Realtor Involvement

[Doug Edwards]

Strict licensing of those trades here precludes anyone from doing that here. Hard enough to get and maintain the licensing, CEUs, and insurance for one trade, let alone several. We do have a couple of big service outfits that have both or several trades on the payroll but each one sticks to their trade and do not branch out doing other trade work.

[Larry D. Kage]

Originally Posted by dedwards

Strict licensing of those trades here precludes anyone from doing that here. Hard enough to get and maintain the licensing, CEUs, and insurance for one trade, let alone several. We do have a couple of big service outfits that have both or several trades on the payroll but each one sticks to their trade and do not branch out doing other trade work.

That's the way it is around here, too.

If smaller outfits are advertising "plumbing and heating", they are talking hydronic heating, typically.

[Ket suniaylo]

very good article I need it Thanks for the post.

[Douglas Cossar]

Hi Scott:
for some reason I was not able to open your post till today.

Here is my take:
" Evidence of fllame roll-out (scorching) The water heater appears beyond its designed life expectancy. Suggest replacement prior to close."

If photo #2 is that of the burner compartment of a gas furnace I would say
"Due to the presence of excessive rust and debries in the burner compartment it is strongly advised to have this unit inspected by a qualified contractor, prior to close, to ensure safe and efficient operation.
It is very possible that this unit will be red tagged."

cheers

[Jeffrey R. Jonas]

Originally Posted by lkage

That's the way it is around here, too.

If smaller outfits are advertising "plumbing and heating", they are talking hydronic heating, typically.

It never really sunk in until yesterday, prolly due to this thread. One of the local big boys pulled next to me at a stop light... Plain as day on the side of the van... "KSW Roofing & Heating"!


http://www.merchantcircle.com/busine...g.507-451-9710

[Jeffrey R. Jonas]

Originally Posted by smay

Hi Jeff I tried to get an age on it but best guess was 98. Still waiting for the HVAC guy to get back to me personally, I will let all know of the verdict in time.

Yes HVAC guys up here do water heaters furnaces and airr conditioners...oh and central vac too! We call it multi trade millwrights have to learn basic electrical and PLC controllers too.

So even at that year of manufacture, 13 years is old enough to "budget for a replacement", at a minimum.

Is that second pic of the WH or the HVAC?

Update please.

[KEVIN WOOD]

Electrical and Plumbing here!

[Vern Mitchinson]

Is there a combustion air vent? Back drafting can be a lack of oxygen to burn and the flame searches for Oxygen thus the burnt exterior of the WH. Also this dumps CO and other noxious fumes into the room.

[Scott May]

Sorry guys I was working and didn't have allot of time so I will update.
Hi guys great answers as always thanks to all. The furnace was newer 06 I believe and also is being serviced by HVAC. Both pics are of water heater. As I said in my report I recommended repair/replace in regards to the water heater. The air vent was on its own Hi Eff. The AC couldn't be run because of outside temp 3C or about 38F for our USA friends!

[Jeffrey R. Jonas]

Thanks for the update Scott.

[KEVIN WOOD]

Good thing you clarified the AC part I would not want them thinking we are this cold YET! 3 degrees Fahrenheit. I never liked trying to spell this. LOL