All readily accessible air conditioning system components were inspected as part of this home inspection and appear functional, unless otherwise indicated within the Recommendations | Defects section of this report. Please note that any areas that are hidden from view (due to stored items, wall/ceiling/floor coverings, insulation, vapor barriers, unit housing, etc.) are NOT included as part of this inspection.

 

The purpose of these Standards of Practice is to establish a minimum and uniform standard for Louisiana state licensed home inspectors. Home inspections performed pursuant to these Standards of Practice are intended to provide the client with information regarding the condition of the systems and components of the home as observed at the time of inspection.

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The home inspector shall inspect permanently installed cooling systems including:

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1. cooling and air handling equipment installed through the wall;

2. normal operating controls;

3. air distribution systems including fans, pumps, ducts and piping, with associated supports, insulation, air filters, registers, radiators, fan coil units, convectors; and

4. the presence of an installed cooling source in each habitable room.

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The home inspector shall describe:

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1. energy sources; and

2. the cooling methods by their distinguishing characteristics.

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The home inspector shall operate the systems using normal operating controls and shall open readily openable access panels provided by the manufacturer or installer for routine homeowner maintenance. The home inspector is not required to operate cooling systems when weather conditions or other circumstances may cause equipment damage. It may be impossible to fully inspect some air conditioning units due to system design.

 

It is beyond the scope of a normal home inspection to determine the adequacy or balance of cooling air supply, operate any automatic safety controls, include any ascertainment in regard to coolant charge or the integrity of the suction line, liquid line, or expansion devices.

 

Thermostats are tested for normal function and batteries are not changed within these devices.

 

Outdoor weather may affect the operation of the HVAC systems and should be taken into account when reviewing the report findings. 

 

If any defects documented in the inspection report are of concern, we highly recommend that any further evaluation and repairs be performed by a licensed HVAC contractor.

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