Patent ID: 8720109

Claim:
A system for killing pests in an affected area of a structure, comprising: a heat exchanger unit placed within an affected area, the heat exchanger unit configured to: receive a flow of water from a faucet; and generate heated air by transferring heat from the flow of water received from the faucet to air flowing through the heat exchanger unit; a thermostatic control configured to: monitor a temperature of the flow of water as it is received by the heat exchanger unit; monitor a temperature of the air as it is received at an inlet of the heat exchanger unit; and automatically cease the flow of water to the heat exchanger unit when the temperature of the air received by the heat exchanger unit is greater than the temperature of the flow of water; and a portable electric heater positioned proximate the heat exchanger unit, the portable electric heater operable to receive an electric energy supply from a standard electrical outlet within the structure, convert the electric energy supply into heat energy, and further heat the heated air emitted by the heat exchanger unit to a target temperature greater than 120 degrees Fahrenheit.