HVAC System Inspections

When an Inspection Makes Sense

Buying a home, selling one, or getting a second opinion after another company recommended a major repair are the three most common reasons people call us for an inspection rather than routine maintenance. A pre-purchase inspection tells you whether the system is near the end of its life, whether it was installed and sized correctly, and whether there are safety issues like a cracked heat exchanger that a home inspector's general walkthrough might miss. A second opinion gives you a clear answer before spending money on a repair or replacement you are not sure you actually need.

What We Actually Check

An inspection covers the same technical ground as a tune-up but with more documentation: refrigerant charge and pressures, electrical components, condensate drainage, airflow and static pressure, ductwork condition where accessible, thermostat function, and the overall condition of the outdoor condenser and indoor air handler or furnace. For older systems, we also check whether the unit was sized correctly for the home in the first place, since an oversized or undersized system from the original install explains a lot of comfort complaints that have nothing to do with current equipment condition.

What You Get Afterward

You receive a written report laying out what we found, what is working fine, and what needs attention soon versus what can wait. We are not trying to sell you anything during an inspection, the goal is an honest read on the equipment so you can make a decision, from evaluating a home purchase to reviewing a previous contractor's recommendation. The findings should support the decision instead of replacing it with a guess. If repair or replacement work does come out of the inspection, that is a separate conversation with its own written price, and replacement estimates in particular are always free regardless of how you found us.

If you are buying a home with an older system, an inspection before closing can save you from inheriting someone else's deferred maintenance. If you already own the home and just want a baseline, an inspection paired with a seasonal tune-up gives you both a current snapshot and ongoing care going forward.