Essentials of Home Inspection: Air Conditioning and Heat Pumps covers basic mechanics of cooling and a step-by-step description of air conditioner operation are covered before delving into specific components and how to inspect them. 256 pp.

Essentials of Home Inspection: Air Conditioning and Heat Pumps - Table of Contents:

• Air Conditioning: The Basics
• Air Conditioning Capacity
• Compressor
• Condenser Coil (Outdoor Coil)
• Water-cooled Condenser Coil
• Evaporator Coil (Indoor Coil)
• Condensate System
• Refrigerant Lines
• Condenser Fan (Outdoor Fan)
• Evaporator Fan (Indoor Fan, Plenum Fan, Blower or Air Handler)
• Duct System
• Thermostats
• Life Expectancy
• Evaporative Coolers
• Whole-house Fan
• Heat Pumps: Heat Pumps in Theory
• Heat Pumps in Practice
• Inspection Tools
• Inspection Checklist
• Inspection Procedures
• Answers to Quick Quizzes