Category Archives: Heating

Rochester NY Home Inspector Finds a Hole In a Furnace Heat Exchanger

Posted on April 10, 2011 by admin

http://www.npiweb.com/sansone Watch this video to see what a hole in a furnace heat exchanger looks like. If you or someone you know is in need of a Rochester NY Home Inspector then contact us at (585) 654-7294 or visit our … Continue reading →

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Heating Maintenance

Posted on November 1, 2010 by admin

http://www.npiweb.com/sansone Your heating equipment should be routinely checked by a qualified professional on an annual basis. There are also key routine maintenance checks you should perform on your heating equipment. (Note: Turn off power to the unit before inspection or … Continue reading →

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Q: How do I evaluate the condition of my heating system?

Posted on October 26, 2010 by admin

Combustion appliances or mechanical systems, including fireplaces, gas stoves and gas heating systems, produce by-products that need to be removed using a system of vents or flues known as an exhaust system. To function properly, exhaust systems must be free … Continue reading →

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Home Inspections Save Lives

Posted on October 24, 2009 by admin

http://www.npiweb.com/sansone http://www.npiweb.com/sansone Watch this video and see what a cracked furnace heat exchanger looks like which is a potentially fatal situation

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Rochester NY Home Inspector Says Maintenance Matters

Posted on December 30, 2008 by admin

http://www.npiweb.com/sansone What do you do if you wake up to a cold house and the furnace isn’t running? Follow these checklists before you call the service company. 1. Check the thermostat. Is it set to “heat?” Is it set higher … Continue reading →

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