Pre-Purchase HVAC Inspection
We inspect, measure and service the home’s heating and cooling equipment, then provide a written System Health Report you can review and share.
A tune-up and a written report, before the sale
Canyon Comfort does pre-purchase and pre-listing HVAC inspections for home buyers, sellers and agents across Salt Lake City and the Wasatch Front. Our Pre-Purchase HVAC Inspection is a full furnace or A/C tune-up with measured readings and a written System Health Report. It costs $110 for one system or $180 for both a furnace and A/C. We send the report the same day, including equipment condition, photos and any recommended work with one estimated total.
For buyers
Get a closer look at the heating and cooling equipment before purchasing a home. We document its condition, measured performance and any work that needs attention.
For sellers
Have the furnace and A/C inspected before listing your home. Receive a written report showing what was checked, the equipment’s condition and any recommended work.
For agents
Arrange an inspection for your buyer or seller and receive a report you can share with the people involved in the transaction. We document the readings, equipment condition and recommended work in one place.
The readings in the report
Our inspection includes tune-up work, equipment testing and measured readings. We document the following items as applicable to the equipment being inspected.
Furnace
- Gas manifold pressure
- Inducer fan amperage
- Ignitor resistance
- Flame sensor cleaning and testing
- Flame operation
- Secondary heat exchanger condition
- Air leakage from the furnace cabinet
- Signs of heat stress in the heat exchanger
A/C
- Indoor coil condition
- Outdoor unit voltage
- Compressor readings
- Condenser fan readings
- Capacitor readings
- Condenser cleanliness
- Refrigerant readings when the charge needs checking
When outdoor temperatures are too low for safe A/C operation, the report identifies which readings were completed and which could not be taken.
Airflow and electrical
- Temperature split
- Supply-side and return-side external static pressure
- Airflow measurements in CFM
- Filter condition
- Blower motor amperage and shaft play
- Thermostat operation
Safety and drainage
- Carbon monoxide safety test on furnaces
- Condensate drain and pump
- Equipment slope
- Water leaks
$110 for a furnace or A/C, $180 for both
Both options include the tune-up work, measured readings and a written System Health Report.
What you get
- A completed tune-up. We perform the standard tune-up work as part of the inspection.
- Measured system readings. We record the operating measurements and equipment checks listed above.
- A written System Health Report. The report documents equipment condition, readings and before-and-after photos.
- Recommended work and estimated cost. If something needs attention, the report lists the recommended work with one estimated total.
- Same-day delivery. We send the report to whoever booked the visit. It can be shared with buyers, sellers, agents or anyone else involved.
How the visit works
Schedule the inspection
The buyer, seller or real estate agent books the furnace inspection, A/C inspection or combination.
Inspect, test and service
We complete the tune-up, check the equipment and record its operating measurements and condition.
Receive your written report
We send the System Health Report the same day, with the recorded readings, photos and any recommended work.
Pre-purchase HVAC inspection questions
How much does a pre-purchase HVAC inspection cost?
A furnace or A/C inspection costs $110. Inspecting both costs $180. Each inspection includes our standard tune-up work, measured readings and a written System Health Report sent the same day.
Do I need an HVAC inspection before buying a house in Utah?
It’s optional, and it shows the furnace and A/C condition before you close: measured readings, equipment condition and any recommended work, with one estimated total. Book it during your due-diligence period; the report comes the same day.
How long does a pre-purchase HVAC inspection take?
The time depends on the equipment and whether we’re inspecting the furnace, A/C or both. We complete the standard tune-up work, take operating measurements and document the equipment’s condition during the visit.
When should I book an HVAC inspection when buying or selling a home?
Buyers can schedule an inspection before closing. Sellers can schedule one before listing their home. Real estate agents can also arrange the visit for either party. The report is sent the same day.
Who receives the inspection report, and can it be shared?
Whoever books the inspection receives the written System Health Report, whether that’s the buyer, seller or real estate agent. They can share it with the other people involved in the transaction.
How is this different from a general home inspector’s HVAC check?
Our visit focuses on the heating and cooling equipment. We perform tune-up work, measure airflow and operating performance, test furnace components, check A/C components and document the results in a written System Health Report. It goes alongside a home inspection, not in place of one.
What happens if the HVAC system needs repairs?
We list the recommended work in the System Health Report with one estimated total, rather than individual prices for each item. We repair existing HVAC systems but do not sell or install new furnaces or A/Cs. If replacement is needed, we state that in the report.
What if the furnace or A/C is old?
We inspect the system’s current condition and operation, regardless of age. The report documents the measured readings, equipment condition and any recommended work. If the equipment needs replacement, we say so plainly rather than recommending repairs that won’t address the problem.
Buying or selling? Get the HVAC numbers in writing
$110 for a furnace or A/C, $180 for both, with the System Health Report sent the same day.