Why should you get a home inspection even if your house is brand new? I recently performed an inspection on a new home in South Phoenix. When it was time to inspect and test the two gas furnaces, I made my way into the scudle hatch, traversed gingerly across the attic floor and positioned myself strategically in front of the two air handlers. (Don’t try this yourself – call a professional home inspector!) Visually checking the furnaces’ components, drain lines and ductwork, everything appeared to be in good order. However, one small detail was overlooked. The gas line was never hooked up to the bottom floor furnace, leaving the unit inoperable.
But this is a brand new home! Didn’t someone test the units after installing them? The tenants were heating their 2200 square foot, two story home with the smaller, second floor heater. The thermostat was set to 78 degrees upstairs. It was pleasant on the first floor but the second floor felt like July. Needless to say that the tenants gas bill will likely decrease once both furnaces are operating properly.
Moral of the story; just because it’s new doesn’t mean it’s perfect…call your friendly Homewerx Home Inspector today!
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