This condensate leakage was the result of an issue with a high efficiency furnace that is located in the attic of this new home. High efficiency furnaces create moisture (condensation).

The condensation from the furnace was leaking out of the controlled discharge system. As a safeguard, high efficiency furnaces typically have drip pans and emergency shut off switches to prevent damage to the home from uncontrolled condensate leakage.

The builder of this $1.5M home had improperly located the drip pan and refused to make the proper correction. Portable fans were placed in the attic to help dry out the moisture damaged drywall and the drip pan location was not corrected.

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