Understanding Your Report: C. Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Systems
An explanation of what an inspector will include on a home inspection report when examining the air conditioning (HVAC) system.
The header for this section is usually referred to as HVAC systems. Throughout the country, there are different ways for heating and cooling your home, but the most common air conditioning method in Texas is the forced air system. This section deals with this system in three parts: heating equipment; cooling equipment; and the ducts and vents.
A proper check of the HVAC system can be carried out by an HVAC professional, which some home buyers prefer. However, the home inspector will carry out a check that will indicate if further investigation is warranted. The basic components of the heating system are simple enough: some type of unit to heat the medium (water or air) which will heat your home, and another unit to deliver the heat to the rooms (radiant under floor heating or forced air conditioning). Of course there is more involved than this to the system. The inspector will check the condition of the components, look for signs of wear, and see how the system is functioning. He will tell you the type of system and its energy source.
Like the heating system, the cooling system does the same thing except for cooling. The outside condenser unit and the thermostat are usually listed here. The inspector will state the type of system, its energy source, its condition, and its ability to function. Condition and ability to function reasonably are inspected. Cooling equipment is not checked when the outside temperature is below 60 degrees Fahrenheit, since damage to the air conditioning unit could occur. The ducts and vents are the usual means for delivering your hot and cool air. Mainly condition, material, installation, and their ability to deliver air are checked.
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