CALLER:

• Main water supply line from the meter to the house has a split causing a leak.  Describes the pipe as HDPE installed in 1984.  Should he repair at the leak or replace the entire line?  Includes Rosie’s opinion replacing it with Schedule 80 PVC or copper.

CALLER:

• Three months ago the homeowner got a home energy audit.  Checked the attic and said everything looks fine but you need some more insulation.  Four days later noticed a lot of white powder dust coming out of the vents.  Had a couple of contractors look at it and said where the vent comes up to the plenum needs to be connected.

Special Weekly To Do On HVAC Tax Credits And Rebates

COMMENTARY:

• Todd Russo of Rosie Certified REEis Air Conditioning updates the tax credits and rebates available from the Inflation Reduction Act.
• Todd details the program on replacing your HVAC system.  Benefits for this and next year.
• New Department Of Energy standards will be different in 2023 leading to higher pricing on new units with tax credits and rebates.  But buying this year also has tax credits and a better price.  Its up to the consumer’s needs.

Takeaways!  We’ve Got Some!

COMMENTARY:

• Includes farm fresh Cotton, Ghost Towns, Homeowner Questions and Trends In Kitchen Remodeling.

CALLER: (Did not air)

• Upset with one of our Certified Partners who added a trip charge for the service call.  Rosie explains why this is a common practice.
• The cost of the service company’s time is an important factor.