HVAC Defects Found during Home Inspections

Here’s a damaged HVAC duct in a crawlspace. It appeared that a rodent damaged these ducts. The seller didn’t know these were damaged. This one had big holes in it that were blowing into the crawlspace wasting energy. Recommend repair.

This duct had a big hole and rodent droppings. It also, was hanging on the ground and was wicking up moisture damaging the insulation. The duct was in need of replacement. Recommend licensed HVAC contractor repair.

This duct was disconnected and laying on the ground for some time. It was still pumping out heat. Owners were wondering why that room was always colder.

Unfortunately this is a common find. Here’s a homeowner repair. I was in the crawlspace running the furnace and could feel the heat coming out of the damaged area. Recommend licensed contractor repair. It will pay for it’s self in the energy savings.