For Home Buyers
Buying a Home? Know the AC System Before Closing
In Florida, the HVAC system runs almost year-round. A quick check during a general home inspection may not reveal age, wear, refrigerant type, drain concerns, or electrical issues. Maritime Air Co. provides a professional AC inspection so you close with confidence.
Residential • Commercial • Marine HVAC | Serving the Treasure Coast
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- Why the AC matters in Florida — the system runs almost every day of the year
- What a general home inspection may miss
- How a dedicated HVAC inspection helps you understand condition
- What readings and photos Maritime Air Co. provides
- How the report can support your negotiation decisions
- Why no inspection is a guarantee of future system performance
Why the AC matters in Florida
In our climate the AC is essentially a year-round system. Compressors, capacitors, drain lines, and coils all wear differently than in cooler climates. A tired system can look fine at first glance and still be near the end of its useful life. Knowing what you're inheriting before closing helps you plan.
What a general home inspection may miss
- System age vs. remaining useful life
- Refrigerant type (R-22 vs. R-410A vs. R-454B) and future serviceability
- Capacitor and contactor readings
- Amp draws under operating conditions
- Drain line condition and float switch operation
- Photos of accessible components for your records
What our HVAC-specific inspection includes
- Thermostat operation and system startup
- Return / supply / temperature split readings
- Outdoor condenser and indoor air handler condition
- Filter and drain condition
- Electrical compartment visual inspection (where accessible)
- Capacitor and contactor readings (where accessible)
- Photos of equipment and any visible concerns
- Professional summary and recommendations
How this can help your negotiation
If our findings show meaningful concerns, you'll have clear documentation to bring to the negotiating table — repair recommendations, replacement concerns where appropriate, and priority levels. Your Realtor and attorney can decide how to use it.
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Tell us about the property and your timeline. If you're on a closing deadline, mention it in the notes so we can prioritize.
Frequently Asked Questions
Isn't the home inspector's report enough for the AC?+
A home inspection covers the whole home and typically checks that the AC comes on and blows cold. It isn't a full HVAC inspection. An HVAC-specific inspection includes electrical readings, temperature split, drain safety, and photos of accessible components so you understand what you're actually buying.
How soon can you inspect a property?+
We do our best to accommodate closing timelines on the Treasure Coast. Mention your closing date in the notes so we can prioritize scheduling.
Do you provide a written report?+
Yes. You receive a professional summary with readings, equipment photos where accessible, visible condition notes, and recommendations.
Does this guarantee the AC will keep working?+
No. This is a professional HVAC evaluation based on accessible equipment and operating conditions at the time of inspection. It is not a warranty or guarantee of future system performance.
Important Notes
- •This is a professional HVAC evaluation, not a home inspection, permit inspection, code compliance certification, or warranty guarantee.
- •Some components may not be accessible without disassembly.
- •Readings are taken under the operating conditions present at the time of inspection.
- •This report is not a guarantee of future system performance.