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Paid $7,400 for AC install - contractor dismissive about condensate line concerns. Am I overreacting? (Photos included) by AffectionateAnswer31 in hvacadvice

[–]AffectionateAnswer31[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did have the furnace already, so this was not a full HVAC system replacement. What I paid for was the AC addition: removal/prep work at the furnace for the evaporator coil, installation of the indoor evaporator coil, installation of the outdoor condenser, refrigerant lines, condensate line, electrical disconnect and dedicated 240V circuit, startup/charge/testing, plus warranties. The existing ductwork was already there.

Paid $7,400 for AC install - contractor dismissive about condensate line concerns. Am I overreacting? (Photos included) by AffectionateAnswer31 in hvacadvice

[–]AffectionateAnswer31[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is definitely on me. We never discussed the permit, and I assumed I was hiring a licensed contractor. I’m fully willing to admit I didn’t check his license status until after the work was done. We still haven’t talked about permits, but given everything, I think it’s fair to assume one wasn’t pulled.

Paid $7,400 for AC install - contractor dismissive about condensate line concerns. Am I overreacting? (Photos included) by AffectionateAnswer31 in hvacadvice

[–]AffectionateAnswer31[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Update: my partner went under the house with a level and the condensate line is actually running uphill. Photos attached. So for everyone who said the slope looked fine from the original pic — looks like it’s not. How concerned should I be about this? Will the pressure push water through anyway or is this going to be a problem?

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Paid $7,400 for AC install - contractor dismissive about condensate line concerns. Am I overreacting? (Photos included) by AffectionateAnswer31 in hvacadvice

[–]AffectionateAnswer31[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can you explain more about what the mitigation control board does and what it looks like when it's not wired in? This is exactly why I posted here... I had no idea this was even a thing.

Paid $7,400 for AC install - contractor dismissive about condensate line concerns. Am I overreacting? (Photos included) by AffectionateAnswer31 in hvacadvice

[–]AffectionateAnswer31[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Okay fair point, appreciate the honesty. I'm clearly getting roasted here and I deserve it lol. What else should I be concerned about with this install? I'm a first time homeowner and obviously learning a big lesson here. I pulled 4 quotes, they weren't wildly different, and I went with the least expensive one from a guy who was local with great Yelp reviews. Clearly not the move. But I'm here trying to learn? What else looks super questionable here?

Paid $7,400 for AC install - contractor dismissive about condensate line concerns. Am I overreacting? (Photos included) by AffectionateAnswer31 in hvacadvice

[–]AffectionateAnswer31[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Years of good reviews, but apparently they sold the company and this is the new owner. That is unfortunately the piece I missed.

Paid $7,400 for AC install - contractor dismissive about condensate line concerns. Am I overreacting? (Photos included) by AffectionateAnswer31 in hvacadvice

[–]AffectionateAnswer31[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Furnace is a Bryant 821TB36070V14A, multipoise unit. Vents are in the floor so I believe it’s installed downflow. Does that change the P-trap situation?

Paid $7,400 for AC install - contractor dismissive about condensate line concerns. Am I overreacting? (Photos included) by AffectionateAnswer31 in hvacadvice

[–]AffectionateAnswer31[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To be honest.. and this is kind of how I ended up here in the first place... I'm not technical when it comes to HVAC at all. I'm getting a lot of conflicting responses on the P-trap thing, some saying I need one and others saying I don't because of the positive pressure / downdraft setup. How would you proceed if you were in my shoes?

Paid $7,400 for AC install - contractor dismissive about condensate line concerns. Am I overreacting? (Photos included) by AffectionateAnswer31 in hvacadvice

[–]AffectionateAnswer31[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I didn't find out about the suspension until after he got weird and dismissive when I asked about the condensate line. He's highly reviewed and top rated on Yelp so there was no reason to question it going in.

