Know Before You Buy Your Next Home - HVAC and Ducting Woodstock, GA

When considering a new home, understanding the HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) system and ducting is crucial. Southern Home Performance professionals can inspect the system before making a purchase. We can provide insights into the system’s condition and potential issues.

We recently did an inspection on a home for a potential buyer in Woodstock, GA. Once we completed the inspection we provided the buyer a summary of our findings. Providing a summary of our findings can really empower the buyer to negotiate effectively and make informed decisions.

Summary of Issues and Recommendations

Top Floor Issues:

Duct System:

- Undersized for the equipment.

- Stairwell and vaulted areas lack ducting.

- Leaking ducting in the attic.

- Black non-attic rated ducting needs replacement.

Zoning Issues:

- Improperly sized zoning could damage equipment.

Unit Condition:

- Condenser fan has internal damage; replacement is needed soon.

- Possible refrigerant leak in the evaporator coil; further testing required.

Main Floor Issues:

Safety Concerns:

- Emergency drain pan lacks overflow safety switch.

- Power cutoff for the unit has been bypassed.

- Cracked condensate drain cleanout needs repair.

Ducting Issues:

- Black non-attic rated ducting needs replacement.

- Leaking ducting in the attic.

Recommendations:

Ducting:

- Remove all black non-attic rated ducting; replace with R8 silver ducting.

- Install additional supply and return ducting in vaulted areas.

Zoning:

- Remove improperly sized zoning equipment.

Unit Replacement:

- Replace the evaporator coil and condenser for the top floor.

Safety Improvements:

- Install safety cutoffs on the main floor equipment pan and condensation line.

- Reinstall power cutoff to the main floor unit.

Next Steps:

Schedule a follow-up visit to verify the refrigerant leak and assess any further issues.

Prioritize safety upgrades and ducting replacements to ensure system efficiency and longevity.

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