HVAC Defects

Ensure that the filter on your HRV system is cleaned at least every 2 to 3 months to avoid damage and to ensure proper air flow

Part of a healthy home is ensure that all sytems and components in a house are set properly and avoid unnecessary damage. Gasp should be seal properly around the house to avoid water damage or pest intrusion.

Flammable products should be stored away from the furnace and no fume-producing products such as paint cans should be in the same room. Fuel-burning appliances need plenty of oxygen and should not be enclosed without supplying an adequate supply of combustion air.

Asbestos wrapped vents are a major asbestos concern as forced air on loose asbestos has to potential to create air born asbestos in the home. This defect may be present at the furnace but in this case the furnace and all the visible ductwork had been updated, and the basement was finished. The home inspector could have only found this issue by removing vent covers in the main living space. So often home inspectors see half finished HVAC jobs like this where asbestos wrapped vents are only partially removed to save money.