Yes, the newer the HVAC system is then the longer it should last. Providing it was properly installed. This leads me to my next post. I inspected a home last week that was 65 years old and the HVAC system had been recently updated. I operated both units and they performed properly. When I inspected the attic and basement I found that the workmanship of the installers was not what it could have been. In the basement several floor joists had been cut to accommodate the new ducts. This severely compromised the structural integrity of the floor in several areas.
Wait there’s more: The installers vented the bathroom vent fan into the Air-conditioning ducts. This provided the ability to distribute the lovely aromas of the bathroom to every other room in the home. Can you say “Bouquet”?
Both of these issues can be repaired and my client will probably buy the home after the repairs are made. I’m just glad I saw it before they smelled it.
To end on an up note: We tracked down the installers, took them to the local veterinarian and had them put to sleep. I’m kidding.
That’s all for now.
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