Home inspection: Checklist #7

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Editor's note: This information is adaptedfrom the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's ResidentialRehabilitation Inspection Guide, 2000. Clickhere for other stories and checklists in this series.

Inspection checklist
7- HVAC System
DATA										CONDITION/NEEDED REPAIRS
Thermostatic controls	replace								retain
Location(s)
Master switch operable?

Heating system					replace				retain
Location
Fuel type
Fuel storage capacity
System type
Age of heating unit
BTU/hr output
Room ventilation adequate?
Physical condition adequate?
Operation adequate?
Venting/draft adequate?
Distribution system adequate?
Controls adequate?

Cooling system				replace		retain
Location
System type
Age of cooling unit
Electric service required
Physical condition adequate?
Operation adequate?

Humidifier				replace		retain
Humidifier type
Physical condition adequate?
Operation adequate?

Unit air conditioners				replace		retain
Location		Capacity (tons)			Volts			Amps






Whole house and attic fans
			replace				retain
Location
Capacity in cubic ft/min

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