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There are plenty of inspection findings that fall into a gray area. A cracked heat exchanger isn’t one of them. When I find one, the conversation changes immediately. This stops being about comfort or efficiency and becomes a life-safety issue. What a Heat Exchanger Actually Does The heat exchanger separates
Most homeowners don’t even know their HVAC system has a secondary drain pan — until it fails and ruins a ceiling. I pay close attention to them because I’ve seen exactly how fast a small oversight turns into a major repair. Why Secondary Drain Pans Matter Any attic-mounted air handler
Zoned HVAC systems sound great on paper. Multiple thermostats, customized comfort, and better efficiency — at least that’s the pitch. In the field, I see a different story more often than not. Zoning only works when every component does its job. When one fails, the whole system starts lying to
If a home has comfort issues, high utility bills, or rooms that never seem to match the thermostat, I almost always end up in the crawlspace. That’s where the money usually leaks out. I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve told a buyer, “Your HVAC isn’t the problem —
This is one of those HVAC issues where a lot of people — including some technicians — guess instead of verify. Warm air coming out of the vents? First reaction is usually, “Must be low on refrigerant.”Sometimes that’s true. A lot of times, it isn’t. This is where thermal imaging
If I hear an AC kick on and shut off again before I can finish writing the serial number down, my radar goes up immediately. Short-cycling is one of the fastest ways to destroy an HVAC system, and I see it constantly — especially in homes where the seller says,
One of the first tools I pull out on an HVAC inspection isn’t a gauge or a camera — it’s a thermometer. Delta-T is simple in theory: it’s the temperature difference between the air going into your system and the air coming out. In the real world, it tells me
I’ve already started seeing the confusion out in the field, and 2026 isn’t even fully here yet. Just last summer, I was inspecting a newer build outside Bartlett. Home was barely three years old, seller bragging about the “almost new” HVAC system. Buyer asked a simple question at the end
One of the easiest traps for buyers to fall into is judging a home’s systems by how they look instead of how long they’ve been in service. A clean furnace, a freshly painted electrical panel, or a water heater tucked neatly into a utility closet can give the impression that
The Short Answer (Here’s the Problem) Yes—many brand-new homes in Jonesboro cool fast but dry poorly, and that’s a problem.In fast-build subdivisions around Jonesboro and Paragould, I regularly find oversized HVAC systems that short-cycle. They hit the thermostat quickly, shut off early, and never run long enough to dehumidify. The
When you’re buying a home in Brownsville, Tennessee, you expect the air to feel comfortable the moment you walk inside — warm in the winter, cool in the summer, and fresh year-round. But comfort can be deceiving. The heating and cooling system might run quietly now, while hiding problems that
Creating a cozy and welcoming home largely depends on the efficiency of your HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) system. This essential system works tirelessly to keep your space warm during chilly winters and cool during sweltering summers. It ensures that the air you breathe is clean and healthy all
