International Association of Certified Home Inspectors
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![]() What if you client tomorrow asks you, "So, tell me... How does my air conditioner work?" What will you say? Do you know how an air conditioner works? Can you describe the refrigerant cycle to your client? Be honest. Can you make it easy to understand? If you have any doubts in your ability, that's okay. You can study and learn about HVAC. From home. At your learning pace. You can watch this training video as many times as you want - even after taking the final exam. Take your time. Unlimited viewing time, unlimited access. Learn from an expert instructor the BEST non-invasive, visual-only inspection techniques as required by the Residential SOP. Click here to learn more - To be your best - and hence charge more $$$ BEN GROMICKO InterNACHI Director of Education 'Now That You've Had a Home Inspection' Book Home Inspection Training Video on USB |
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It dosen't
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"It blows cold air into the home." Nuff said.
“The things that will destroy America are peace at any price, prosperity at any cost, safety first instead of duty first, the love of soft living, and the get-rich-quick theory of life.” Theodore Roosevelt Joe Funderburk, CMI Alpha & Omega Home Inspections, LLC Inspecting Upstate SC & Charlotte Metro, NC NACHI ID: NACHI05120170 www.aohomeinspection.com |
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Please Note:
rmaday is a non-member guest and is in no way affiliated with InterNACHI or its members.
I agree, I'd preface it by stating "When the thermostat is on..."
Last edited by rmaday; 9/24/09 at 10:13 AM.. |
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Dang. I forgot that step.
“The things that will destroy America are peace at any price, prosperity at any cost, safety first instead of duty first, the love of soft living, and the get-rich-quick theory of life.” Theodore Roosevelt Joe Funderburk, CMI Alpha & Omega Home Inspections, LLC Inspecting Upstate SC & Charlotte Metro, NC NACHI ID: NACHI05120170 www.aohomeinspection.com |
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David InterNACHI #08051301 NYS Lic. #16000038229 NYS DEC Cert # T4865884 518-505-8305 HouseAbout Home Inspections HouseAbout on Facebook NY Capital Region Chapter InterNACHI |
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The simplest answer is, "by redistributing heat."
IF YOUR INSPECTOR IS NOT USING THERMAL IMAGING, YOU'RE NOT GETTING THE WHOLE PICTURE ® Jeff PopeJPI Home Inspection Service Santa Clarita CA (661) 212-0738 Santa Clarita Home Inspection http://www.MyInspector.net |
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Shabby, fellas.
What if you client tomorrow asks you, "So, tell me... How does my air conditioner work?" What do you say? BEN GROMICKO InterNACHI Director of Education 'Now That You've Had a Home Inspection' Book Home Inspection Training Video on USB |
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He who knows nothing is closer to the truth than he whose mind is filled with falsehoods and errors - Thomas Jefferson - Founding Father |
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![]() What's the best tool every InterNACHI inspector should use to determine if the air conditioner is operating properly in the summer time? Maybe this picture from the class will help. BEN GROMICKO InterNACHI Director of Education 'Now That You've Had a Home Inspection' Book Home Inspection Training Video on USB |
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Ben...I thought this was an "advanced" course.
BTW, did you mail my books? James H. Bushart Professional Building Analyst, BPI Missouri, Kansas and Arkansas 314-803-2167 Inspecting in Aurora, Branson, Carthage, Granby, Joplin, Kimberling City, Monett, Mount Vernon, Neosho, Nixa, Purdy, Reed Spring, Republic, Springfield and surrounding areas. |
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I believe it is an advanced course. The table of contents is listed on http://www.nachi.org/hvacclass2008.htm
Personally... In 15 years doing both res and com inspections, I thought I knew everything that I needed. Then I produced the online training video. I've traveled around the country teaching InterNACHI inspectors and asking this question: "Explain to me, as if I were tomorrow's client, how the air conditioner works." You'd be surprised. I realized that the more training an InterNACHI inspector has:
Training = Money. It's a no-brainer. BEN GROMICKO InterNACHI Director of Education 'Now That You've Had a Home Inspection' Book Home Inspection Training Video on USB |
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How hard is it say - "the same as your refrigerator" ??
He who knows nothing is closer to the truth than he whose mind is filled with falsehoods and errors - Thomas Jefferson - Founding Father |
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I agree Ben I worked on Ac And heating but i am still willing to take courses to refresh and learn. It is a bad day when you can not learn something new . Even old dogs learn new tricks it just takes longer lol
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I'm not knocking education guys. Just having a little fun with Ben.
He who knows nothing is closer to the truth than he whose mind is filled with falsehoods and errors - Thomas Jefferson - Founding Father |
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