What is a cooling inspection?
A cooling inspection identifies major deficiencies in the central air conditioning system. The cooling inspection of the home includes the inspection of the central air condition including the cooling and air handling equipment, and the normal operating controls, distribution systems such as fans, ducts and piping.
The home inspector shall observe and operate the basic functions cooling system:
A. Verify central cooling equipment using normal operating controls, such as the thermostat.
B. Determine temperature is 10 degrees lower at the registers than the intake.
C. Verify the unit and the surrounding unit is free of debris.
D. Verify the electrical conduit and insulation is not damaged.
E. Verify the max fuse/breaker is correct at the main panel or service panel
The home inspector is NOT required to:
A. Determine the uniformity, temperature, flow, balance, distribution, size, capacity, BTU, or supply adequacy of the cooling system.
B. Inspect window units, through-wall units, or electronic air filters.
C. Operate equipment or systems if exterior temperature is below 60 degrees Fahrenheit
or when other circumstances are not conducive to safe operation or may damage the
equipment.
D. Inspect or determine thermostat calibration, heat anticipation or automatic setbacks or
clocks.
E. Examine electrical current, coolant fluids or gasses, or coolant leakage.
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