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Furnace was a natural gas fueled, up flow, draft induced, mid-efficiency unit. Mfg.XXXX, Model #XXXX, Serial #XXXX. At time of inspection,the furnace was functional using normal operator thermostat controls.
There was a gas valve present at the appliance, valve was not operated, during inspection. No drip leg present at time of inspection. Recommend installation of required drip leg at gas piping.
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This is a visual inspection of a combo unit Heat Pump. The exterior appeared clean and free of exterior rust. Operation appeared normal with obvious heat and cool exchange throughout all of structure. Unit is 2 1/2 Ton Bryant combo unit manufactured in January 2017. Holes noted around perimeter of unit. Appeared to be attempted intrusion by some form of rodent. Recommend Pest company to evaluate possible rodent problem.
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Coils on HVAC compressor are badly corroded and this will degrade the cooling efficiency of the unit. The unit will not be able to dissipate the heat in the proper manner to allow unit to properly operate in the manner it was designed.
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Most typical home in the south have a spilt system that has multiple components, consisting of an outside unit that contains the compressor and cooling coils and an inside unit that has the evaporator which draws room air across it cooling it and distributing it through the duct work.
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The Air conditioner was below the deck which would result into excessive heat build up and reduced air flow to the unit.Reduced airflow could result into reduced efficiency of the unit thereby increasing cooling cost and reduced coolness in the house.
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The HVAC needs to be checked on regular basis to avoid uncomfortable situations either in cold winter or hot summers. For the heating systems to be checked the ideal time is late summer or early fall. The Airconditioner can be checke in early spring.
For a professional to check the heating system includes tightening connections,checking the condition of hoses and belets,lubrication the moving parts and making sure the controls of the unit are functioning well.
For the professional to check the aircondtioner includeds cleaning the evaporator coil and condensing coils,the fan components of the unit,checking on refrigerant level,inspecting the ductwork and gas lines and any leakages.
Over and above that the home owner can do basic maintainence himself/herself by changing the filters on the furnace ,making sure that there vents,baseboards and radiators are free and not blocked and the Air conditioning unit is free from any debris like leaves.
Further the home owner needs to make a decision as required for repairs or replacement of the unit when the unit is beyond its useful life age.
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We looked into the furnace and ac unit of this property and we didn’t find any issues with this unit or system an further evaluation did not find any issues. However we do recommend service to these units yearly to help with the life of the units
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This is a picture of a ac unit we inspected a while back the house was a newer house built with in the last couple years. We did not find any major defects with this ac unit or with the furnace they were both new units.
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This is an ICP air handler horizontal flow installation located in a knee wall attic area. This particular unit has no heating function and is being used to cool an upstairs loft area. This particular unit was manufactured in 2013.
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Furnace filters should be changed on a regular basis. Regular changes will increase the life of the furnace and also result in lower heating and cooling costs. Follow the filter’s manufacturer instructions on how often to change that particular filter.
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Kerosene Heaters or Paraffin Heaters are heating devices that heat by burning kerosene. Kerosene Heaters are unvented portable heaters mainly used as a supplemental heat source. There are dangers associated with Kerosene Heaters; one being a fire hazard. With this heater you have a flammable liquid and open flame inside of a inhabited structure. Another safety issue is Carbon Monoxide and other dangerous gases released into the home due to insufficient venting. Kerosene Heaters are a great source of supplemental heat but, safe practices should be followed at all times.
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This picture shows the complete diagram of a ac uint.
in one part on the diagram, you can see where the electrical components are and the other part where the coils and working components are. this diagram give a great visual of the interior of a ac unit.
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the image i picked is the diagram showing what a clogged filter can do to the interior unite,
the condensation fill up the drip pan due to the unit working harder then it needs to and the drip pan filling up and over flowing into the ducts.
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This is an older air conditioner condensing unit, about 15 years old. The cooling fins on the condenser are loaded with debris, mostly cottonwood seed material as referenced by the instructor in this course, I live in the same general area. This is my air conditioner and I tried to hose it down but I really need to remove the metal protector and comb out the fins. Having the cooling fins clogged up reduces the efficiency of the system.
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I read “Mastering Roof Inspections” parts 1&2. I read two articles because they were so short. These two are the beginning of the first part which deals with accessing the roof.
There are many things to consider when determining whether to actually walk on the roof. First thing is how comfortable you are with heights; experience increases your confidence in being at high levels. Then there is the pitch. A safe pitch can vary with the materials. Some roofing materials are slipperier than others, with asphalt tile being a little easier for your shoes to get a grip on. Also some materials such as ceramic or slate tiles may break under the weight of the inspector. You should also consider your exposure, as in what kind of dangers are you exposed to should you actually fall.
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This is a 2011 Goodman exterior AC unit with 46000 BTU’S, 3 ton, 13 SEER. The unit appears to have been well maintained, however according to the service record, it is due to be serviced by a qualified HVAC Tech. The condenser is in good shape, but is a little dirty.
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The proper placement of an external AC unit is as follows: The unit should be at least 3 inches raised off the ground, be a minimum of 30 inches from the structure, and have a minimum of 10 inches of clearance from any vegetation.
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This is a photo of a pressure relief valve.It is a safety component of a hot-water boiler.The valve is designed and manufactured to blow off when the pressure of the boiler exceeds 30 psi.The piping from the valve must terminate 6 inches from the floor to avoid accidental scolding.
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In order to maintain optimum efficiency of HVAC systems,filters must be cleaned or changed regularly.Filters can be located on the return side of the unit.If the system is in an attic,and not easily accessible,filters may be found at the return grilles.Intake air filters must also be changed regularly if applicable.
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Here is a photo of damaged condenser fins on an exterior AC condenser unit. When the condenser fins are very damaged like this one, the unit struggles to cool and/or heat the refrigerant properly. When the refrigerant does not cool or heat properly, the condenser unit will not work as efficiently as possible.
