I learn something new everyday. Last week one of my clients had a home inspected on which they made an offer. Everything seemed to be going smoothly… then he dropped this bomb on us. ” The heater is a consolidated type with NOx RODS.” The rest of us looked at each other blankly. “This type of furnace has been recalled because it is know to combust and burned people homes down” – just what the client wants to hear! From a sales point of view, this could be a deal- killer. From a safety standpoint, this could save people’s lives.
Do an internet search on Nox Rods and you will be amazed at the long list of warnings. For us, I was able to negotiate with the seller to hire an HVAC specialist to give this unit a “good bill of health” and their stamp of approval, since not all Nox Rod furnaces are created equal. If not safe, they said that they would replace it. Also it re-enforces the premise, just because homes are sold “as-is” and the seller states up front that they will do no repairs… “health and safety” always trumps that rigmarole.
Enjoy,
Keith Klassen
Real Estate Broker
Sacramento Real Estate Reflections 