Update: The mystery continues
It's not ghosts. Because when I undress -- that would scare the hell out gf any ghost and they'd call ghost HQ to be sent back to purgatory or hell after seeing that. God it's a wonder I even have kids - what the heck was Wifey thinking those two times I had a shot on goal. Ugh yuck.
ANYHOW.......
1.)A "leak guy" came - he's an old man - one man show who is passionate on energy savings - 95% great reviews on how people's homes were warmer.
He spent a total of 14 hours ..... weather stripping, window sealing, etc. And SOME areas of the house are noticeably warmer so I think we'll save on oil bills and have a tad more comfort BUT - this is not the main issue GET THIS.....
He and I are in the basement. I have him stand next to me, right behind my theater recliners when I felt the breeze start. He looked at me stunned and in a somber tone said "I feel it. It's cold. I've patched up houses for 10 years now....and I have no earthly idea where this is coming from".
2.)HVAC GUY came.
He changed settings on something he called a thermostat (not the wall kind that we all adjust). He claims that was pushing out cold air and I told him - - no, I never felt cold air coming from vents other than a trickle.
I asked about ducts leaking in basement and he wouldn't check. Mind you maybe his logic was sound: He said that IF ductwork was leaking down here in the basement, you wouldn't be getting warm air upstairs.
Texting with the original "leak guy" -- he feels it's ducts .
So I'm thinking 3 things:
1.)I pay $20,000 yearly property taxes for this 6600 sq ft hellhole, and just accept my basement is unusable in the winter.
2.)Email owned of HVAC service company: They put in this WHOLE HVAC system 2 years ago when insurance paid for a new basement, due to major flood (all over town)
Plead with him that I can't have an unlivable house. Tell him I'm not blaming him, I'm not asking for free work BUT -I want him to come over, sit with me for an hour downstairs I'll even order pizza.....so he can feel the breeze and find the origins himself.
3.)Start over and call a well reviewed duct company to come look.
4.)Write something geopolitically offensive on the roof, take the family on vacation, and hope some world leader takes out the house with missile or drone. Vladd, Bibi, y you out there buddy?
So that's where it is - as usual, appreciate any comments or opinions.
I stopped sleeping in basement. At times, it's nice and warm and then other times, within a few minutes - freezing to where I gotta wear 2 sweaters and winter hat.
ALSO: On the main level - sometimes a very cold breeze is prevalent. I always thought it was bad windows ....but now I'm wondering if it's not related to this.