What is Included in the HVAC Inspection?

  Faulty or damaged heating systems can be costly to operate, even more expensive to repair if problems are ignored, and in some cases, they can be a fire safety hazard. We often encounter heating systems requiring basic maintenance or servicing, and occasionally we find faulty or outright defective systems. That’s why we use high output lighting, combustible gas leak detectors, and many other tools during our home inspection--to give you peace of mind, and the information you need to make a confident buying decision.

Types of home heating equipment

- Heating type (forced air furnace, heat pump, boiler and radiators)
- Input BTU’s (British Thermal Units)
- Fuel type (natural gas, propane, electric)
- Location of main unit (attic, crawlspace, interior closet)

HVAC operating condition

  - Deterioration or damage
- Functional or not
- Near end of lifespan
- Maintenance recommendations

Exhaust Venting

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- Functional or not
- Deterioration or damage
- Adequate clearance from combustible materials
- Proper materials and rise
- Soot on vent pipes
- Proper distance from windows where vent terminates

Combustion Air

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coming soon)

- Adequate for heater’s requirements
- Return air and combustion air mixing

Burners

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- Proper flame color/pattern
- Rust flakes, corrosion or deterioration present
- Soot or charring
- Cracked refractory (if visible)

HVAC Distribution

- Materials (Duct with registers, radiant baseboards, pipes with radiators)
- Functional or not
- Damage or deterioration, missing components
- Adequate air flow
- Insulation missing or damaged