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2020 Ascent Limited, 2024 Subaru Legacy Sport
The new wood was installed the previous week, but the finishers started on Monday, finished on Saturday, and it was Wednesday before we got back on them. (about 10 days)
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Believe it or not there wasn’t that much dust but there is some. The guy told me that his belt sander has very good vacuum and he was right. The reason I want to wait until Spring is more because of the smell than the dust. I can aerate the house better in the Spring than in the Winter.
Before the first job I remember asking him why his sander was so good with dust pickup and he said his sander/vacuum was an industrial more powerful unit than what most guys use which he felt were mere toys compared to his because his unit ran on 220 volts whereas everyone else including the rental places ran on 110 volts. The power cord for that beast was number 10/3 copper. He connected the cord directly to the panel by disconnecting the wires to the A/C breaker and connecting it right there. It worked as advertised.
jmonroe
I know a couple guys that could make that floor look great.
Just kidding, enjoy.
jmonroe
We just had our heat pump/a.c. unit serviced. We have used this company for 10 years and they have never charged extra, we always only pay for a service call which is $110, and takes 90 minutes.
This time "The Guy" said your unit is 18 years old and the old coolant can't be replaced, so if it goes it will cost a lot to refill it and it will still be old and could go. He recommended getting a new 3 ton unit, and they would send someone to do a free estimate.
When I hear the word "FREE" my radar is tuned to high.
Does it make sense to get a new unit....because this one might breakdown? Wouldn't that be the time to get a new unit? If it is losing coolant then something else is probably broken, so it probably wouldn't pay to refill it and fix it at that point....lifespan is normally 15 years for these things.
Oh man, everyone is trying to sell extras these days.
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
If it leaked and needs recharging it is time. But if not, no reason to do it now. The only incentive is not worrying about if it fails when it is really hot. But since it could last for years, if you candle handle sweating for a few days. I would let it ride.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
@driver100
He is correct that the older R-22 Refrigerant is discontinued and very expensive right now. If the unit is charged properly and working well… do nothing. If a leak comes up and/or a major component fails I would replace.
At my old home I was told this exact same thing. I ran that unit for 5 more years with no issues and only replaced it during the remodel where I needed a larger unit.
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2018 VW Passat SE w/tech, 2016 Audi Q5 Premium Plus w/tech, 2006 Acura TL w/nav
jmonroe
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
Another factor to consider, we are only here for 5 months of the year, so it doesn't work too hard in the summer...it is set to 84 when we aren't here. It is 18 years old but is more like a 9 year old based on the usage.
Electricity runs about $45 a month when we are here, less than $20 a month when we aren't here, so the a/c doesn't work at maximum capacity.
btw...it passed the inspection as being as good as can be.
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
If I understand this, your 18-year old isn't used so much during the 5 months
when you are there because it's "winter." And during the HOT season, 7 months,
it's set at 84 (probably could be warmer) and it runs much less than we would
usually expect a straight AC unit to run. So compared to the typical AC unit
in FL it's likely 1/3 the run time on it.
Our heat pump, a more complicated piece with valving to switch from AC to heat,
lasted 23 years IIRC. It had a scroll compressor. The pressure controls on both the
outside unit and inside unit had to be replaced. The indoor blower fan had to be replaced
earlier (I should have replaced whole unit then). I think that was at about 12 years, maybe
10.
But our heat pump runs in winter and runs in summer. Lots of hours on it.
I'd just wait for something to fail. Maybe do some preshopping with a repair
replacement company there that's reputable so you have in mind what you want.
If the thing fails, either you'll be in Canada all nice and cool, or you'll be there during
your 5-month stay when the temps are "winter" and a failed unit can be suffered
to get a replacement in 3 or 5 days since those temps aren't anything like "summer"
in FL.
2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
Preshop. Visit the showroom for some installer/repair that you trust and let
their salesman show you the difference in replacement models as to efficiency
vs cost.
Look at what people in similar homes in your community have installed recently.
I found there was a loss of reward in spending more to get higher efficiency.
However, there may be electric company rewards for installing units of at least
a certain efficiency level. Just keep up on what's out there, so when the phone
call from you neighbor comes in summer and says your outside unit was making
a grinding sound..., and the inside is above the thermostat setting..., you know
what you want.
2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
2023 Hyundai Kona Limited AWD (wife) / 2015 Golf TSI (me) / 2019 Chevrolet Cruze Premier RS (daughter #1) / 2020 Hyundai Accent SE (daughter #2) / 2023 Subaru Impreza Base (son)
Now I can start pulling out those giant, 1 1/4", staples a little at a time. Refinishing will be scheduled for Spring or early Summer.
2020 Ascent Limited, 2024 Subaru Legacy Sport
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
I can already see those accent pillows being rearranged and those coffee mugs disappearing. Show us the final redo.
You should sue the installers that used those 1 1/4” inch staples.
jmonroe
If you have a problem with installers or with "The Guy", then call Morgan and Morgan now.
Morgan and Morgan, for the people!
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
I took it to the guy and was told I need a new bumper because it wasn’t just popped clips but an actual tear in the plastic where it meets the fender. Fortunately, he said he can glue it back in place and I’ll never see the difference. It just angers me that people these day refuse to take responsibility for their actions.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
That is more than aggravating.
