Furncace Heat Runs

This day's weatherization sales call was a bust - but beneficial to the homeowner...

The client complained about a temperature difference in the upstairs of his 1950's built home (5 degree difference, to be exact). He believed he had an insulation issue. So, HZG crawled up in the attic to find...plenty of blown fiberglass insulation throughout. He did have a furnace up in the attic space, however it didn't look functional to me.

Upon climbing back down, I asked him if his furnace in the attic was functioning properly. He said, "No, we had that disconnected when we put in our new furnace in the basement." I asked him where the new vents were. He stated, "In here, in the bathroom. They installed a duct where this clothes shoot is." That was the only heat run for the entire (1,000SF) upper level.

I told him that the 5 degree difference is outstanding due to the lack of direct heat. He was grateful I didn't try to sell him something that he didn't need. Hopefully good Karma will result.