OT - Hot & no A/C!

17 years ago

I was packaging plants to mail yesterday evening. I went into our daughter's bedroom (not living at home) where I had stored the boxes.

There was water pouring down through the ceiling. Turns out our A/C overflow pan has a leak AND the coil has a leak. Will be replacing the entire unit.

I think I will wait on the ceiling repair. I still want to go on vacation next month!

It's in the mid-90's and very humid. We do have a small window unit that will cool the bedrooms. We have it for after hurricanes when we're running on the generator. No cooking, though.

Hasn't been raining for a week which is a very long time for us. At least H is helping water the plants. (Very unexpected. Think he might still feel guilty about mowing the brugs.)

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phoenixryan
17 years ago
Ouch! I hope you get the unit fixed. I know all too well how miserable it can be to be without an A/C unit. Hang in there!
givelittle_getlots
17 years ago
when it rains, it pours ...in your case...not GOOD to have it IN the house.

I sure hope you get it fixed soon. I should have my husband cut grass and mow something down lol. maybe he ...oh forget it. I am lucky he does it while I go on vacation.

My gosh I have to figure out to what nursery I should be going while in Orlando lol

Amelia where are you going on vacation?

Lucy
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gardenmasterjo
17 years ago
Save the ceiling and repair in Winter when outside work slows down. Lif is short and VACATION is more important! Best thing I have done is purchase a big gas grill with a extra burner and griddle. You can cook anything on it, breakfast and all. Leave the heat outside and no pots and pans to wash. If power is out in Winter I can still cook!
karyn1
17 years ago
Sounds bad, no ac and ceiling repairs to boot. At least the bedroom isn't occupied. Sounds like it's time to head to a hotel. When our ac or heat is out for more then 8 hrs we check in to the Mariott (I need my creature comforts lol). Ceiling repair vs vacation, hmmm. I think I'd go for the vacation too : )
rosepedal
17 years ago
Oh Amelia please be safe with water coming thru..Electric and all... Isnt it so strange how we all have different weather problems...Shooo...This spring has been so bad... I give up! Nothing wants to bloom and just hangs there being so cold....

Lol on the hubby hold that over his head for a while...Just kidding...hahhaha Did you get the shredded white? Inquiry minds want to know...hahhah
amelia_pepper_lady
Original Author
17 years ago
Water was only from the A/C unit pan. Pan sits on a shelf in the attic; no wiring underneath or close by. (At least the builder did that.)

Yep! Ceiling can be fixed this fall or winter. We will already be working in the attic replacing light/fan/heater combos in the baths. We'v been in the house for 15 years now and have several projects lined up. Did I mention that we have the wallpaper stripped off the walls in the hall bath? We were planning to tape, prime, and paint this week. Not going there now.

We're going to the BMW motorcycle rally in Johnson City, TN. As usual, I won't be able to bring any plants back. Nor will he let me load a side bag with rocks!

Another disappointment. I had an agreement on a trade for the Shredded White. Then, on Monday, I received an e-mail saying she didn't want to trade because of the cost of postage. I offered to pay postage if she has any left.
rosepedal
17 years ago
I knew it! We will go there on another email....She thinks she has gold...hahaha Look at her rate and review.... She has been around awhile..hmmmm

You should have seen what I offered and she turned me down... on a rooted cutting....Whatever! We will get our shredded white some way.....hahahha

I am glad you are safe easy home repair...:)) BMW traders it is all about Triumphs....Lol Same bike right...lol
gardenmasterjo
17 years ago
Isn't that rally at the Fairground in Gray in July? I am about 40 minutes from JC. You could go on to the Smokies in about an hour more. You could visit the Biltmore Estate that isn't that much further either. They have nice consevatory, gardens, and winery! The house is beautiful. You should look into that if you could spare a little time.
rosepedal
17 years ago
Check out her new post on daylillies...She just asks for way too much for me... that sounds wonderful Tammy...Peaceful and relaxing....Barb
dimples31312
17 years ago
The Biltmore is Beautiful. I went 2007 before Christmas.
Would really love to see the gardens this time of the year.
The rose gardens should be blooming now.
Here a picture of the side of the HOUSE. LOL
Dorothy
{{gwi:505390}}
gardenmasterjo
17 years ago
Here is a link for the estate: http://www.biltmore.com/

Conservatory: http://www.biltmore.com/visit/gardens/conservatory.asp

You would not believe what this place looks like inside. It is huge. They have grape arbors down the path to the conservatory. It's a really pretty place.