HVAC Air Filters - Keep Air Filter Clean

Heating and Air Conditioning systems make our living spaces comfortable, but the cost of running these systems can be expensive. How can we keep the costs down? Well, the simplest answer may be the air filters.

Air filters catch small debris that can harm the HVAC unit. Over time the air filters get dirty. These filters need to be replaced regularly. How often do you change these filters? It depends. Q

The air filters pictured below are from a home in Placerville. It shows how quickly these filters can get filled with dust and debris. One filter is only 4 months old. New carpet, pets, landscaping, etc can all lead to dirty filters. How often is system is running will also effect the life of the filter.

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Mold on Sheetrock Walls and Ceiling Removed

All of the drywall on the ceiling and upper walls was removed and replaced. The mold had gotten so bad that the it could no longer be cleaned up. The solution to this problem is very simple, get better air circulation in the bathroom.

We see this sort of thing often, usually the problem can be corrected early before the drywall needs to be removed. Here is what needs to be done. Turn on the vent fan in the bathroom, let it run for a while after using the shower. Most people shower, dry off, turn off the light and fan, and leave. This allows the moisture to

stay in the bathroom for a very long period of time.

If possible, open the windows and doors to allow fresh air into the home. Run the fan for a while longer than usual. Clean regularly. Cleaning the walls and ceiling with a light bleach solution before any signs of mildew, prevents the start of this problem.

The picture to the right shows the same shower top after installing new drywall, tape, texture, prime and paint. I looks like a new bathroom. Proper cleaning and air circulation will allow the bathroom to look this way for years to come.

Moldy Drywall in Lincon, Ca

This bathroom has a moisture condition that is leading to heavy mold. There was no leak detected. Common mold problem, easy solution. Find out how. Tromler Construction - Sacramento Area Contractor

Repairs made easy

Kitchen drain repair

Picture of kitchen drain repair made inside wall and below the slab line. 2" ABS pipe with cleanout, just below the kitchen sink drain tee.

Hot mop asphalt tar

Any concrete decking will require a waterproof membrane to prevent moisture damage. There are several alternative, I prefer the liquid tar. This hot mop tar creates a water tight surface that will protect the supporting wood construction below from water damage. Lightweight concrete can then be pour directly over the surface for a final surface.

Cracked drain pipe in slab.

Moisture found in concrete slab and soil. Leak was found to be coming from the kitchen drain pipe under the slab surface. Water damage under kitchen sink was removed bur no leak found. The exterior stucco wall was opened to reveal a cracked ABS pipe going into the slab. A little tough but not impossible.

Kitchen Plumbing Leak in Sacramento

We opened up the drywall under the kitchen sink to find the source of the water found outside. The water was determined to be running down the drain pipe and onto the slab. The clean up fitting shown here is at the base of the cabinet, the cracked pipe was below this fitting and continued into the slab. Today we will open the exterior side of the wall to get access to this repair. A section of stucco will be cut out and later patched. New pictures will be posted at that time.