The HVAC system is likely to be the most expensive appliance in most people’s homes. It’s also the one they rely on for health and comfort throughout the year, all of which make an annual HVAC inspection a critical part of home maintenance. Without it, your energy bills and home repair costs could increase.
Inspections are also an important element of buying and selling homes. A well-maintained and energy efficient HVAC system is a strong selling point.
What’s Involved
When a licensed HVAC technician inspects your HVAC system, he or she goes through it carefully. The parts will be cleaned and adjusted. A few of the tasks that are part of professional HVAC maintenance include:
- Removing corrosion from the electrical components to increase HVAC safety and energy efficiency.
- Dusting the evaporator and condenser coils to increase efficiency and prevent frozen coils.
- Lubricating motors to extend their lives.
- Measuring the refrigerant level and adjusting until it meets the manufacturer’s specifications. This increases the system’s lifetime and prevents breakdowns.
- Verifying air pressure through the system and checking for ductwork leaks. Leaks waste your energy dollars and reduce indoor air quality.
Buying or Selling?
Before you buy a home or get ready to sell yours, it’s a good idea to have a thorough HVAC inspection that’s above and beyond the home inspection the lender requires. When you use an HVAC professional, you’ll learn much more about the condition of the HVAC system.
When you’re selling your home, an HVAC system in top shape will help support your asking price. Some homeowners learn through the inspection that replacing an aging HVAC system will help their homes sell faster. Lenders are normally reluctant to approve a loan for a property that has a failing HVAC system.
If you’re buying a home with compromised or neglected HVAC equipment, you can use its condition as leverage when negotiating the price.
It’s important to schedule the HVAC inspection to keep your system running efficiently. For more information, contact Energy 1 Heating & Air Conditioning, providing HVAC services for Lorain-area homeowners.
Our goal is to help educate our customers in Lorain, Ohio about energy and home comfort issues (specific to HVAC systems). For more information about other HVAC topics, download our free Home Comfort Guide or call us at 440-201-2959.
Energy 1 Heating & Air Conditioning
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Serving the Lorain, OH Area