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When buyers ask me, “How long do you think this AC will last?” I never give them a number without context. A 15-year-old condenser might have two seasons left — or it might be one heat wave away from failure. Age alone doesn’t decide that. Condition does. Why Age Is
Before I open panels, before I pull out meters, before I start talking about compressors or heat exchangers, I check the furnace filter. Every time. Not because it’s exciting — but because that one cheap, forgotten component causes more downstream damage than almost anything else in an HVAC system. The
If I see electric heat strips tied into a heat pump system, I slow way down — because this is one of the easiest ways homeowners get absolutely wrecked on their power bill without realizing why. Emergency heat sounds harmless. Necessary, even. In reality, it’s one of the most expensive
Smart thermostats are one of the most common “upgrades” I see — and one of the most common sources of HVAC damage. The box makes it look easy. The YouTube video makes it look foolproof. The system doesn’t complain right away. Then I open the panel. Why Smart Thermostats Get
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
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 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
A home inspection in Memphis often looks a little different than inspections in other parts of the country. The city’s older housing stock, crawlspace construction, and local soil and moisture conditions all influence what inspectors focus on and what buyers should be prepared to see in an inspection report. For
Jackson sits at an interesting crossroads in West Tennessee. The housing stock ranges from older homes built decades ago to steady infill and newer subdivisions on the outskirts of town. Because of that mix, inspections in Jackson and nearby communities like Medina, Humboldt, Milan, and Brownsville tend to produce a
When you’re touring a home, it’s easy to tell if the air conditioner is blowing cold — but that’s only part of the story. The HVAC system (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) is one of the most expensive and vital systems in any home, and it often hides problems that
