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HVAC Systems Inspections

This Short-Course is designed to familiarize the inspector with common HVAC defects found in residential properties.

(27 Pages)

Item #1956

 

 

  

COURSE OBJECTIVES
● Learn how the various types of heating and cooling systems found within residential structures are intended to work.
● Understand the causes of residential heating and cooling system malfunction.
● Be able to recognize those visible conditions which represent evidence of malfunction in heating and cooling systems.
● Be aware of the obligations borne by inspectors regarding the reporting of improper installation and operation of residential heating and cooling systems.
● Become familiar with the potential hazards posed by residential heating and cooling systems.
 
Subject coverage includes:
●  Forced Air Heating
●  Gas Furnaces
●  Condensing Furnaces and Boilers
●  Electric Furnaces and Electric Baseboard Heating
●  Electronic Air Cleaners
●  Hot Water Space Heating
●  Steam Heating
●  Oil Heating
●  Cooling Equipment and Heat Pumps
●  Evaporative Coolers
●  Ducts and vents (HVAC)
 
Review and final examination questions are included, with answer keys.
  
  

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