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🌡️ Heating & Cooling Issues Found During Ottawa Home Inspections

Real heating and cooling defects documented during home inspections across Ottawa, Gatineau, and surrounding areas — part of every pre-purchase inspection we conduct.

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What We Check

  • Furnace — age, condition, heat exchanger, filter, venting
  • Air conditioning — coil condition, refrigerant lines, drainage
  • Ductwork — leaks, blockages, improper connections
  • Thermostat — functionality and wiring
  • Fuel lines and gas connections — leaks, improper materials
  • Exhaust flues — proper pitch, clearances, connections
  • Hot water heating systems — boilers, radiators, expansion tanks

Common Issues We Find

  • Carbon monoxide risks requiring immediate action
  • Aging furnaces past their service life (typically 15–25 years)
  • Dirty or clogged filters reducing efficiency and lifespan
  • Improperly vented exhaust flues — backdrafting risk
  • Air conditioning units with refrigerant leaks or failed capacitors
  • Disconnected or leaking ductwork reducing heating efficiency

Why This Matters

In Ottawa's climate, a reliable heating system is not optional — it's essential. Heating system failures are among the most expensive repairs homeowners face, and defects like cracked heat exchangers pose serious carbon monoxide risks. A thorough home inspection gives you a general picture of remaining lifespan and how well the furnace has been maintained.

Concerned About the Heating System in a Home You're Buying?

Every Ottawa home inspection includes a full HVAC assessment — furnace age and condition, exhaust venting, carbon monoxide risks, and AC unit condition. Same-day report.

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