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Unfortunately there is not enough information in the report to say if the unit is operating to maximum efficiency. Who performed the inspection? Why was it done? Are you looking to purchase a new home? What information are you looking for from us?
 
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Pascone10 said:
Unfortunately there is not enough information in the report to say if the unit is operating to maximum efficiency. Who performed the inspection? Why was it done? Are you looking to purchase a new home? What information are you looking for from us?
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This inspection was done prior to me buying my home. The 3T Goodman unit outside works in conjunction with the Intercity unit handler inside.
I was just looking to see if there is anything worth a crap on this inspection I paid for.
 
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hvacrtech79 said:
Seems the inspection could be in more detail IMHO
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Well that just goes to show you Real Estate agents are in it for the money. I have never dealt with HVAC systems, and my wife purchased the home while I was deployed. In Hawaii, we have Trade Winds to keep the house cool, so no HVAC experience or knowledge.
My home inspection had a video with it, and the handler was leaking? (condensation into a tray in the attic, and it was serviced and cleaned and unclogged). The home inspector, separate from HVAC guy, said all looked well etc.
I guess I am looking to see if the report says anything or not, which apparently it doesnt say much.
What kind of questions should I ask if I were to call them up to expand on the report
 
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Around here the real estate agents don't want us too dig very deep, just: Is it safe? Does it operate within basic design specs. They don't want to pay for an in-depth inspection.

The temperature drop across the AH seems low but the numbers on your report say the system will run OK like it is, but since they did not include some additional information like: wet bulb temperature; superheat; or sub-cooling, we can't really know if it operates at peak performance.

Our reports for, a simple inspection such as this, include a disclaimer which basically says the system is OK today, but we make no promise about tomorrow.
 
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ChuckHVAC said:
Around here the real estate agents don't want us too dig very deep, just: Is it safe? Does it operate within basic design specs. They don't want to pay for an in-depth inspection.

The temperature drop across the AH seems low but the numbers on your report say the system will run OK like it is, but since they did not include some additional information like: wet bulb temperature; superheat; or sub-cooling, we can't really know if it operates at peak performance.

Our reports for, a simple inspection such as this, include a disclaimer which basically says the system is OK today, but we make no promise about tomorrow.
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Thats sad that no one looks out for the customer. Customer service is dead when this mentality is driven by money.
 
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Steve40th said:
Thats sad that no one looks out for the customer. Customer service is dead when this mentality is driven by money.
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Yes, I get your point, but understand in this case our customer is the Realtor. We have to satisfy our customer. Around here the Realtor works for the seller and is required to tell you that. Their first priority is to keep the deal moving and get the house sold.
If the buyer really wants a complete evaluation, they should personally hire a qualified contractor to do it.
It is sort of like asking a car salesman to get an inspection on a car he is selling you.
 
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Actually, in this case this report was done for us, at our Real Estate agent who found the house for us. If that makes sense.
We had the home and HVAC that we paid for prior to the sale.
 
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Steve40th said:
Thats sad that no one looks out for the customer. Customer service is dead when this mentality is driven by money.
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All the dude inspecting the system did was provide the basic facts and did what he was paid to do. Doing an in depth analysis of a system does cost a bit more than a basic check. Time is money. Let's all remember this. As a very rich man I worked for told me years ago, this is not a not for profit organization. Nobody wants to do more work for less money. Let's say your boss came to you and wants you to now work 10 hrs a day for the pay of 8 hrs.
 
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bmathews said:
All the dude inspecting the system did was provide the basic facts and did what he was paid to do. Doing an in depth analysis of a system does cost a bit more than a basic check. Time is money. Let's all remember this. As a very rich man I worked for told me years ago, this is not a not for profit organization. Nobody wants to do more work for less money. Let's say your boss came to you and wants you to now work 10 hrs a day for the pay of 8 hrs.
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Okay, thanks for your input.
 
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It's working and the pressures aren't terrible.
Another couple of measurements and we have a better idea of what is going on.

As others have said, we can't tell how efficiently it's operating.
We can tell that it's cooling the air 16 degrees, normal temp drop is 17 - 22 degrees. Some systems can have a temperature drop of between 9 and 30 degrees depending on extremes of humidity and system design factors.

Your system is a frankensystem of two different makes. I have one like it at home, mine works fine just the way it is.

I'd have a preventive maintenance check done of the system when the outdoor temp goes above 70 degrees.
 
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allan38 said:
It's working and the pressures aren't terrible.
Another couple of measurements and we have a better idea of what is going on.

As others have said, we can't tell how efficiently it's operating.
We can tell that it's cooling the air 16 degrees, normal temp drop is 17 - 22 degrees. Some systems can have a temperature drop of between 9 and 30 degrees depending on extremes of humidity and system design factors.

Your system is a frankensystem of two different makes. I have one like it at home, mine works fine just the way it is.

I'd have a preventive maintenance check done of the system when the outdoor temp goes above 70 degrees.
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Thanks, We are planing once a year checks. Should we have one during winter also?
 
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I am curious, what prompted your post here?

High electric bill?
Not heating?
Lots of recent repairs?

It's not a matched system, the report you have was only for cooling mode, in heating mode those numbers won't tell a thing about heating performance.

A service agreement from a referred company that covers 2 visits a year is good.
 
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beshvac said:
I am curious, what prompted your post here?

High electric bill?
Not heating?
Lots of recent repairs?

It's not a matched system, the report you have was only for cooling mode, in heating mode those numbers won't tell a thing about heating performance.

A service agreement from a referred company that covers 2 visits a year is good.
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I am a new home owner, and am researching potential problems for future etc. I am being proactive vice reactive in these times.
 
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Steve40th said:
There is not much to the report, but can someone tell me if the numbers are good or bad?
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The pressures seem a bit on the high side for an R22 system, but low for a 410a system, I am assuming it is an R22 system.

we need some further information to be certain if the unit is running at its best potential.

It is a mismatched system and they never perform as well as a matched system.

The unit is cooling and although the TD is a little on the low side, the pressures don't seem to be too bad.

I am surprised the home inspector even checked the unit pressures and TD.
 
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I am going to call Tuesday and see if there is any other data they can provide, or see if another inspection can be done, especially since it is winter and cold right now. Thatt way we can test the heat pump side of things.
 
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