Principles of Home Inspection: Air Conditioning & Heat Pumps

This comprehensive, well-illustrated text is designed both for beginners who need an in-depth introduction to air conditioning and heat pump inspection and more advanced practitioners looking to deepen their understanding. Typical problems, causes, implications and inspection strategies are thoroughly covered.

In addition to covering system components, the book provides a step-by-step description of normal air conditioner and heat pump operation, and covers capacity and life expectancy.

• Dozens of technically detailed illustrations parallel the text.
• Learning objectives, key terms, and margin notes highlight key topics.
• Inspection checklists summarize topics and serve as inspection field notes.
• Inspection procedures help readers develop a systematic approach and best practices.
• Topics and procedures discussed are consistent with ASHI® Standards of Practice.
• Chapter review questions and answers help readers evaluate their understanding.

CONTENTS
Principles of Air Conditioning · Compressor · Coils · Condensate System and Refrigerant Lines · Condenser Fan and Evaporator Fan · Duct System and Thermostats · Evaporative Coolers · Whole-House Fans · Heat Pumps in Theory and Practice · Problem Conditions in Heat Pumps · Air-Cooled Air Conditioning · Water-Cooled Air Conditioning · Evaporative Coolers · Whole-House Fan · Heat Pump · Inspection Tools · Inspection Checklists · Inspection Procedure · Answers to Review Questions

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