Components to a Home Inspection: Heating

What is the heating component of a home inspection?

The heating component purpose is to identify major deficiencies in the central heating system which does not require detailed heat- loss analyses. The certified inspector inspects and reports information about the heating equipment, operating and safety controls, combustion product disposal system, distribution system, heat source per room. 

The certified inspector shall:

1. Open readily openable access panels.
2. Inspect:
1. Installed heating equipment.
2. Vent systems, flues, and chimneys.
3. Describe:
1. Energy source(s).
2. Heating systems.

The certified inspector is NOT required to:

1. Inspect:
1. Interiors of flues or chimneys that is not readily accessible.
2. Heat exchangers.
3. Humidifiers or dehumidifiers.
4. Electronic air filters.
5. Solar space heating systems.
2. Determine heat supply adequacy or distribution balance.

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Peace of Mind certified inspector inspecting one of the twelve components of a home inspection, the furnace.

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