Modular Home Floor Issue

CALLER

• Jimmy in Sun Lakes has a modular home bought in 2016. Over the last six months he noticed soft spots in the sub flooring. Asking for a contractor that could do an assessment

COMMENTARY

• Variable speed air conditioners may be excessive for small homes
• Upgrading ductwork can be more cost-effective than a high-end HVAC units
• Arizona’s expansive soils can lead to home settling

Weekly To Do: Favorite BBQ Recipes

COMMENTARY

• BBQ Recipes discussed for entertaining outdoors
• Bruce talks about the keys to a great smashburger
• Rosie’s wet smoking technique for his smoked chicken

TEXT

• Hearing about Paul from Tucson’s 20 year old A/C unit, her family had a 30 year old unit. The same shady sales tactic was used on them for a new unit

E-MAIL

• Tom in Phoenix says an electrician suggested I have the circuit panel replaced to bring it up to code. He felt the heat was causing the panel to fail yet they had no indications of electrical issues like flickering lights

Takeaways

COMMENTARY

• Bruce replies to the electric panel question
  • Electrical panels from the late 1990s generally don’t need replacement
  • Panels from the 1950-70’s can pose a serious risk
  • Surge protection at the panel has become a code requirement (good thing!)
• Rosie On The House encourages your to make smarter, safer, more informed homeownership decisions

RESOURCE

• Donate to The Rosie On The House Habitat For Humanity Home Build