Cooling

Question 1

(T/F) Cooling systems are not required in homes and lack of one is not a deficiency.

Answer 1

True.

HI’s should report lack of system to client, esp. if this is common in market of home.

Question 2

What components of a cooling system are in scope of a home inspection?

Answer 2

air handler, evap. coils, refrigerant tubes, condenser, condensate disposal tubes, auxiliary drip pan, and standard filters.

Question 3

What do heat pumps do?

Answer 3

Provide both heating and cooling functions.

Question 4

Some central equipment is contained in a split system. What does this mean?

Answer 4

evaporator coils inside the home, condenser unit outside the home.

Question 6

What’s a package system?

Answer 6

central equipment in same cabinet.