hvac contractor omaha: So How Is This Furnace Supposed To Be Serviced?
- 09/07/15 02:52 AM
The main cast sewer stack was 8 1/2" in front of the furnace. The water heater was 11" in front of the furnace. Not that home inspectors are supposed to know code, but code requires a minimum 30" clearance in front of the furnace. Why? So the HVAC Technicians have enough room to be able to work on the furnace. Who's to blame on this house? The main cast sewer stack was original to the house. The water heater was older than the furnace. Whoever replaced the old furnace and installed the new one is the one that made this mistake. In … (2 comments)
hvac contractor omaha: Home Inspections Omaha: Bats Inside Furnace!
- 03/03/11 08:07 AM
Luckily, this Omaha Nebraska home didn't have any live bats in the attic when I had to venture up there. What surprised me, however, was when I pulled the blower out of the furnace to perform a hydro test on the heat exchanger, there ended up being at least 3 dead bats stuck to the furnace cavity between the blower and the heat exchanger. I'm sure glad it was winter during this inspection! (Note: the photo is sideways and the bats had been up there a while.) Now, why did the house smell every time the furnace turned on!?!
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hvac contractor omaha: Omaha Home Inspection: Don't block your A/C or Heat Pump
- 11/20/10 08:16 AM
Air conditioners and heat pumps need to be able to expel heat during the cooling season. When vegatation or other obstacles block the air movement around the fins, it makes them work much harder. This can cause your cooling system to wear out faster and your utility bills to run higher. Keep them free & clear so they can do their job. For other helpful tips, go to: www.Omaha-Home-Inspection.com.
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hvac contractor omaha: Omaha Home Inspections - Furnace Red Flags
- 02/03/10 07:04 AM
Furnace Red Flags By: Greg Wayman, ASHI Certified Inspector www.omaha-home-inspection.com The most important aspect of a home inspection is bringing to light major issues and safety hazards. When I find a cracked heat exchanger on a furnace, I'm surfacing a high-dollar problem and a major safety concern of carbon monoxide poisoning. Finding a crack makes most Listing Agents and Sellers cringe, however, my clients are truly grateful. Having the professional HVAC training, the high-tech equipment, and the years of experience allows me to find a high percentage of the heat exchangers that are cracked. In the 8 years of doing … (2 comments)
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The main cast sewer stack was 8 1/2" in front of the furnace. The water heater was 11" in front of the furnace. Not that home inspectors are supposed to know code, but code requires a minimum 30" clearance in front of the furnace. Why? So the HVAC Technicians have enough room to be able to work on the furnace.
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