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Vernada
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Do you have any suggestions for who to call for some duct work repair?

Some of our vents blow air very hard, and some put out almost none at all. There is one bedroom that gets zero airflow.

tia
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I am looking at the same thing. This **** is expensive. The estimate I got yesterday from ARS was $1750 for a 1660 sq ft house.

I have indoorcomfort specialist coming out today and I am going to call a couple other companies to get estimates. I will keep you posted.
Vernada
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damn!

Are you looking at replacing everything?

Green Fairy
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Did you check the dampers in the attic? Some of them may be partially closed.
Vernada
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I haven't braved the 3000 degree heat yet.
Kenny Powers
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I had Indoor Comfort come out to give me a quote for the same thing. They said they would do it for free, but said I needed to replace x, y, and z to the tune of $2700. My a/c is cooling the rest of the house just fine so I said no thanks.
Vernada
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I'm setting up an appt with Indoor Comfort just to get an idea of what my issues might be.
Ferris Wheel Allstar
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I just called texas duct repair, the estimator is suppose to be calling me back today.
slurpee
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check it out early in the morning. put a sprinkler on top of your roof, if you can. this will keep the attic cool for a little longer. then you can check the dampers in your ducts and check for leaks. buy some duct foil tape in advance to repair any connections and/or seal any openings.
Vernada
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ttt for updates on service companies
Ferris Wheel Allstar
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still waiting on a call back...
Vernada
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Matt with Indoor Comfort came by today.

Got a quote to add a return in the master bedroom for $675.

Quote to take out existing split ducts and install two dedicated ducts to the front bedroom and guest bathroom for $673.

Really nice guy. Didn't try to sale/quote anything extra.
Sazerac
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$675 to cut a hole in your ceiling and tap in some A/C duct? Holy balls!
ccolley68
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Call a large reputable A/C company and tell them you need your air balanced. That sounds like it may be your problem and they can do that pretty easily and cheap. They are going to stick it to you in the summer if you just tell them "It's hot, fix it".
Ferris Wheel Allstar
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I had a bad experience with indoor comfort specialist. They tried to rip me off. They wanted 4K for a job that I just paid $600 for.

Ada I will pm you the info


Vernada
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gracias
EnergyAg07
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Stimulus Package, who did you end up using?
Green Fairy
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Stimulus Package, I'd be interested in the name of the place you used too. No stars though so you can't PM me.
Vernada
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MEMBERSHIP HAS ITS BENEFITS SUCKAS!!!!!
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quote:
Do you have any suggestions for who to call for some duct work repair?

Some of our vents blow air very hard, and some put out almost none at all. There is one bedroom that gets zero airflow.


It's very easy to do yourself if your system has dampers. Just open/close them accordingly to desired air flow. They will be in either in the grille boxes or up in the attic where the ductwork comes off the plenum(sheetmetal box on the ass end of the unit). To adjust grille box dampers take the grille off.
sts7049
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didn't you know could do that with dampers - i will have to investigate my house.
Vernada
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If it is an older you might check for two dampers on one duct.

Some of my ducts have an old damper at exit end as well as a damper at the PLEM.
Ferris Wheel Allstar
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email me: texagsStimulusP@gmail.com
Green Fairy
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E-mail sent. Thanks!
SnowboardAg
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I got a quote of $250/duct for new duct work and hanging at 45 degree angles, etc. That was a while back. About to just replace the whole system.
Vernada
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I had a bad experience with indoor comfort specialist. They tried to rip me off. They wanted 4K for a job that I just paid $600 for.

Ada I will pm you the info


Wow. So your guy came out yesterday and fixed my problem in about 5 minutes for no charge.

Indoor Comfort quoted $673 to do the same thing.
Sazerac
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post this guy's info, he sounds like he deserves our business
aggiemike02
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what was the fix??
saber69
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quote:
post this guy's info, he sounds like he deserves our business

+1

I need to replace my whole system. It is 20 years old.

I will call the guy and get a quote.
Ferris Wheel Allstar
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Daren Squire 281 414 8854
EnergyAg07
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He is actually coming to my house today to take a look at our duct work. Hopefully he can figure out what's wrong.

[This message has been edited by EnergyAg07 (edited 7/31/2009 1:05p).]
BSD
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Does anyone know what happened to Daren? The AC compressor he installed for me is making an annoying sound.
Vernada
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I guess you tried to contact him with no luck?

I haven't used him since 2009 but still give people his name when I have the chance.
BSD
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I left him a message Saturday but haven't heard back. There was no personal greeting on his voicemail, just the standard "281...is not available" greeting. I'll try again in the morning but was curious if anyone had used him lately so I can have some hope. He's a good guy.
BSD
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False alarm. He's still around and will be heading over tomorrow to help out.
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