Had our roof vent exhaust replaced this morning
By louievill
@louievill (28851)
Philippines
April 6, 2020 2:19am CST
The heat is killing me, our roof air vent stopped working despite my greasing it and hot air trapped between the roof and ceiling makes our ACs work extra hard and would surely make the power bill go up. I had previously bought a new lighter one made from aluminum and asked my former driver " Dodong " who is now a free lance contractor to make it for me, good thing he has a work pass.
How hot is it in your place? Summer heat could already be felt in our country ,
Picture of " Dodong" fixing the vent was taken by me while overseeing the work being done.
Picture of " Dodong" fixing the vent was taken by me while overseeing the work being done.14 people like this
15 responses
@amitkokiladitya (171927)
• Agra, India
6 Apr 20
It isn't very hot but yes hotter than before.
What is the situation of corona at your place
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@louievill (28851)
• Philippines
6 Apr 20
Not as hot as last year probably because there are fewer motor vehicles running. New cases seem to had lessened and some experts here predict that a 2 week quarantine extension would somewhat flatten the curve already.
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@louievill (28851)
• Philippines
6 Apr 20
@amitkokiladitya just a few days ago your country has less than us, now its way above us with so many new cases.
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@amitkokiladitya (171927)
• Agra, India
6 Apr 20
@louievill wow...lucky you.
Here they are constantly increasing
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@crossbones27 (49721)
• Mojave, California
6 Apr 20
Not warm at all, waiting for 110 degree weather to kill this virus but say does not mater. Its actually cold but gorgeous This actually feels like a spring storm and clouds with the mountains. No good cannot get out to enjoy it. I will punch virus in face, screwing with my weather. 
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@louievill (28851)
• Philippines
6 Apr 20
It's around 33 degrees celsius here or 91 Fahrenheit. Hope it's enough to fry the virus
no need to punch it when we can fry it
no need to punch it when we can fry it1 person likes this
@crossbones27 (49721)
• Mojave, California
6 Apr 20
@louievill Haha amen brother
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@changjiangzhibin89 (16792)
• China
6 Apr 20
It is not that much hot where I live,but have to turn on the air conditioning on dog days.You finally got around to getting it replaced.
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@louievill (28851)
• Philippines
6 Apr 20
It's one of those things that must be done although I would not really want to spend on repairs right now because business is not moving. I like it when you say " dog days " I have not heard that for a long time, you really got good education on the English language.
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@changjiangzhibin89 (16792)
• China
7 Apr 20
@louievill Yes,It is something that admits of no delay.As for English, I have a long way to go.Thank you for your encouragement !
@jvincent_129 (4994)
• Philippines
6 Apr 20
Its quite hot especially in the afternoon. I got my electric fan here so that it will be more money saving for me. We only turn on the AC during night when we slept. Other times we wont but u know today is summer so it will be hot as expected.
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@louievill (28851)
• Philippines
6 Apr 20
I need to cut down on bills since the lock down is preventing me from making money, good thing I have an emergency fund and savings plus I stocked up on supplies. We were not charged this month but just the same it would double next month the air vents are only wind driven and it helps get hot air out of the ceiling being sucked by our ceiling exhaust fans from the house.
the air vents are only wind driven and it helps get hot air out of the ceiling being sucked by our ceiling exhaust fans from the house.1 person likes this
@louievill (28851)
• Philippines
6 Apr 20
@jvincent_129 it had been working well with us for many many years, the green one in the picture is the old heavy cranky one that I replaced with the newer , smaller but faster aluminum model, just a small gust of wind and it turns very fast.
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@jvincent_129 (4994)
• Philippines
6 Apr 20
@louievill If that works well. Then we wont be turning on AC as much. Good luck with that
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@hereandthere (45645)
• Philippines
6 Apr 20
we also have a very good handyman in our neighborhood named dodong.
i thought that roof vent is something you also switch on and off.
