Heating/cooling

Question 1

What is a chimney?

Answer 1

Part of the venting system, which fluegases are vented to the outdoors, protects from combustible services i.e. drywall, wood etc.

Question 2

What is a typical cord size?

Answer 2

4 x 4 x 8

Question 3

How far should I flew extend beyond the chimney cap.

Answer 3

2 to 4 inches

Question 4

What is the clearance on a clay or metal line chimney from the interior and exterior walls?

Answer 4

Minimum of 2” interior .5 clearance exterior

Question 5

True or false: mercury is electrically conductive and thermostats?

Answer 5

True

Question 6

Gas logs may contain asbestos?

Answer 6

True

Question 7

Define geothermal

Answer 7

earth heat and cooling

Question 8

What’s the difference between forced air and hydronic?

Answer 8

Forced air equals warm air moved to the environment

Hydronic equals warm liquid giving off warmth

Question 9

True or false: we do not go beyond opening access panels and also operating the controls.

Answer 9

True

Question 10

Define pyrolyzed?

Answer 10

Framing members near a chimney that have their molecular structure altered

Question 11

What are the three components of a hydronic/boiler system

Answer 11

Boiler, baseboards or radiators, pump

Question 12

When should a level to NFPA national fire prevention association inspection occurred?

Answer 12

If the fireplace is out of service for 90 days

Question 13

At what degree should a chimney cap slope be

Answer 13

10°

Question 14

True or false: if the furnace filter is installed Incorrectly remove it and install it the right way

Answer 14

False

Question 15

How long and what temp does it have to be for the cooling system to be tested?

Answer 15

60 degrees/24 hours

Question 16

What’s the purpose of a flu pipe or chimney?

Answer 16

Gets rid of the byproducts of combustion

Question 17

True or false: typical boiler systems heat water up to about 160- 180°F

Answer 17

True

Question 18

True or false: the home inspector Operate the controls of a fireplace normally use by the homeowner

Answer 18

True

Question 19

True or false: never switch from heat to cool and immediately?

Answer 19

True, could damage the heat exchanger. The AC Should be off for at least one hour

Question 20

True or false: a chimney should project at least 2 feet above the highest part of a pitch roof and anything else that is within 10 feet?

Answer 20

True

Question 21

What Level inspect and there’s a home inspector conduct regarding wood-burning devices?

Answer 21

Level one, non-invasive, visual

Question 22

Name disadvantages of forced air?

Answer 22

Airflow can very differently throughout the home, moving Eric and feel cool, they can also move odors

Question 23

What is an HRV?

Answer 23

He recovery vent to later, transfer of the 85% of the heat energy from the exhaust air

Question 24

There are loose, broken, disconnected flu pipes the buyers sellers should be informed per NYSOP?

Answer 24

True

Question 25

How far should a chimney be from the Upside slope Penetration of the roof?

Answer 25

3 feet

Question 26

What are some advantages of forced air furnaces

Answer 26

combined with the air conditioning, Filter out all the air, heat air quickly

Question 27

What are the minimum standards regarding the fireplace hearth?

Answer 27

2 inches thick, or firebox is minimum of 8 inches above the heart

Question 28

What’s the main problem with inspecting a cooling system?

Answer 28

Outside temp

Question 29

Where are zero clearance fireplace is used?

Answer 29

New construction in renovation projects

Question 30

What is a major safety component in the boiler system?

Answer 30

Sight glass/Hartford loop, Which prevents explosions

Question 31

Define Radiation?

Answer 31

Transfer of heat via infrared radiation from flames and hard surfaces to floors, furniture, walls, and people Our masonry heater

Question 32

How does the air conditioning system work?

Answer 32

Works by removing the heat and humidity from the home, not by pumping cold air

Question 33

What’s wrong with a flu pipe that slopes towards a furnace?

Answer 33

Condensation could run back to the furnace, flu pipes are always slow away

Question 34

What distance does the electrical cut off switch need to be for the service technician?

Answer 34

5’

Question 35

How far should firewood be stored from the home?

Answer 35

10 feet

Question 36

True or false: air source in Geo exchange heat pumps are practical for northern climates

Answer 36

False, They use the earths temperature to change into heat

Question 37

Define convective heating?

Answer 37

Transfer of heat from one object to another via air, warm ocean air to the cool ocean sky

Question 38

What is a Wyeth?

Answer 38

The space between two chimney flue’s

Question 39

The New York State how many smoke detectors and CO2 detectors are required?

Answer 39

There should be one CO detector on each floor plus smoke detector and one smoke detector in each sleeping room

Question 40

Where can you find radiant heat?

Answer 40

Floors, walls, ceiling, baseboard or radiator

Question 41

When do you need to replace your oil tank?

Answer 41

If you answer yes to more than four questions regarding the condition of the tank

Question 42

Why shouldn’t inspector never rub their hands on her and oil tank?

Answer 42

Nodules/pin holes may be temporarily sealed from Rust or sludge deposits

Question 43

True or false: home inspectors do not disassemble components or equipment of the heating system.

Answer 43

True

Question 44

Define BTU?

Answer 44

The amount of energy needed to raise the temperature of 1 pound of liquid water 1°F