Comfortman

Just completed a one week training course in Little Rock, Arkansas. I always enjoy the trip and exceed my continuous education for my HVAC license by tenfold.

If you have an old water heater and have been thinking about replacement, consider tankless. Atlanta Gas Light is currently offering a rebate. We have had our tankless for 12 years and took advantage of a rebate offered at the time.

This was a first time visit, and I always find more problems in crawl spaces. Let’s see how many serious safety and health issues I noticed immediately: Safety * Strong evidence of rodent activity with unprotected (code violation) wire to furnace. * Incorrect gas line to furnace, it’s lacking a sediment trap (code violation).... * Running electrical splices ( high voltage wiring / 120 volt with unenclosed electrical connections) . This is a code violation. * Standing water in a crawl space with improper wiring. Health * Holes chewed allowing rodent entry into flex ducts ( Hantavirus spread via rodent droppings, especially in ducts). * Standing water in crawl space ( source for mold growth). Suggestions: * Read and understand a home inspection report. * Have a heating and air conditioning installation inspected by a third party before your warranty runs out. * Take all electrical issues seriously. Do not allow unlicensed people to perform electrical work ( especially during home renovations). Many home fires are the result of electrical issues.

Some heartfelt advice when considering a home purchase.