Gene
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Hi all,
Posted this at Gabes site earlier today but no responses yet.
Last week I went to the Hallowell lawsuit site, and submitted our
information. Yesterday I received an e-mail from the attorneys, today
I received an e-mail copy of an attorneys agreement. This looks fairly
standard. Any thoughts on proceeding with this?
Three years ago we purchased a four ton Hallowell Acadia. This was far
more expensive than even a two-stage pump offered by competitors. We
expected energy efficiency, and a service life of at least 20 years.
The system has had problems from the very beginning. This past
February, the compressors failed. For several months we had an
extremely high electric bill. Through good luck and numerous hours of
donated labor, our system is currently running with salvaged
compressors.
Notwithstanding the efforts of Gabe and David, (and these efforts have
been quite substantial and greatly appreciated), I am very concerned
about what this coming winter will bring. I think we will be fortunate
if the system will last three more years, and I certainly would be
shocked if it lasted ten.
Who specifically is at fault? Was this improper engineering?
Inadequate testing? Design flaw? Carelessness? I don't know. What I do
know, (somewhat selfishly), is that there is a virtual certainty that
I will have to purchase a replacement system much much earlier than
reasonably anticipated.
If we receive a financial settlement, will I know for sure that the
responsible party has paid this money? Not really. But at this point,
I will be thankful for any settlement at all.
Thoughts?
Thanks. Gene