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Lousyweather
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We were asked to go repair a stove yesterday, which wasnt igniting, Harman unit, type is unimportant. The technician got out to the home of the owner, found the stove to be filthy (why it wouldnt ignite), but also found the appliance was installed into a flue along with a gas hot water heater (also no permit) and an oil burner (thats right, 3 appliances in one flue!). Also, in the ash pan, we found the fire bricks for the unit (Harman usually ships the brick in the ash pan, expecting the installer to put the bricks in the bracket). So, we have a self-install here that certainly doesnt follow the installation instructions, and seems to be a safety issue as well, with no discernable stove permit. Homeowner is adamant in not paying the repair bill, which we have run into before, we just refuse future service until the last bill has been satisfied. As a certified technician, we feel it is our obligation to inform the local code official as to the unsafe install, lest something bad happen in the home, and, since we knew about it, would seem to assume some culpability. The thing that concerns me is it will look like sour grapes.....(calling the code official because we werent paid)......your ideas, comments, concerns?