Bob AZ wrote: :> Do you know anyone in Tucson who has a camera on a long cable that could snake it through the ducts and :> inspect them for leaks? We're concerned about both the integrity of the "real" ducts :> at the joints, and the shape of the flex duct (one pice of which we found completely disconnected :> a year ago). :>
:> And our regular HVAC guy is happy to redo all the ductwork, but not until the Fall, given the heat in the :> attic. Is this what I'd expect froom any HVAC guy?
: Andy
: Call RiteWay Ventilating. They can do the duct thing. Ask for Rick.
: Delay any hot task you are able to until at least October. Try 5 : minutes on the hot roof miday to see why. And the attic will be : tougher. The ductwork redo is toughest. Unless you would like your : house cut up.
: Bob AZ
His request to wait seemed perfectly reasonable to me -- I've been on the roof, and also in my attic, in midsummer, and I can't imagine lasting more than a few minutes in the latter. But a couple of locals scoffed and said I need a new duct guy, so thanks for the confirmation that he (and I) are being reasonable.
Part of the pressure is that in addition ot replcing the ductwork, he'll be replumbing the house -- we had a nasty flood due to a burst pipe in the attic last month, and the rest of it isn't in any better condition. I'll just pray it holds till cooler weather!
-- Andy Barss