Reviewed the home with Malcolm. We looked at the attic insulation that Malcolm would like removed from the attic space. Malcolm would like the insulation on the floor removed behind the cedar closets, and also the roofline insulation removed. He is looking to add blown-in insulation. Below the finished floor in the attic space, we have redefined the envelope. We will need to add 2-inch film board to the partitioning walls in the attic space.
Performed QA on Trane Gas Furnace install. Reviewed installation with homeowner. He had some questions about the system but he said it has been working well. He said it was very loud when it kicked into high stage heat. I tested system and was able to lower the high stage heat CFM. Retested temperature splits after adjusting. He also had the Humidifier set to 50%. I talked to him and I lowered it to 40%. He said that he adjusts the humidity if it is dry. I let him know that it can cause condensation issues if it’s turned up too high. Completed checklist form in system. Follow up: Need to go back and install a surge protector for the Furnace (AG3000). It was on the proposal and I did not mark it on the job notes so it is my fault. I did not have one on the truck to install now. Also when we go back we should cut the vertical flue pipe section coming out of the furnace to make it shorter and to pitch the entire pipe correctly. I did not have my metal tools to cut the pipe. System is ru
Performed QA on Trane Heat Pump/Gas Furnace system. Homeowner had a lot of questions on the operation of the system. He also mentioned the house has always had a musty smell from the basement. The basement is almost completely crawl space. Talked to him about sealing the crawl space area and duct sealing as areas he may want to look into. I went through the system and made adjustments to the cycle per hour and the compressor minimum run speed. Answered all of his questions and reviewed the system settings and the operation of the system with him. Tested the system in heat pump and gas furnace heating. Tested the humidifier operation. Completed checklist form in system. The Knob for the humidifier damper was missing. Need to order a new Damper for a 600M Humidifier. This can be replaced at the Six Month inspection. Humidifier is working and it is not affecting anything right now.
Estimate for system replacement. Load calculation required to determine proper size equipment to be installed. Collected information to perform calculations. Will send estimate to homeowner after calculations are performed.
Performed QA on Steam Boiler. Homeowner stated that it has been making a very loud banging noise for the past week. Turned thermostat up to allow system to run. After about 10 Minutes of running it began making the loud banging. Lowered the Water Pressure from 2 PSI to 1 PSI with and left the 1 PSI Cut In setting. After adjusting pressure the banging in the system stopped. Performed combustion test on system. Homeowner noted that the living room radiator was not fully hot. Checked radiator supply valve and found operational. Recommended that the Air Vent be replaced. She is going to monitor the radiator and may replace the steam vent herself. No estimate is needed at this time. Completed checklist form in system. Homeowner would like a call sometime this week as she is interested in signing up for the annual maintenance plan for the fall/winter, but would like us to call to discuss further. It is only a natural gas steam boiler system for the home.
Performed walk through for steam boiler install.
Had Patrick only. Had an energy assessment done by pico as well as his friends with Joy Baxter and went and looked at her. He pumped it up and wanted to start inquiring about replacement options based on the age of his equipment. Everything works fine. He had to replace a blower motor about 10 years ago but no issues since then. Customers focused on efficiency as economically as possible. Went over a few different options between train and Bosch. Customer says he’ll probably think about doing something within the next month or two
Unable to read outdoor unit, but replaced thermostat, set up by Bancroft settings, tested operation.
Found system to be locking out due to low charge when the second system would come on, need to return to fix leak and recharge system.
Installed new daikin floor mounted unit in attic room area. Installed new daikin wall mounted unit . Installed new slim duct for wall mount unit to the knee wall in attic area. Installed new outdoor unit on leveled stone and pad. Installed new pump up legs on outdoor unit. Installed new disconnect and whip for outdoor unit. Installed new 10 wire from panel to outdoor and added new breaker for outdoor. Installed new lineset, communication wire and condensate lines for both indoor units. Flared all connections, pressure tested past 350 psi and evacuated below 500 microns. Tested each indoor unit in heating and cooling, tested condensate for each unit. System working properly. Install area cleaned and install went over with customer.
Performed precision heat tune up on amana gas furnace. Replaced 16x25x1 air filter. Checked all electrical conections and components. Cleaned flame sensor. Checked gas pressure. Checked temperature rise. Cycled condensation pump. Blew out pressure switch tubing. Performed combustion test. Also recommended installing a reme uv air scrubber for better air quality. Gas furnace is working fine at time of inspection.
Checked balancing issues, found many duct changes, found son’s room too warm, found a supply relocated and gets very little air to it now. Recommend installing a mini split to condition the room, also wants a supply added to the attic area Recommend installing a thermostat with a remote sensor for averaging. Need a sales call scheduled for a ductless mini split.
Found 50 gallon natural gas atmospheric water heater is 17 years old and not in the best condition, recommended replacement of water heater. Will also take out second tank next to it that was red tagged and shut off. Will adapt to exsisting exahaust pipe. Remove extra copper piping and extra gas line. 2 year full guarantee on the water heater, 6years on the tank. Copper piping is 1/2â€. New water heater to be set in drain pan with water alarm. 6/9/21. Installed new Bradford white atmospheric natural gas water heater. Adapted to water and gas piping checked for leaks, no leaks found. Checked water pressure and set gas control to hot setting.