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@louievill (28851)
• Philippines
6 Apr 20
Millions of people in the Visayas are called " Dodong ". His real name is Romy No , I would not put anything up there that would consume more electricity, would defeat the purpose of saving by cooling the house and making AC work less. Hot air from the ceiling and wind breeze from the outside would cause it to spin endlessly day and night without electricity.
No , I would not put anything up there that would consume more electricity, would defeat the purpose of saving by cooling the house and making AC work less. Hot air from the ceiling and wind breeze from the outside would cause it to spin endlessly day and night without electricity.1 person likes this
@louievill (28851)
• Philippines
7 Apr 20
@hereandthere it's very light but sturdy, just a light breeze would propel it to rotate day and night once it has the momentum, the green one in the picture is the old, heavy cranky one that I replaced.
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@hereandthere (45645)
• Philippines
7 Apr 20
@louievill so it's like a windmill. but in summer when there's not enough breeze, how does it help?
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@louievill (28851)
• Philippines
6 Apr 20
It's proven, it's a smaller version of ones used in factories, also gets odor out cause it works together with our ceiling exhaust fans. ( 2 baths, living room and kitchen) The green big cranky one on the picture is what I replaced, been using it for years.
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@louievill (28851)
• Philippines
6 Apr 20
@JudyEv tried to make the old one work by myself, opened it up, greased it, rotated it with my hands to no avail it's battered. Didn't like the idea of spending at this time but it was time to get the new one and ask for professional help.
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@JudyEv (342277)
• Rockingham, Australia
6 Apr 20
@louievill That's great. You'll be right now.
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@youless (112588)
• Guangzhou, China
6 Apr 20
That's good your roof air vent is fixed. In these few days the weather gets cold here because of the rain. Perhaps it is around 15-18 degrees here. Since it is the Qing Ming Festival here, so we had days off work from Saturday to Monday. The bad weather didn't affect us since we stayed at home.
@louievill (28851)
• Philippines
7 Apr 20
The house did not come built in with it, I had a section of the roof cut to insert the duct ( comes with the blades) where the blade assembly would sit then we had to water proof everything with silicone sealant
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@louievill (28851)
• Philippines
6 Apr 20
Baguio is where we use to go during holy weeks, it's surprising that you find it hot now.
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@Shavkat (140131)
• Philippines
6 Apr 20
@louievill The good thing is the wind is cool.
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@RebeccasFarm (90481)
• Arvada, Colorado
17 Apr 20
Well this is very good. I am renting and the landlord does not do any fixing.
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@louievill (28851)
• Philippines
17 Apr 20
That's his responsibility. Maintenance is one obligation we cannot neglect being property owners, neglect would result to expensive repairs. Are you on lockdown? Most places here on lockdown are exempt from paying rent this month. You and your son take care
@VivaLaDani13 (60794)
• Perth, Australia
6 Apr 20
@louievill I'm glad it was replaced. I'm sure that is a relief for you. I'm sorry to know it's very hot over there right now. 
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@louievill (28851)
• Philippines
6 Apr 20
The old one is heavy , bulky and cranky ( the green one in the picture) and it had probably sustained damage from so many strong typhoons. I opened it, greased it and it's the same. Our place is also not as windy anymore as back in the day. The new smaller one is light high speed aluminum. Is it also hot in Australia right now?
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@VivaLaDani13 (60794)
• Perth, Australia
6 Apr 20
@louievill It was a bit of a hot day today but not too bad. We've actually had some cold days here and there lately.
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@louievill (28851)
• Philippines
6 Apr 20
Our ceilings have exhaust fans, 2 for each bathroom, 1 in the living room and one in the kitchen, the air driven exhaust vent sucks out air between the ceiling and the roof that is air from the house as well as hot air in between the ceiling and roof caused by the hot metal sheet roofing.
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@freelancermariagrace (28690)
• Philippines
6 Apr 20
It really is hot specifically during the afternoon. It makes me feel dizzy at times.
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@louievill (28851)
• Philippines
6 Apr 20
Dizzying hot, if not for this virus I would probably be in the village clubhouse pool taking a dip
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