1victorianfarmhouse
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We are in the process of selling my mother's house, built in 1988, to pay for her living in an assisted living facility. In a recent home inspection this issue was noted....
The original furnace was replaced about 5 years ago, and the original did not have a humidifier added. The new furnace was installed along with a humidifier, and guess what? The incompetent idiot who installed it put the humidifier sideways on one side (meaning the top is on the right, bottom with drain is on the left), and never hooked it up. There is no provision for water and no connection to a thermostatic switch.
I am well aware of the benefits of having a humidifier, but in this case, I am wondering if it is permissible to remove the non functioning unit and avoid the hassles of trying to make it work. (yes, it could be made to function, but with quite a bit of work we really do not want to pay for).
What say the experts on this board?
Thanks!
vince
The original furnace was replaced about 5 years ago, and the original did not have a humidifier added. The new furnace was installed along with a humidifier, and guess what? The incompetent idiot who installed it put the humidifier sideways on one side (meaning the top is on the right, bottom with drain is on the left), and never hooked it up. There is no provision for water and no connection to a thermostatic switch.
I am well aware of the benefits of having a humidifier, but in this case, I am wondering if it is permissible to remove the non functioning unit and avoid the hassles of trying to make it work. (yes, it could be made to function, but with quite a bit of work we really do not want to pay for).
What say the experts on this board?
Thanks!
vince
