Good Condition
Saturday, August 13th, 2011
Making Sure HVAC System is in Good Condition in Your New Home
With over 20 years of experience, Dean Matthews and the HVAC professionals at AAA Airwaves Air Conditioning and Heating are experts when it comes to preventative maintenance and repairs for your home or business’ heating and cooling systems. Here, Matthews talks about how to make sure that your new home’s HVAC system is in good condition.
When it comes to purchasing your new home, it is likely to become one of the most expensive purchases you make in your life. And, if you’re like many new homeowners, you’ve probably been saving for this acquisition for quite some time. Since so much of your time and hard-earned money will go into this purchase, it’s extremely important that you choose a home that is in upstanding condition.
Although there are a lot of factors to keep in mind when searching for your new home (such as the size of the yard, number of bedrooms, and the condition of the foundation and roof), there are some details that may slip through the cracks. And even though you probably had an inspector visit the home before you signed any documents, these home inspections aren’t always fool-proof and other times, you may want a second opinion. For this reason, I recommend that you add an HVAC inspection to your checklist when compiling your to-do list before you close on a new home.
As a new homeowner, you need to contact an HVAC technician in the area for a preliminary and preventive inspection. While the problems that the specialist finds may not necessarily be so large that you choose to pass on the home, it’s still important to have the repairs addressed as soon as possible. Unfortunately, when people choose to ignore the suggestions to have their heating and cooling units repaired or replaced, they don’t know what they are getting themselves into. Eventually, the problem will only become more expensive and may even cause your whole system to breakdown.
When a technician walks through a home for an inspection, there are a few key components that he is looking to address, some of which you may also be able to speak with the previous owner about yourself:
- How old is the unit?
- Is the system efficient?
- Is it still under warranty?
- What were some of the previous repairs on the unit?
- When was the HVAC system last inspected or maintained?
- Is the coil inside the unit dirty?
- Is the unit proportionate to the size of the house?
- Is the platform that the unit is sitting on in good condition?
If you haven’t had the opportunity to contact an HVAC technician for some reason, or you just want to double-check the information for yourself, then besides obtaining proof of a warranty and past inspection receipts from the homeowners, you should also contact the electric company and ask for a comparison between what the current homeowner’s energy bill is and the bills of the surrounding homes. Too often, the HVAC unit in a home is too small to properly handle the space of the home. And when you are operating on a smaller system, the unit will end up overworking itself, lowering the life expectancy and raising your monthly bills. In addition, if you notice that the platform where the HVAC sits is cracked or moldy, then it is a strong indicator that there is a leak.
When you are looking for an HVAC contractor in Okaloosa and Walton counties, AAA Airwaves Air Conditioning and Heating is a wise choice. We have been providing air conditioning and heating services to businesses and individual residents of Okaloosa county and the surrounding areas for over 20 years, and we understand the needs of our customers. Call us today for more information.
About the Author
Dean Matthews is a writer for http://www.yodle.com“>Yodle ,, a business directory and online advertising company. Find an HVAC contractor or more HVAC articles at Yodle Consumer Guide.
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