This comprehensive text covers issues of heat generation, distribution, control, safety, capacity, and efficiency, for both gas and oil furnaces. Beginning and experienced home inspectors will find a wealth of information on these systems and how to inspect them.

Basics of heat transfer and a brief history of heating methods are covered first to lay the groundwork for inspection discussions. The book covers system components, efficiency, sequence of operation and life expectancy.

Included Learning Tools

• Dozens of detailed illustrations parallel the textual discussion
• Learning Objectives, Key Words and margin notes highlight key topics
• Quick Quizzes help readers test their understanding
• Inspection Checklists summarize the components and problems covered and provide a set of inspection field notes
• Inspection Procedures and Standards of Practice help readers develop a consistent inspection methodology to complement their technical knowledge
• Field Exercises give readers an opportunity to turn text study into real world experience

Contents

• Introduction to Heating
• Gas Meters and Piping
• Combustion Air, Burners, and Heat Shields
• Heat Exchangers and Furnace Cabinets
• Fan Controls and High Limit Switches
• Thermostats and Venting Systems
• Distribution System
• Improving Efficiency
• Gravity, Combination and Variable Output Furnaces
• Review, Sequence of Operations and Life Expectancies
• Storage Tanks, Fill and Vent Pipes, Supply Lines, and Filters
• Burner, Refractory and Primary Controller
• Draft Regulator and Vent Connector
• Efficiency and Sequence of Operation
• Inspection Tools
• Inspection Checklists
• Inspection Procedure
• Answers to Review Questions

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