Protecting The Consumer

COMMENTARY

• The ROC is a cabinet-level agency dedicated to consumer protection and contractor regulation
• Homeowners can verify contractor licenses and histories at ROC.az.gov to avoid scams especially after monsoon damage
• The agency actively posts warnings in disaster areas to prevent fraudulent contractors
• The ROC participate in career fairs and apprenticeship programs to address labor shortages

Super Cooling Really Works

CALLER

• Jeff has been trying the super cooling method and is quite satisfied with pre-cooling the home before the on-peak rates kicks in. Wants to know if you’re leaving the home for vacation, is there a proper thermostat setting while keeping his cost per kilowatt as low as possible

COMMENTARY

• Three things to consider are home insulation factor, age of the A/C unit and integrity of the duct system

CALLER (not aired)

• Homeowner had been advised by her HOA that the electrical panels in their neighborhood were getting ready to expire. Asked how long does an electric panel last?

COMMENTARY

• Get with a contractor to replace mulitple panels and try to get a break on price

E-MAIL

• Homeowner is replacing a tankless water heater and needs a new roof.  Which one should be done first or does it really matter.

RESOURCE

• Donate To The Rosie Build Habitat For Humanity Home

Weekly To Do: Reading Blueprints

COMMENTARY

• Weekly To Do Article On Reading Blueprints
• Fascinating service where blueprints are projected on a warehouse floor
• Actually walk through a future home’s layout
• Takeaways from today’s broadcast