Course Overview
Home inspections require the evaluation of residential heating systems.
Upon successful completion of this course you will be able to describe and assess installed heating systems including furnaces and hot water boilers.
With the skills gained in this course, you will be able to identify the energy source, type, material, condition, and safety concerns, as well as to inspect the heating equipment. You will be able to describe and explain residential heating fuels, gas and oil furnaces, and boilers. You will also be able to describe detailed instructions on operational tests, common failure modes and life expectancies of various heating systems.