This text discusses how to discard the waste products of heating, how much heat is needed, and why homes can be uncomfortable even when enough heat is provided. This in-depth book addresses these issues for two of the most common home heating methods - gas and oil furnaces. 266+ pp.

Principles of Home Inspection: Gas & Oil Furnaces - Table of Contents:

• Introduction to Heating
• Gas Meters and Piping
• Combustion Air, Burners, and Heat Shields
• Heat Exchangers and Furnace Cabinets
• Fan Controls and High Limit Switches
• Thermostats and Venting Systems
• Distribution System
• Improving Efficiency
• Gravity, Combination and Variable Output Furnaces
• Review, Sequence of Operations and Life Expectancies
• Storage Tanks, Fill and Vent Pipes, Supply Lines, and Filters
• Burner, Refractory and Primary Controller
• Draft Regulator and Vent Connector
• Efficiency and Sequence of Operation
• Inspection Tools
• Inspection Checklists
• Inspection Procedure
• Answers to Review Questions