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The HVAC contractor who installed the furnaces and air handling units for this new construction property must have been having a bad day. The first error in the attached picture is quite obvious. The HVAC contractor forgot to finish sealing the ductwork to the side of the air handling unit. The other thing I wrong in this picture is not so obvious. The air handler is setting on bricks that were picked up from the construction site. Acceptable trade practices calls for units to be setting on neoprene stands designed to absorb the vibration from the air handlers. Stands cost about $10.00 each, bricks . . . EH . . .

 

 

 

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He also forgot to attach the drain line to the drip pan under the unit. Well let's hope that today will be a better day.

This posting and the contents written here are the intellectual property of Michael Thornton an ASHI Certified inspector with Complete Home Inspections, Inc. providing Nashville home inspections for Davidson county and Brentwood home inspections for Williamson County and other areas of Middle Tennessee. The views and opinions expressed are just that - views and opinions of Michael Thornton and those who comment.  This post is part of the ActiveRain Real Estate Network, which is a social network highlighting the best of Web 2.0.  Information and is provided with the intent of educating and assisting home owners, home sellers, home buyers and real estate investors with information they can use to make better real estate decisions. 

 

9 Comments on HVAC Contractor Must Have Had a Bad Day . . .

Drain line too short, don't worry about it.

01/30/2008 05:08 AM by Chris Frantz (Exit Success)

Just a little lazy? It is funny how the duct tape is sometimes used to sparingly... crazy!

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01/30/2008 06:26 AM by Charles McDonald / Your Trusted Broker for Charlottesville Real Estate (RE/MAX Assured Properties)

Doesn't sound liek a bad day, just someone who doesnt know what they're doing.

01/30/2008 06:59 AM by Larry Bettag - Cherry Creek Mortgage

I've seen this guy. He shows up at a lot of homes that seemed to be priced really low. Now I know why.

01/30/2008 07:13 AM by Nashville Real Estate Larry Brewer (Keller Williams - Franklin marker center)

Oh, my goodness!  I can't believe the ineptitude of some people.  Actually, I can.  I think he did some work on MY A/C...  I truly LOVE your posts.  Some people are stupid.  Only a few people pick up on that.  I'm pleased that your posts reflect your high standards.  I just read your posts to learn more about homes, on-par servicing of home parts, and for the humor, of course.  :) 

01/30/2008 07:39 AM by Lisa Spalding (Watson Realty Corp.)

Looks to me as though someone was "a few bricks short of a full load" and I think I know where they went:)

01/30/2008 09:13 AM by Charles Buell, Seattle, WA, Home Inspector (Charles Buell Inspections.com)

This is a great posting and thanks for the information I enjoy reading your postings when you show pictures like this.  Thanks 

01/30/2008 09:13 PM by Vincent McKamy Realtor Fredericksburg Virginia (Coldwell Banker Elite)

Michael - Amazing!  Your clients are fortunate to have you on the job!

01/31/2008 01:54 AM by Joseph Ellman (Realty Executives- Williams-Sykes Realty)

And people are paying for this? Oh my! This is exactly why an inspection is a must on ALL buys, new or otherwise!

01/31/2008 08:43 AM by Brentwood TN Real Estate/Homes - Vanessa Stalets REALTOR® (RE/MAX Elite)

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