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A Day In the Life of an HVAC Installer & Technician Print
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF AN HVAC INSTALLER & TECHNICIAN
Here's an overview of this week's 3 hour homeowner radio broadcast
10/16/21 (running time 8-11AM)
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Outdoor Living Hour - Notes from the Nursery
Notes From the Nursery with Jay Harper! We'll be talking about #WinterLawnPlanning |
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On The House Topic: A Day In the Life of an HVAC Installer & TechnicianWhen the temperature in our homes is comfortable, we tend to forget about the people who make our comfort possible. On that first cold morning when the winter chill arrives and the heat doesn't kick on, we may find ourselves scrambling for an HVAC contractor... There is a lot of skill and knowledge that goes with being an HVAC installer or technician. HVAC repair and installation is not a DIY project. Always hire an HVAC contractor licensed by the Arizona Registrar of Contractors... |
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Homeowner Topic: Open Home!Did you know that Saturdays are the BEST time to reach Rosie? He welcomes your call every Saturday morning! Call in & chat with Rosie & Romey! Weekly To-Do Topic: Sealing A Concrete Patio | #PatioSealingREAD MORE>>Join us this Saturday; we'll be talking about the importance of sealing your patio, things to consider before you seal, the different types of sealants, and how to get this project going as a DIY. If you have a question on maintaining something in your home - GIVE US A CALL!!
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Segment 1 (running time )
Jay Harper touches on tips about overseeding winter lawns. The advantage of a good winter lawn can last most of the year until it heats up.
This year, there are some challenges to consider like price, size of the lawn and water consumption.
A good time to re-evaluate your landscape plants and trees. Considering low water usage. And places where to get ideas on updating plants and trees.
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Based on the law that California will ban gas powered lawn equipment in 2024, a discussion on battery powered lawn tools and how far they've come.
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Get to planting what you like to eat! The root, leaf and modified stem plants. Jay gives examples.
Discussion on the heat tolerance of sweet potatoes. For ground cover and food!
Rotating your vegetable garden for a long growing season.
Consider your garden as an architectural feature. We explain what that entails.
Controlling insects. Especially caterpillars.
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What is Psithurism?
Cool air temperature and warm ground makes for perfect planting and growing conditions. We give the reasons for it.
Suggestions of deciduous and evergreen trees you can plant now. And how a west facing deciduous tree works to your advantage two ways.
Winter feeding suggestions from Jay.
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Transitioning Time! The importance of getting your heating system check for fall and winter. We discuss two ways to heat your home. A heat pump and gas furnance (or a packaged HVAC with heating and A/C).
Why a good relationship with your heating and cooling company is to your advantage.
CALLER: Has a cabin with a metal roof. On one of the edges, the screws are sticking about a half inch up above the roofing material. Suggestions for a fix?
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Discussion of the top service call HVAC companies are receiving the past few month: clogs in the condensate line. The reason is happening and the proper way to drain it away from the home.
West Nile Fever cases have gone up because of standing water after a wet monsoon.
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Rosie discusses the rebates offered by cities around the Valley to remove real turf, install water saving devices in your home and more!
Top most requested remodeling job this week was raising a sunken living room or tile shower.
LIVING IN PLACE SEGMENT on establishing a relationship and assisting Seniors with computers. Giving the gift of digital communication.
Two communication features discussed: SmartMail designed to safeguard your emails. Privacy between you and recipents. Viber provides free and secure messaging to anyone.
TEXT: Do I have to have my A/C, Heat Pump checked twice or once a year in spring?
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TEXT: The condensate from a 23 year old air conditioner is rusty colored. What to do about it?
EMAIL: Winterizing a cabin in the high country. Is it ok to put anti-freeze in the toilet to keep it from freezing? We explain why its a bad idea. (Rosie gives a Cajun method for this)
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Answer a listener question about a glue Rosie has talked about in the past with incredible bonding capabilities called CA GLUE.
Weekly To Do on cleaning and sealing a back patio concrete floor. Why you should never use a power washer to clean it and the device you should have to get the job done.
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SAHBA Ticket Giveaway
The two things that drive a remodeling project: large amount of home equity and low interest rates. Rosie explains this 'boom'.
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Most Asked Question Of The Week: What are the safety precautions for gas fireplaces?
Becky with Arizona Chimney And Air Ducts explains the importance of getting your wood burning or gas fireplaces inspected and maintained to prevent fires. Especially if its been a long time or never had it inspected before. She explains what could happen without a proper inspection.
CALLER: Has an exterior window 5 X 5. The frame need to be reset but doesn't want to remove the window. How can this be done?
TEXT: Brick walkway looks horrible. Doesn't want to remove them but considering painting them. Is that an option?
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CALLER: A listener calling from California commented on Becky's discussion on fireplace safety. He has a question about roofing shingles. Are the architectural standards changing to improve roofing tiles that can't last 20 year anymore due to consistant excessive heat. (Based on the caller's summer heat in California)