I was lucky when the college student across the street admitted fault when she backed into Mrs. j when they were both backing out of their driveways. Mrs. j saw her coming and slammed the Subie (only a couple weeks old) into drive to try getting back into our driveway. But she still got hit before getting into our driveway. The kid admitted being well over the center line of the street. If she didn’t do that I think each insurance company would pay to have their insured cars fixed and probably a rate increase for both of us.
Sometimes you get lucky and find a responsible driver.
jmonroe
Will or will not Taylor Swift get a marriage proposal at half time?
I want to get my money down early.😱
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
That is so frustrating....people not taking responsibility.
A guy at tennis said he went to watch his grandson play baseball. He was surprised that the kids don't keep score.....they just play. The kids do keep score in their heads, but not officially. Those kids will grow up never learning one of the most important things in life.....that it is OK to lose and you learn a lot from losing. You have to learn losing is OK and sets you on the path to become better.......and do things like take responsibility for your loss and your actions.
Taylor Swift and a ring....I never thought of that, gives me a topic for our pre-game dinner.
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
Good luck with that.
I guess the next thing you’ll want are the odds of having a maintenance free year out of a rust free German car from Florida with 250K miles.
jmonroe
https://youtu.be/rZkIcofhcio?si=dWJF9ZAeso-Ai3nn
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
I would read over any dealership documents carefully before signing. I see this dealers ads on TV all the time, and they sound too good to be true.
On their website they have a new 2024 Accord Hybrid for $359 a month. Sounds good until you read the fine print;
36 month lease payments are plus tax, tag, title, registration with $4,995 due at lease signing. 10,000 miles per year. Payment includes all applicable Honda factory to dealer incentives. Payment does not include a pre-delivery service fee of $1,198, Private Tag Agency Fee of $189, and Electronic Registration Filing Fee of $559.55, which charges represent costs and profits to the dealer for items such as inspecting, cleaning, and adjusting vehicles and preparing documents related to the sale. New Vehicle pricing excludes the $3,971 Brandon Honda Protection Package
Buyer beware!
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
This has to a uniquely Florida problem. My last new car purchase I made what I thought was a fair offer including doc fees and they accepted it.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2023 Hyundai Kona Limited AWD (wife) / 2015 Golf TSI (me) / 2019 Chevrolet Cruze Premier RS (daughter #1) / 2020 Hyundai Accent SE (daughter #2) / 2023 Subaru Impreza Base (son)
2018 430i Gran Coupe
Aren’t they called lobbyists in Florida like the rest of the states that are corrupt?
jmonroe
2013 LX 570 2016 LS 460
100% the defense won that game
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How much was your Golf?
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@Sandman6472
Sounds to me like you just don’t want to part with the money for a new car. Things are expensive, more so than ever. Quite honestly I wish I liked cars that were only $35K. You only live once! You are semi-retired, by all counts I read here very fiscally conservative and not in 100% best health.
Don’t allow what you think should be the price of something deter you. If your heart tells you that it’s new car time - do it.
Personally I’d finance all of it except whatever the trade in value of the Golf is. Keep the money where it is and I’m sure your rental car gig will cover the monthly. Yeah interest rates are up, but can always refinance if they come done enough.
My unsolicited .02
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Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport; 2020 C43; 2021 Sahara 4xe 1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica Wife's: 2015 X1 xDrive28i Son's: 2009 328i; 2018 330i xDrive
I’m pretty sure Tom Brady gave away the truck he got, to his running back, when the Falcons choked away a 28-3 half time Super Bowl lead to the Patriots a few years ago. Kyle Shanahan was the OC of the Falcons when that happened. He and the head coach shouldn’t have been allowed into the locker room after the game for that debacle.
Shanahan has been given a lot of credit for growing a coaching tree but he still hasn’t grown one leaf on the Super Bowl bush. Enjoy the win.
Are you going to the Super Bowl parade?
jmonroe
2018 430i Gran Coupe
2018 430i Gran Coupe
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I agree. That’s media talk, they have to say something so they say that. It makes about as much sense as saying a WR beat another WR or a running back beat another running back and so on. I’ve watched a lot of football in my day, even played some, and I’ve never seen where that’s happened, even once. Now, that’s not to say one guy isn’t better at his position than the other but you have to go head to head to beat your opponent just like in boxing.
jmonroe
Dan Patrick, who I quite like most of the time, has harped on the Niners players being unaware of the playoff OT rules the last two days during his show as if it was a big failure by Shanahan. The coaching staff were aware and the rationale by SF was explained by Shanahan after the game. None of it was a sure thing and his explanation was as good as any other IMO. But because SF lost, Patrick is spinning the fact that the players did not universally know the OT rule as a failing of the Head Coach. Why, I’m unsure, as the players have no decision making power in this case. He seems to have an axe to grind when it comes to Shanahan. Meanwhile, the missed extra point that could have won the game for SF is ignored, as is the fumble by McCaffrey at the 10 early in the game which would have been another TD in all probability, and the flakey muffed punt that led to a KC touchdown. It disappoints me that most of the sports media does exactly what you described.
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
OT rules are different because you can’t have a tie.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2018 430i Gran Coupe
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3n8sDxfwER0
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250