I understand where you are coming from Joe, but I have yet to see a seller’s attorney who is going to agree to replace or credit a buyer for an appliance that is deemed safe and “functioning as intended” at the time of inspection. 22 years old or not. Lord knows we’ve all seen some ancient stuff out there that by some miracle of God is still working beautifully.
In my opinion and in my practice, I don’t feel comfortable ruffling feathers and asking for replacement or credit of a functioning system. You are entitled to run your ship as you see fit just as I am mine and I don’t knock you for it. It’s your poragative.
I make sure my client is aware of the average lifespans of such appliances, give them the specific age of the unit, then give them the option of calling in for estimates on replacement, depending on their decision with their attorney and agent. Also, with temps what they are I stress that the AC could not be tested or verified at all.
John thanks for the earlier answer and personally I would just punt and have a regular HVAC guy make any recommendations on that thing.
You are not Charlie and we do not see those things in the area enough to be judgmental on life span.
That is why I narrate and explain my positions.
Hope you agree.
That is a good decision I have in the past ran across an old GE unit still operating at 32 years of age. My best advice to a client on units that have reached or exceeded the average life expectancy is to purchase a home warranty or ask the seller to pay for a warranty. Some sellers here will advertise a home warranty knowing their equipment is old