Student Discussion: Advanced Training for Inspecting HVAC Systems for Home Inspectors

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This thread is dedicated exclusively to those students currently enrolled in InterNACHI’s free, online “Advanced Training for Inspecting HVAC Systems for Home Inspectors Course.”

Advanced HVC Training Course

Students are free to ask any type of question, make comments, and join the discussion. The thread will be monitored according to the Inspection Community Guidelines.

Need help with the course? Email education@internachi.org.

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super cool

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Welcome to the course’s thread, @rlima4.

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on my way to learn more about the HVAC system Jeremy PA

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Starting the course now.

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an so it continues

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Great course.

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Very nice!l

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Starting the course :+1:

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Starting the course. So far so good!

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CEs, here I come…get it.

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Here we go, need to learn something new everyday.

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Starting course now

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A member just sent in a great essay response! Check it out:

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Research & Writing Essay Instructions

This research and writing assignment may take four hours.

  1. Choose one inspection article from the Library of Inspection Articles or choose one illustration from the Illustration Gallery that directly relates to the topics of the course. 
  2. Research and study the technical article or illustration. 
  3. In the box below titled “Your Essay," write an essay that describes what you’ve learned from reading and studying the article or illustration. 
  4. Upload and submit an inspection image or the chosen illustration along with the essay. 

Your essay must meet the following criteria: 

  • It must be written in English. 
  • It must be at least 80 words in length. 
  • It must be written at a minimum 4th-grade level.  
  • It must sufficiently comment upon the chosen article or illustration related to this course's main topics. 
  • It must include an inspection image.

This research and writing assignment is very similar to what a home inspector does during a home inspection--researching and studying inspection images and illustrations, studying and referring to and applying a Standards of Practice, taking inspection images, making observations, describing components, determining the condition of those components, formulating opinions, making recommendations to correct (if needed), proposing the implication of not making corrections to a defect (if observed), writing notes, and communicating observations in written form.

Please continue with the course after submitting your essay. If the essay does not meet the criteria, you'll be notified by email to rewrite the essay.

From reading about HVAC, I have learned that to inspect HVAC in a general home inspection, you must ensure it operates effectively and safely. Checking the condition of the furnace, air conditioning unit, and ventilation system are all a part of this. The air filters and ductwork are examined for cleanliness and proper instillation. The thermostat is operated under normal conditions to ensure it regulates temperature correctly. Overall, a well maintained HVAC system is crucial for a comfortable and energy efficient home.
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Excited for this one!

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On my way to starting the course now.

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excited to get this going.

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