mine is 30 years old. got a tune up, which is really code for them to tell you that it needs replacing.
luckily it's still heating the house.
sidebar: dude was 'bragging' about having a 60k truck with a 900 note. (my dollar sign button isn't working). bragging by saying it was cheaper than his brother's 1000 dollar note. bruh.
my last note, from 2018) was nowhere near these numbers. ain't no way! these rates are too damn high.
1. "Been going over my furnace every year... looks like it's from the 90s" In response to Reply # 0 Wed Nov-08-23 04:19 PM by flipnile
It's a SEARS furnace. Been taking it apart and cleaning everything. Hoping to get at least another 5 years out of it. The main thing I'm worried about is the blower, but if that fails I should be able to just replace that part.
The guy from the gas company literally laughed at it when he came to cut the heat on. That was almost ten years ago tho.
My hot water heater is leaking tho... I'm looking to replace that in the next few weeks.
legsdiamond Member since May 05th 2011 80182 posts
Wed Nov-08-23 06:10 PM
3. "my AC went out and it made sense to replace everything " In response to Reply # 2
since its a downward flow.
Man, I got like 5 quotes. All the local spots with radio ads were quoting 18K at minimum. I think the nest number was 15Kn
found a mexican dude that was independent on thumbtack or one of those sites and he quotes 7K for installing Carrier or one of the major brands
8K is a good price.
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4. "yeah, it's not as bad as I was thinking." In response to Reply # 3
just want to make the right decision.
this company is one of the most popular in the city. the price includes a 10 year warranty and a new thermostat. financing could make it $100 a month or so. I would pay it off early but it would give me options.
I'll see what these other folks say. probably get 3-4 others to check it out. trying to more black folks to do it.
15k! damn. didn't know systems jumped in price like that. my ac was like 5k. probably timing. got it right at the start of covid.
legsdiamond Member since May 05th 2011 80182 posts
Wed Nov-08-23 09:51 PM
5. "the systems aren’t expensive, its price gouging by the big dawgs" In response to Reply # 4
they even say. “you can get one cheaper but we have the experience, permits and warranty that are next level”
but its bullshit.
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legsdiamond Member since May 05th 2011 80182 posts
Fri Nov-10-23 12:47 PM
16. "that nigga proud too.. lol" In response to Reply # 12
**************** TBH the fact that you're even a mod here fits squarely within Jag's narrative of OK-sanctioned aggression, bullying, and toxicity. *shrug*
Hers made it 28 years to your 30. Had to get a new unit and Nest thermostat that she won’t reset her google password to use without my help.
To your sidebar, my coworker was saying he pays $700/mo. for a truck. My car has been paid off for a few years and I’m dreading having to go back to a not but I also refuse to dump money into something that’s gonna keep fucking up.
13. "mom's be trippin lol" In response to Reply # 11
>Hers made it 28 years to your 30. Had to get a new unit and >Nest thermostat that she won’t reset her google password to >use without my help.
mine will drive over to have me reconnect her phone to the car bluetooth. and I've shown her multiple times. > >To your sidebar, my coworker was saying he pays $700/mo. for a >truck. My car has been paid off for a few years and I’m >dreading having to go back to a not but I also refuse to dump >money into something that’s gonna keep fucking up.
I hate being in that space of paying for fixes that just keep adding up. hopefully when it's time, they won't hit you over the head too hard.
my wife's car is a 2008 4runner. it actually runs fine, but it's old and hella inefficient. I'm dreading when its time to put it to bed.
23. "breh, I didn NOT know people were out here paying mortgages..." In response to Reply # 0
for their whips. I talked to a dude a couple weeks ago, on an engine claim. Dude was upset because of parts delay...completely out of my control. His ride had been at the Jeep dealer for like a month. 2018 Grand Cherokee Trackhawk. My man legit said..."I ain't had my car for almost two months and I'm still making a $864 car note. I'm a teacher!!" I'm thinking....nigga, you was a teacher when you signed that paperwork...fuck is you talking about????
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legsdiamond Member since May 05th 2011 80182 posts
Mon Nov-13-23 07:29 PM
31. "he mustve rolled an old note into his new ride" In response to Reply # 23
cause how the fuck you paying $864 a month for a 2018 whip?
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24. "HVAC? Not yet. Water heater? Yep" In response to Reply # 0
Our HVAC seems to be working. Finally had to cut it on last week when a cold front hit the east coast and my daughter got chilly. After the burn off from not being used half a year, all seems to be fine.
However, the hot water heater decided to die on us. No warning, just cold water one afternoon for no reason. Pilot light was out, and there was about 2 gallons of water in the water pan. So, we shut off the water line to the heater, vac'd out the pan and called the home warranty company. Still took over a week and $1200 (the heater and install were covered, but the extra parts for the heater were not). Only took 2 hours for the install. Unfortunately, it's a smaller heater (50 gallon vs. 65 gallon), so they had to add a thermostatic valve to try and compensate for the lost volume. Takes a few seconds longer to get the hot water thru the pipes, but it is nice and hot once it hits.
Houses, right?
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25. "RE: HVAC? Not yet. Water heater? Yep" In response to Reply # 24
My mom’s water heater…that was a fun morning. I went to get something out of the dryer and got my sock fully saturated from the water that soaked into the carpet.
legsdiamond Member since May 05th 2011 80182 posts
Tue Nov-14-23 07:30 AM
32. "$1200 with a home warranty? wtf" In response to Reply # 24
Knew a guy with a home warranty who had to wait like 3 weeks because he had a small water heater in an apartment. That seems excessive.
Somehow my gas was cut off for a few days when we first moved in and I was conserving the hot water in the tank until it was turned back on
turns out my water heater is electric and I was conserving water for no damn reason.
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