Posted: 11/20/2013 6:47:56 AM EDT
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So the HVAC guys are at my house today replacing all the 25 year old duct work and the air handlers in the attic.
I was leaving as they were coming in, and in passing I asked if they need me to open the closet that has the little access hatch to the attic, and he said no, that they do the full install and all attic access through the main return openings, so I went on my way. So now I am left with a mystery that occurred to me in the car on the way to work. How do they get out of the attic if part of the job is to reconnect the unit from within? Or conversely, how can they reconnect the main duct to the air handler if they aren't inside the attic? |
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They have hyperflexible joints and easily flattened skulls. They can squeeze through narrow gaps like soffit and gable vents. The only downside is the guano. |
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Why are they replacing your ductwork? Mine is 50+ years old, and it's fine. Maybe he likes clean air? Maybe it was hardpipe and the insulation was rotted off? Maybe it was hardpipe and it was rusting? Maybe it was the old gray, vinyl type flex and was rotting apart? 50+ year old ductwork fine? I doubt it. Mold, condensation and dust work wonders on the fiberglass used for ductwork systems. I do ductwork as part of my job everyday, ductwork lasting forever in great shape is laughable. |
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Its all shitty and falling apart. Literally crumbling.
Looks like the original builder did a half assed job up there. The huge majority of conditioned air is lost before it even gets into the walls. The air handlers are worn out, and are energy hogs besides. I knew this job needed doing for a few years, but I kept putting it off. There are some awesome rebates now so I bit the bullet. |