Check the AC and Furnace Before Buying a New Home

Are you in the market for a new home? Spring and summer are some of the most popular times that people look at homes. There are a lot of things to look at and do when buying a new home that we might forget some important parts. One of the things you should look into and question is the HVAC equipment. That is a big part of your new home so you want to make sure it was taken care of and working properly. New HVAC equipment can cost a couple thousand dollars on top of your new purchase. Here are some things you need to ask the realtor before purchasing a new home. First you should ask how old the system is. HVAC systems can last around 15 years depending on the way it was cared for. If the system is getting close to that you can try and negotiate replacement costs into the home pricing. Next you should ask about the efficiency of the furnace and AC. The modern AC SEER should be at least 13 to be considered energy efficient. Ask about the furnaces AFUE which is how their energy is rated. It will come in a percentage like 80% which means that 80% of the fuel that is used is turned into useable heat that heats your home with only 20% loss rate. The higher that number the more efficient it is. This is important because you want to have efficient equipment so you don’t have to spend as much on your energy bills. The last thing that is very important to have is the maintenance records. Was the HVAC equipment taken care of properly? Was it cleaned each year? How often does it breakdown? Does it have any current issues that need to be fixed? These are all important things to know before you buy a new house. Bartlett Heating and Air can inspect the HVAC system for you when you are looking to buy a new house so give us a call today!