 AM
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When I bought new hi-end Frigidaire French door w/ water & ice through the door, plus matching hi-end gas stove & microwave, dude at Lowe’s was former owner of a venerable mom&pop store that Lowe’s put out of business. I told him I never bought extended warranties, and he said, “well, not necessary on stove or microwave, but I strongly recommend getting one for the fridge.” I did, and it paid off. Not just the coils are crap. After ext warranty ran out, the back panel of mine rusted through from condensate due to lack of insulation behind the ice maker.
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Lot o points [156262]
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Obama did to appliances what Michelle did to school lunches.***
Dec 1, 2020, 10:14 AM
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Re: Obama did to appliances what Michelle did to school lunches.***
Dec 1, 2020, 10:40 AM
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Oculus Spirit [85963]
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Oculus Spirit [97933]
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Inlaws have one running flawlessly.
Dec 1, 2020, 12:57 PM
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Since 1942. Biggest bunch of crap I've seen.
How much would you pay for a no frills fridge that would last 78 years?
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You don't have windows that open?***
Dec 1, 2020, 10:04 AM
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Message was edited by: FBCoachSC®
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Hoping and praying mine lasts another month
Dec 1, 2020, 10:29 AM
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til we close.
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Oculus Spirit [85963]
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Makes sense they are expensive since they weigh
Dec 1, 2020, 11:38 AM
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like 5 tons. Just the crane to place an HVAC is probably $1500/day?
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CU Medallion [64837]
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I got a 4 ton unit just to make it heavy enought that no
Dec 1, 2020, 4:42 PM
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crackhead steals it and runs oft with it.
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