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What do you do when running a return air duct and something gets in the way? Look what these people did.
The return air grill is in the ceiling and runs through the attic to the return air closet. They then used duct board to finish the duct bringing the return air to the air handler. One problem - there is a breaker panel in the closet, so they cut down the size of the duct to less than 50% and "squeezed" the duct around one side of the panel. It makes you wonder what some people are thinking. Mike Morgan Central Texas Home Inspections mike@centraltexashomeinspections.com www.centraltexashomeinspections.com |
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Please Note:
Marc D. Shunk is a non-member guest and is in no way affiliated with InterNACHI or its members.
I guess that's bad for the furnace, but how in the world would a guy ever work on that panel? Not me, brother.
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I see at least four things seriously wrong with that picture.
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You can move electric stuff with no ill effect. You can not move air duct without ill effect. Who came first on the job? Electrical, but they need to know enough to keep out of the way. By the way, that is the GC's job! |
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Freedom Express Inspections LLC CMOR Thermography Certified Level 11 #2097 freedomexpressinspections.com freedomexpress495@att.net NACHI Member Okla. State DEQ Environmental Phase One Certified Master HVAC Mechanic (Retired) Certified Universal Freon by 40CFR 82 Sub-part F Professional Home Inspector State License # 130 Reporting system by Home Inspector Pro Serving the State of Okla. |
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