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Before you buy, sell, or close, use this checklist to understand what to look for in the AC system.
In Florida, the HVAC system is one of the most important and expensive systems in the home. This checklist helps buyers, sellers, and Realtors ask better questions, spot possible warning signs, and know when it's time to call a professional HVAC company for a detailed inspection.
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What to look for before buying, selling, or closing on a home in Florida.
1. Basic System Information
- Locate the indoor air handler
- Locate the outdoor condenser
- Write down the brand
- Write down the model number
- Write down the serial number
- Estimate system age if available
- Ask for service history
- Ask if the system is under warranty
- Ask if permits are available for recent replacement
2. During the Showing or Walkthrough
- Is the home cooling evenly?
- Are any rooms hotter than others?
- Does the system sound loud or unusual?
- Is air coming strongly from the vents?
- Are there musty smells from vents?
- Is the thermostat working?
- Is the filter clean?
- Is the outdoor unit clear of debris?
3. Home Inspection Red Flags
- System is old
- Temperature split is poor
- Air handler has rust or water stains
- Condensate drain issues
- Float switch missing or not visible
- Dirty coils
- Damaged insulation on refrigerant lines
- Breaker or electrical concerns
- Outdoor unit corrosion
- Ductwork concerns
- System uses older refrigerant
- Inspector recommends further HVAC evaluation
4. Questions to Ask Before Closing
- When was the system installed?
- Who installed it?
- Has it been maintained regularly?
- Are there recent service invoices?
- Has the drain line backed up before?
- Has the system needed major repairs?
- Is there a transferable warranty?
- Are there known comfort issues?
- Has the seller had high electric bills?
- Has the system been replaced without permits?
5. When to Call Maritime Air Co.
- Home inspector flags AC concerns
- System is older
- Buyer wants peace of mind
- Seller wants fewer surprises
- Realtor needs a second opinion
- AC is not cooling properly
- Electric bill concerns
- Visible rust, water, corrosion, or poor airflow
- Repair vs. replacement questions
- Need a professional report
6. What Maritime Air Co. Can Provide
- HVAC pre-inspection
- Temperature readings
- Electrical readings where accessible
- Amp draws where accessible
- Capacitor readings where accessible
- Photos of equipment
- Visible condition notes
- Drain safety observations
- System age / model information where visible
- Professional summary
- Repair or replacement recommendations where appropriate
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Important Notes
This checklist is for general education only. It does not replace a professional HVAC inspection, home inspection, code inspection, permit inspection, or warranty evaluation. HVAC readings and findings depend on accessible equipment and operating conditions at the time of inspection.
- •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.