Principles of Home Inspection: Gas & Oil Furnaces

This comprehensive text covers issues of heat generation, distribution, control, safety, capacity, and efficiency, for both gas and oil furnaces. Beginning and experienced home inspectors will find a wealth of information on these systems and how to inspect them.

Basics of heat transfer and a brief history of heating methods are covered first to lay the groundwork for inspection discussions. The book covers system components, efficiency, sequence of operation 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
Introduction to Heating · Gas Meters and Piping · Combustion Air, Burners, and Heat Shields · Heat Exchangers and Furnace Cabinets · Fan Controls and High Limit Switches · Thermostats and Venting Systems · Distribution System · Improving Efficiency · Gravity, Combination and Variable Output Furnaces · Review, Sequence of Operations and Life Expectancies · Storage Tanks, Fill and Vent Pipes, Supply Lines, and Filters · Burner, Refractory and Primary Controller · Draft Regulator and Vent Connector · Efficiency and Sequence of Operation · Inspection Tools · Inspection Checklists · Inspection Procedure · Answers to Review Questions

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