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Should I leave the doors open or closed? How do zones work?
Comments (6)"Do you recommend that we keep the bedroom doors closed overnight to keep the cool air contained in the bedrooms? I notice that when I close the doors, air blows through the gap at the bottom of the doors. Why does that happen and is it blowing the cooled air into the hot areas of the house? On a similar note, is it recommended that we keep the bedroom doors closed during the early evening so that the cooled air in the living room doesn't "leak" into the warm bedrooms?" -- When you put air into a room, it will find it's way out (to the return side of the system). Do you have return grills (that suck air in) in each bedroom, or one central return? If not, then I would probably leave the doors cracked at least (which is what I do, and I have a central return--I too can feel the air coming through beneath the gap, which is there for a reason to let air travel). I'm not really sure on this question; I was hoping someone else who is an airflow expert can chime in here. "Furthermore, does it make sense to allow the house to come up to 81 degrees during the day, only to cool it back down to 76 in the evenings/overnight? I don't know whether we're using more energy to cool it 5 degrees every night than if we left it at 79 during the day." -- Do you happen to know how long the system takes to the space down 5 degrees? 79-80 may be a better option. I don't like high setbacks, but 5 degrees may not be too bad depending on your system's ability. If you have smart thermostats (do you know what kind of thermostats you have?), they can recover prior to your return so that the temperature is AT 76 degrees when you return....See MoreClosing vents to save $$- is this wise/does it work?
Comments (2)drcindy.. I recently had new heat pumps installed at my home and like you, I have a bedroom that isn't being used anymore. When I suggested to my hvac contractor that I would just close the ceiling vent in that room, he advised me not to do that... he went into a whole thing about balance and pressures... bunch of stuff I do not understand but that was his advice for me... hope this helps. Roland...See MoreDoes your spouse work shift work ?
Comments (4)My DH worked 2nd and 3rd shift for quite a while - he was a mail handler at the USPS. He started when my son was about 6 months old, my daughter was about 2. We lived in a neighborhood that wasn't so great. We had some nice neighbors who did look out for each other, but weren't quite the type you could count on. It's funny - I was never the type to get scared at night alone, anywhere, till I had kids. I grew up in the 'burbs. But I know what you mean about feeling "funny" alone at night. Do yourself a favor and invest in a security system. Seriously! Just the sign in the yard means a lot. In the country, response times may not be the greatest, but if someone tries to break in they'll get a loud alarm to scare them away and alert you. They're not expensive. Lots of alarm companies offer free installation with a year or two of monitoring, which is about $35/month. You also need to keep to a set schedule for your family, no matter what schedule your husband keeps. Get up, serve meals, and go to bed at the same time regardless of his schedule. Chances are you can have at least one meal together even so, and that'll become your family meal, even if it's breakfast when he's about to go to bed. Don't change your family's schedule to accomodate his. Make allowances so he won't feel cast out, but resist the impulse to "shift work" with him. Make sense?...See Moreroof work not specific and we close next week!
Comments (10)I wouldn't wait until closing to resolve this. Here's a story about a new home owner who's builder wanted to close before all the problems had been worked out. Some of the info might be useful. Don't pay builder until home's built right By Steve McLinden • Bankrate.com Dear Steve, My builder can only obtain a 30-day temporary certificate of occupancy due to code deficiencies noted by the city. He claims he cannot correct deficiencies until materials arrive that are on order. He wants to go ahead and close on the sale. He claims he is liable, as the builder, to correct the deficiencies. I am concerned the liability will transfer to me upon closing. What are your thoughts, and how can I protect myself? Thanks. -- Suspicious Stacy Dear Stacy, If you're looking for a brief answer on whether you should close your deal based on the builder's promises, here it is in three words: No, no, no! If you close and hand over your money, you may relinquish the only leverage you have in this matter and possibly be stuck with a home that's at least temporarily uninhabitable and may even require thousands of dollars to fix. While I'm not quick to refer readers to attorneys, you need an experienced real estate lawyer, and pronto. If you have friends or colleagues who can recommend one, fine. Or you might go to the Web site of the National Association of Consumer Advocates for the names and numbers of legal experts in the real estate field in just about every major market. Brief bios give their areas of expertise. While you're waiting for your appointment, contact the city's code-enforcement division and ask to speak to the inspector who found the deficiencies at the site. The inspectors are usually out most of the day, so you'll probably have to leave a message. Note that it's an emergency. It is -- for you! When you do speak with the inspector, ask how serious the new home's problems really are, how they arose and what caused them. Realize that they don't want to get involved in a legal controversy, so you may have to read between the lines of the responses. Try to get an idea of what's truly needed to fix the problems. You may also want to call the Better Business Bureau and ask for the track record of the builder. And keep that phone number handy: You may have to call them back with your complaint. Meanwhile, take a long look at that contract you signed with the builder. Take it with you to the attorney's office, along with any pertinent correspondence or records. You might have an "out" for builder nonperformance -- assuming you can bear to part with the house. Most contracts say the contractor must "substantially comply" with terms of the construction agreement. If a 30-day certificate of occupancy is the best the builder can offer before closing, you probably have solid legal footing. Even if the builder is indeed liable for fixing the problems, it doesn't mean he will correct them down the road, even if those individual deficiencies are covered specifically in your contract and (or) by local government requirements, says Beau Brincefield, a real estate attorney in Alexandria, Va., and author of "Brincefield's Guide to Buying a Home; The Twenty-One Biggest Mistakes People Make When Buying a Home." Many people think they're dealing with a reputable "name" builder when they're getting a new house, but some builders make a habit of setting up different limited-liability subsidiaries that have no assets from subdivision to subdivision, says Brincefield. So even if there's a judgment against them, they may have nothing to pay it with. Of course, the problems in your new home may actually be minor and the builder may fix them as soon as materials come in. But don't count on it. Act quickly. Be persistent and firm. Don't leave anything to chance. And good luck....See MoreLoneJack Zn 6a, KC
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