The continuing saga of my dehumidifier to the outside...
This was supposed to be a temporary fix until weather broke.
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After the pipe froze last winter, they came and cut the pipe off and ran a tape inside of the pvc pipe. It is hot wired to the unit and is still heating. Shouldn't there be a thermostat so it comes on when needed. Is this a fire hazard with the pvc pipe changing color from the heat? Any recommendations on the correct way this should be installed so I can be sure it is done correctly? Doubt I will ever use this contractor again. When they did this tewmporary fix, I was told they would come when the weather permitted to run the tape inside the pipe and into the french drain. I got a call about a month ago from them asking if it was OK to close the ticket. Finished? I told them no and I wasnted it fixed they way I was told it would be. Now I am concerned that this is not good at all. Still waiting...
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