HVAC Equipment Fault Detection
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A properly sized HVAC system should provide consistent comfort and operate efficiently for many years. However, poor operation or maintenance can lead to reduced performance, poor indoor air quality, and mechanical issues. Using thermal imaging, I can identify problem areas within your HVAC system. Temperature variations detected during an infrared inspection can uncover even minor issues, preventing unexpected breakdowns and costly damage. Thermal patterns from components like motors, pumps, fans, bearings, compressors, heating elements, and humidifiers can be analyzed for signs of overheating, faults, and efficiency loss. Additionally, any signs of fatigue, stress concentration, or air conditioner compressor leaks can be quickly detected and verified.
A common issue I often find in HVAC systems is significant air leakage at the connection seams of supply and return ducts, especially along long runs and at supply register connections. This is usually caused by improper or poor ductwork installation. National surveys show that residential duct leakage typically results in 20% to 40% of conditioned air being lost — a substantial waste of energy and money. Fortunately, once I identify these leaks, they can be effectively addressed to restore your system’s efficiency.
Many vent connector flue leaks often go undetected, posing a serious risk of carbon monoxide buildup. By using my infrared camera during your HVAC inspection, I can identify inefficiencies that might be overlooked in a standard visual inspection, as these hot spots are invisible to the naked eye. I’ll pinpoint the exact locations of these defects and compile the findings into a detailed Infrared HVAC Report, complete with descriptions of the issues and side-by-side digital and infrared images. Don’t let your heating and A/C system become a problem when you need it most. An infrared inspection can identify minor issues before they lead to costly repairs.
HVAC supply duct leaks are easily identified with infrared imaging
A thermal scan of this area reveals a breach at one duct reducer seam.
Hot spots may be invisible to the naked eye, but infrared imaging can reveal the temperature of every surface.
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