Non-IC Can Lights--call Contractor back from 10 years ago?
Hi,
About 10 years ago I had R30 L77 blown into my attic by a reputable contractor, who is still a reputable contractor in business in my area.
After chasing humidity in summer as well as cold drafts in the winter, I had to smack my forehead that I didn't look at 5 can lights I have in my house. Sure enough, they're not insulated at all and in fact cob webs were blowing in the wind when I inspected them. They have had good LED bulbs in them for 10-11 years. I want to seal the trim as well as inside with foil tape.
Thing is, I don't believe these are IC rated, but there's nothing identifiable on the inside of the can. I do see pink insulation in one of the holes in the pics. Based on the UPC, they are some commercial electric non-IC rated cans. This gives me concern on moving forward.
My attic is not really accessible, it's more like a crawlspace with low clearance plus all the blown R30, and my health isn't good enough to get up there. But now I'm concerned. I know this is a code violation, let alone a fire hazard. But do I reach out to the contractor from 10 years ago (I have the receipt and an email from then). Do I just hire some handyman or other contractor to install some of the insulated buckets or whatever?
I really don't like the look of the pancake LED retrofit and really don't want to do that, hence my question. Thanks!