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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]After an already expensive year (new attic insulation, two emergency plumbing issues, two emergency HVAC issues, and one emergency electrical issue), we have yet another electrical issue! ARGH.

We do all the scheduled maintenance stuff (HVAC biennial inspections, take care of our systems). But the maintenance is never-ending. I know this is within the range of normal, but seriously, what should we be paying on an average year (not replacing the roof, say)? We have enough in our savings, but it's annoying to see these big chunks of money come out on the regular.

(Also, I am somewhat handy but don't usually do electrical, HVAC, or plumbing. DH is completely hopeless at handiwork)[/quote]

It sounds like a typical house to me OP. What were your "emergency" plumbing and electrical issues? I have a relative with a home built less than 10 yrs ago, and the HVAC system has acted up twice, fridge a couple times, microwave's died twice now (GE profile garbage). HVAC systems are made like garbage these days like most appliances.

New attic insulation is a home improvement more than anything. A person with two left feet can add attic insulation and a lot of people don't charge that much to do it even if you aren't DIY capable. Sign up for a class given by the county on electrical and plumbing household stuff. Every homeowner should be able to do very basic stuff, or you will end up overpaying for simple stuff that you ought to do yourself (like fixing a running toilet/etc).[/quote]

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