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by: 9 OP
~ 8 years ago Jul 21, '16 4:18pm

Just looked at a property downtown that was redone in 2005. Just looking at all this rust (and looks like some water stains on wall and subfloor), does this setup and the condition pose a red flag or is it possibly something that might pass an inspection? I will post a few other photos.

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~ 8 years ago Jul 21, '16 4:20pm

Bad 4951

9 OP
~ 8 years ago Jul 21, '16 4:21pm

Dang sideways pic.

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~ 8 years ago Jul 21, '16 4:21pm

First Glance makes me think the stains shown on top of the water heater are from either a leaky plumbing, condensation, or the steam valve. Exposed plumbing needs to checked. More importantly what condition is the tank and heater in? 4951

9 OP
~ 8 years ago Jul 21, '16 4:22pm

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~ 8 years ago Jul 21, '16 4:23pm

Is that a cold air intake above a hot water heater? Dan? 4951

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~ 8 years ago Jul 21, '16 4:24pm

Dang sideways pic.

@terilyntx: I defer on this one. Definitely trust whomever you have inspect.
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9 OP
~ 8 years ago Jul 21, '16 4:25pm

Last pic. Rust at the bottom of the heater, too. Sitting in pan with too much water (maybe dripped down side from the top?)?

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9 OP
~ 8 years ago Jul 21, '16 4:28pm

Bad

@DanStanton:

Also, I should mention, there is another HVAC closet downstairs with just A/C only (I believe). This is a 2 story loft in a high-rise building. 4951

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~ 8 years ago Jul 21, '16 4:30pm

You'll be replacing that water heater. It needs to be 18 inches above the floor, and needs a drip pan. What is that above it? Part of the heat/AC unit? It will also need to be vented. 4951

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~ 8 years ago Jul 21, '16 4:33pm

Is that a cold air intake above a hot water heater? Dan?

@CantStandTex: Looks like it. Very strange configuration. Can't see that passing the original inspection
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9 OP
~ 8 years ago Jul 21, '16 4:36pm

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>> Is that a cold air intake above a hot water heater? Dan?

@CantStandTex: Looks like it. Very strange configuration. Can't see that passing the original inspection

@DanStanton:

Thank you so much for you thoughts!!

I was thinking that, too. I know next to nothing about this stuff, but even still, it all looks very wrong to me! 4951

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~ 8 years ago Jul 21, '16 4:46pm

Defeats the purpose cold air intake over a heater. Bet the compressor never cycles. 4951

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~ 8 years ago Jul 21, '16 4:46pm

I am no expert, but my guess is that is an electric water heater, so it may not need to be vented (gas ones do for sure).Â My guess is that either the inlet or outlet water lines leaked, rusting the top of the heater and pooling in the catch pan, which then rusted the bottom of the heater.Â The top looks like surface rust from the picture.Â Dan's opinion is worth a lot more than mine! 4951

9 OP
~ 8 years ago Jul 21, '16 4:50pm

@buffaloglenn:
I think you're right about the electric vs. gas. The oven and stove are electric... I don't think they have gas going to the units (I didn't look behind the stacked washer/dryer, but probably electric as well). Thanks! 4951

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~ 8 years ago Jul 21, '16 10:03pm

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