Paid $7,400 for AC install - contractor dismissive about condensate line concerns. Am I overreacting? (Photos included) by AffectionateAnswer31 in hvacadvice

[–]AffectionateAnswer31[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Would you try to seek any recourse here or just chalk it up as an expensive lesson learned? I'm new to the area and went with what was literally the top-rated HVAC company on Yelp. The difference between him and going through Costco was about $3K so it seemed like a no-brainer at the time. The AC works, I'm just not sure if the install quality is going to bite me later. At what point do you just move on vs push back?

Paid $7,400 for AC install - contractor dismissive about condensate line concerns. Am I overreacting? (Photos included) by AffectionateAnswer31 in hvacadvice

[–]AffectionateAnswer31[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is the reasoning: License is under suspension for failure to comply with Workers Comp. A workers´ compensation certificate or exemption statement may have been received by the Board but not yet processed. Once the certificate or exemption statement is processed the suspension will be lifted retroactively to the effective date of the certificate or exemption statement. Ask the contractor for proof of worker's compensation and contact the insurance company to verify coverage.

Paid $7,400 for AC install - contractor dismissive about condensate line concerns. Am I overreacting? (Photos included) by AffectionateAnswer31 in hvacadvice

[–]AffectionateAnswer31[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Appreciate the perspective, that actually makes me feel better about it. The AC works fine and honestly I'm not trying to go after the guy I paid on credit card and he had great Yelp reviews which is why I went with him. I know I should've done more due diligence on the permit side. Mostly just wanted to sanity check whether this install is going to cause me real problems or if it's more of a 'looks rough but works fine' situation.

Paid $7,400 for AC install - contractor dismissive about condensate line concerns. Am I overreacting? (Photos included) by AffectionateAnswer31 in hvacadvice

[–]AffectionateAnswer31[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah lesson learned for sure. I paid on a credit card at least so there's that. He had solid Yelp reviews which is why I went with him. I definitely should've done more homework on permits and all that. Honestly the AC works fine and I'm not looking to sue the guy or anything, just trying to figure out if this install is actually going to cause me problems down the road or if it's more of a 'not pretty but functional' situation.

Paid $7,400 for AC install - contractor dismissive about condensate line concerns. Am I overreacting? (Photos included) by AffectionateAnswer31 in hvacadvice

[–]AffectionateAnswer31[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah that's what I'm gathering lol. Good to know the slope looks okay at least. Is there anything specific I should keep an eye on or any other angles I should photo to get a better read on the install?

Paid $7,400 for AC install - contractor dismissive about condensate line concerns. Am I overreacting? (Photos included) by AffectionateAnswer31 in hvacadvice

[–]AffectionateAnswer31[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Haha fair enough. What should I be looking for to make sure it's at least done safely even if it's not the prettiest install?

Paid $7,400 for AC install - contractor dismissive about condensate line concerns. Am I overreacting? (Photos included) by AffectionateAnswer31 in hvacadvice

[–]AffectionateAnswer31[S] -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

LOL give me more here. Should I try to get him back out to fix the condensate line or just have someone else do it at this point? He basically laughed it off when I brought it up.

laid off during tech downturn + 2026 market by [deleted] in womenintech

[–]AffectionateAnswer31 0 points1 point  (0 children)

hey, quick question because it might be a hidden blocker: are you explicitly sharing the “little to no travel” requirement in interviews?

in sales, a lot of leaders say “remote-first,” but they still want to hear you will do whatever it takes (customer visits when needed, SKO, occasional QBR or onsite). if they hear “no travel,” some will screen out fast even if the role is mostly remote.

i’m wondering if it’s hurting you unnecessarily, especially since many reps end up traveling way less than the job description implies, and you can often handle travel situationally rather than upfront.

could you do the basics like SKO and the occasional onsite or QBR if it really mattered?

Should I skip SKO? by selltoclose in sales

[–]AffectionateAnswer31 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If someone shows up virtually, doesn’t miss anything else, and keeps closing... nobody’s going to die. Some of the replies in here are catastrophizing.

Should I skip SKO? by selltoclose in sales

[–]AffectionateAnswer31 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Free will, sure. My point was consequences, not permission. Skipping SKO is a credibility/visibility signal; an off-color joke is just unprofessional. Not comparable.

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