Originally Posted By: mmason This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
Is there a book available that goes into detail how we as Home Inspectors should check out a HVAC system? I have found two companies AHIT and ITA that offer small books on the subject but I don’t know if they are any good? What I am looking for is how to tell if the unit is cooling and heating effectively at the time of inspection? Again I am looking for a book on the subject. Not just tips.
Michael 
Once in a while, I go to the following message board to read posts about HVAC related articles.
http://hvac-talk.com/vbb/
Originally Posted By: Blaine Wiley This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
Michael,
I have two books which are pretty thorough, and not just for the HVAC section. Both have extensive HVAC sections though, and should give you just about everything you need to do a good inspection on that equipment.
Real Estate Home Inspection: Mastering the Profession by Russell W. Burgess and The Home Inspectors Bible by (Dern it, cant find the book, I'll blame my kids for that)
The HIB is available at Professional Equipment, and sometimes at Amazon.com. They will have the author too, sorry.
Originally Posted By: dmullen2 This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
mmason wrote:
Is there a book available that goes into detail how we as Home Inspectors should check out a HVAC system? I have found two companies AHIT and ITA that offer small books on the subject but I don't know if they are any good? What I am looking for is how to tell if the unit is cooling and heating effectively at the time of inspection? Again I am looking for a book on the subject. Not just tips.
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Michael:
Although expensive, I've found Carson-Dunlop's book (course) to be among the best. As heating is still my weak area, I'm constantly looking for new & better sources of information.
Having now collected several books claiming to be "complete" heat inspection manuals, most of them are actually quite disappointing.
Originally Posted By: rwills This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
Michael,
I believe the book that Blaine mentions (Home Inspector’s Bible) is by Joe & Mike Scaduto. They run the SPREI org. and have a lot of other books, videos, etc, on home inspections. A lot of the NACHI library items I think are donated by them. Here is the web address: http://www.sprei.org/ORG/sprei-products-courses.html
Scroll down and click on the books icon! Hope it helps!
Originally Posted By: dvalley This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
Guys,
Keep in mind that when you're ordering these books and videos from SPREI, that these particular books are ancient. They're very old. I personally think that if you're going to purchase books, go through Amazon. Unless of course you are looking for books that don't require current updates.
Originally Posted By: rwills This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
Dave brings up a good point regarding the publications age, however, it is possible (usually), to check the copyright on these websites before buying. Obviously, some books such as offering inspection technique like, start at the top and work down, start in and work out, etc, etc… probably would have no bearing on it’s age, 3, 5, 10, years, whatever. Books about specific info regarding heat, A/C, etc… would! Also, don’t forget to check out your local library for good learning material!!!
