The water heater is 1 inch and not 1 1/4 inch * he installed a water heater with a flue that is impossible to install correctly * he removed the AC ducting without replacing it * he refused to look at the leak
As a homeowner, it can be daunting to have to face the daunting task of making sure all of your home improvements are completed properly. In my case, I recently had a plumber come to my property to remove cast iron piping and install a new water heater. After the job was completed, I noticed that there were leaks, and that the air conditioning duct had been removed without being replaced.
I had paid almost the entire bill but still had $900 outstanding. I told the plumber I was not going to pay the remainder until the work I paid him for was confirmed to be completed by another party, as he had refused to look at the leak and fix the AC duct. The other plumber was coming out tomorrow.
The first plumber then informed me that he wasn’t going to wait until tomorrow and was going to file a lien on my property today. He also said he would refuse payment after the lien was filed, so I could not get it removed. This left me feeling confused and overwhelmed – what are my rights and what do I need to know? Can this get my mortgage revoked?
It is important that you understand your rights as a homeowner and that you are aware of the potential consequences of the plumber’s actions. The plumber is obligated to perform the work in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal regulations. If the plumber does not comply with these regulations, they may be subject to fines and/or other penalties.
In addition, the plumber has committed multiple violations, including:
* Installing a negative grade flue.
* Installing a water heater with a flue that is impossible to install correctly.
* Placing the flue pipe on the PVC and on my wood flooring.
* Using a single wall flue instead of a double wall flue.
* Installing a water heater with a flue that is impossible to install correctly.
* Installing a gas pipe that is 1 inch instead of 1 1/4 inch.
* Removing the AC ducting without replacing it.
It is important that you document the violations and file a complaint with the appropriate regulator. You may also want to consider filing a lawsuit against the plumber in order to recoup your losses.
You should also contact your mortgage lender to inform them of the situation. It is possible that the lien may affect your mortgage, so it is important to make sure that you keep your lender informed of the situation.
Finally, make sure that you get the work inspected by a third party. This will ensure that the work has been done properly and that all of the violations have been remedied.
It is important to take the necessary steps to protect yourself as a homeowner and to ensure that the work is completed properly. If you are facing this situation, make sure that you understand your rights and that you take the necessary steps to protect yourself.