You know what they say: a new HVAC system is only as good as the people installing it. One Redditor unfortunately found out that this was true after their installation went terribly wrong.
After paying over $10,000 for a new system, the original poster discovered poor workmanship and property damage. Instead of enjoying their updated home, they had to wait on the company to fix the obvious problems.
"HVAC system quit. Paid over 10k to have a new system installed. Behold the amazing craftsmanship," the OP wrote sarcastically in the r/mildlyinfuriating forum. "Waiting for the company to address the obvious issues. Add to the fact, the installers drove over my drain field and septic tank, when I instructed them not to. Good Times!"
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As for the OP's unfortunate situation, a few fellow Redditors were quick to share their disgust at the situation.
"Reminds me of the running joke from the soldering course in electronics school: "the bigger the glob, the better the job," noted one commenter.
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Less than 5 years ago 😎 "That's pure garbage especially since it is NOT a rooftop or attic unit. Ground level units are so a lot easier to work on," said someone else.
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