Maintenance & Inspections · Nationwide
HVAC inspection for home buyers
A general home inspection only checks that the system turns on. An HVAC inspection adds refrigerant and electrical readings, coil and heat exchanger condition, duct inspection and remaining life, which gives you numbers for the negotiation.
- Same-day appointments when available
- Licensed HVAC contractors
- Written price before any repair
The data plate shows the manufacture date. In hot climates with long run times, an AC over 12 years old should be budgeted for replacement.
Ask for photos and written readings that you can share with your agent.
HVAC Inspection for Home Buyers at a glance
- Category
- Maintenance & Inspections
- Service area
- Nationwide
- Typical visit
- Records → Tests → Inspect → Report
- Urgent help
- Scheduled service
Symptoms
Signs you need hvac inspection for home buyers
- Under contract on a home
- Older system or unknown history
- Inspector flagged the HVAC
- Selling and want to fix issues first
Process
How the visit works
- 1
Records
Age, model numbers, refrigerant type.
- 2
Tests
Cooling and heating performance.
- 3
Inspect
Coil, heat exchanger, ducts, drain.
- 4
Report
Written findings and estimates.
Cost
What affects the price
Every contractor sets their own prices. These are the things that move the number. Ask for a written price before work starts.
- Number of systems
- Camera inspection of heat exchanger
- Duct testing
Before the tech arrives
What you can safely do
Safe to try
- Ask the seller for service records
Stop and call
- Don't rely only on 'it turned on' in a general inspection
FAQ
HVAC Inspection for Home Buyers questions
How long do AC units last?+
Roughly 12–17 years on average, shorter in hot or coastal climates with long run times or salt air.
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