An HVAC System Inspection Is a Must Before Buying a New Home

When you’re buying a new home, a pre-closing inspection is vital. The report you receive gives you insight into the structure’s condition and let you know about issues like foundation cracks or needed roof repairs. Unfortunately, a general inspection doesn’t tell you much about the home’s most costly and critical equipment – the heating and cooling components. Having a reputable professional perform an HVAC system inspection before buying a home is a must to protect you against the following.

HVAC System Deficiencies

Home inspectors typically only check whether the heating and cooling equipment starts up, not how well it functions. The seller’s disclosure won’t contain much information either, since it’s just based on their experience and knowledge. In comparison, an HVAC inspection gives you an in-depth look at the efficiency and functionality of the entire heating and cooling system. You’ll learn the equipment’s age, as well as if it’s sized correctly, operating efficiently and properly maintained.

Expensive Equipment Replacements

If you’re relying on a home inspector’s report that states the HVAC equipment is operational, you’re vulnerable to unpleasant surprises after you’ve closed on a home and settled in. If a serious issue with the HVAC system crops up, you may have to endure the inconvenience of a lack of heating or cooling and the cost of an expensive, unexpected repair or equipment replacement.

Health and Safety Concerns

Problems with a home’s HVAC system not only increase your energy costs, but they can also impact your health and safety. An HVAC inspection can uncover serious safety issues like a cracked heat exchanger, back-drafting, inadequate ventilation or ductwork deficiencies that let contaminants, mold and hazardous combustion fumes into the air supply. The knowledge you gain from a thorough inspection of the HVAC system can protect your family from life-threatening carbon monoxide (CO) exposure and health issues like allergic reactions and respiratory problems.

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