HVAC Inspections

Furnace Safety Inspection: Cracked Heat Exchanger
HVAC Inspections

Furnace Safety Inspections

Furnace Safety: Red Flags By: Greg Wayman, ASHI Certified Inspector Furnace Safety: The most important aspect of a home inspection is bringing to light major issues and safety hazards.  When I find a cracked heat exchanger on a furnace, I’m surfacing a high-dollar problem and a major safety concern of

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How to Inspect GeoThermal Heat Pumps

GeoThermal Heat Pumps By Greg R. Wayman, ASHI Certified Inspector How GeoThermal Heat Pumps took off in the US: The 1970’s, there was a gas shortage.  To answer the public’s outcry for less dependence on foreign oil, solar power was introduced into the residential market.  In colder climates, homes were

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Cracked heat exchanger on furnace
HVAC Inspections

Furnace Inspections: How to Find A Cracked Heat Exchanger

A Cracked Heat Exchanger Is Nothing To Ignore By: Greg R. Wayman, ASHI Certified Inspector What is a heat exchanger?  The heat exchanger is the metal wall or tubing that is heated up when the burners are ignited.  The inside of the heat exchanger allows the toxic flue gases produced

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How to Inspect Boiler Systems

Steam & Hot Water Boiler Systems By: Greg R. Wayman, ASHI Certified Inspector Boiler Systems: Made out of cast iron, boiler systems were made to withstand the test of time.  Nicknamed after battleships for their similarity in material, strength, & durability, it is not uncommon to find an old boiler

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