Jerry Lozier Posted January 11, 2011 Report Posted January 11, 2011 Don't normally pull out fridge, however this one had no power or water to the door and ice maker was off so thought better check to see if water line was there, etc. It was.... along with a spot of Black Organic Growth, only thing missing was a couple mice. Glad I did, would hate to get a call back on this kinda oversight! Download Attachment: P1100051.JPG 81.17 KB Download Attachment: P1100053.JPG 90 KB
John Kogel Posted January 11, 2011 Report Posted January 11, 2011 Wow. That is something else, alright. Either a plumbing leak or a malfunctioning fridge, like a plugged drain or something? Anyway, no way a rodent would live there. They don't like mold, unless it's on food. [] Good catch.
Terence McCann Posted January 11, 2011 Report Posted January 11, 2011 Don't normally pull out fridge, however this one had no power or water to the door and ice maker was off so thought better check to see if water line was there, etc. It was.... along with a spot of Black Organic Growth, only thing missing was a couple mice. Glad I did, would hate to get a call back on this kinda oversight! Download Attachment: P1100051.JPG 81.17 KB Download Attachment: P1100053.JPG 90 KB I never pull a refer but I think from now on I should at least have a look-see.
Charlie R Posted January 11, 2011 Report Posted January 11, 2011 Good catch, and a good lesson. Thanks.
Greg Booth Posted January 11, 2011 Report Posted January 11, 2011 I never pull a refer but I think from now on I should a least have a look-see Right you are--I'll be looking from now on!
inspector57 Posted January 11, 2011 Report Posted January 11, 2011 Good catch. Is this a cold wall on the exterior or backed up to a stairway or chase? Of course there is a high moisture content from the refrigerator condensate, just surprised we don't see more of this, especially in humid climates.
JeremyDP Posted January 11, 2011 Report Posted January 11, 2011 When pulling a fridge, be careful not to pinch the water line. I had one that was copper and came up through the floor. There was just enough room between the cabinet and the water line for the rear wheel on the fridge.
Jerry Lozier Posted January 12, 2011 Author Report Posted January 12, 2011 Good catch. Is this a cold wall on the exterior or backed up to a stairway or chase? Of course there is a high moisture content from the refrigerator condensate, just surprised we don't see more of this, especially in humid climates. Inside wall, vacant house (4 months) approx 60 degrees (Heat pump) in house, teens outside. Fridge was unplugged, so it is old damage, just waiting for moist air to start up again
Jim Katen Posted January 12, 2011 Report Posted January 12, 2011 . . . Inside wall, vacant house (4 months) approx 60 degrees (Heat pump) in house, teens outside. . . In my experience, there's usually a greater likelihood of mold when you let the teens inside. I say, keep 'em out. - Jim Katen, Oregon
Greg Booth Posted January 12, 2011 Report Posted January 12, 2011 When pulling a fridge, be careful not to pinch the water line. -also, be careful of the floor-the manufactured home industry uses a loose-lay installation and it's easy to roll/pinch the vinyl.
hausdok Posted January 12, 2011 Report Posted January 12, 2011 When pulling a fridge, be careful not to pinch the water line. -also, be careful of the floor-the manufactured home industry uses a loose-lay installation and it's easy to roll/pinch the vinyl. You've also got to be careful of the floor finish. When I was a rookie at this gig back in 1996 I rolled a fridge out from the wall over a hardwood floor. When I pushed the fridge back in, the hard nylon casters had left two 1-inch wide impressions in the surface of the floor showing where I'd rolled out the fridge. The builder was justifiably upset and I rightfully ended up paying for the repair. Bend over the counter and look with your flashlight. There is no requirement for you to move large heavy objects and risk damaging the owner's floor. If you don't see it because there is a refigerator in the way, and moving the fridge would have damaged the surface, nobody is going to fault you for it except the dildo with teeth mold guy that shows up later and says, like Mike Holmes does when he gets to do an invasive inspection, "I can't believe the inspector didn't find this!" I don't know about other states, but if Jerry had not moved that fridge for fear of damaging the floor, and hadn't been able to see that with the fridge in place, our board would never consider him to be at fault. ONE TEAM - ONE FIGHT!!! Mike
John Kogel Posted January 13, 2011 Report Posted January 13, 2011 When pulling a fridge, be careful not to pinch the water line. -also, be careful of the floor-the manufactured home industry uses a loose-lay installation and it's easy to roll/pinch the vinyl. You've also got to be careful of the floor finish. Bend over the counter and look with your flashlight. There is no requirement for you to move large heavy objects and risk damaging the owner's floor. I don't know about other states, but if Jerry had not moved that fridge for fear of damaging the floor, and hadn't been able to see that with the fridge in place, our board would never consider him to be at fault. ONE TEAM - ONE FIGHT!!! Mike Thanks, Mike. You saved a few floors with that comment.
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