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07/22/2025

☀️ Texas Summer Homeowner Tip ☀️
💧 Check Your HVAC System Before the Heat Hits!

In Texas, summer temperatures can soar well above 100°F. One of the most important things new homeowners can do is schedule a professional HVAC inspection and change the air filter before peak season. A clean, properly functioning system improves energy efficiency, prevents costly breakdowns, and keeps your home comfortable all summer long.

✅ Pro Tip: Use a 4” pleated filter if your system allows—change it every 6–12 months.
🐾 Got pets? Check your filter every 1–3 months instead.

Bonus: Set your ceiling fans to spin counterclockwise in summer to improve airflow and keep cooling costs down!

Welcome to Texas—where summer starts early, and prep is everything! 🔧🌡️🏡

09/05/2022

The good old Garaje , whasher and Refry!

10/21/2019

Don't Forget Your Air Filters – Clean Air Starts Here
As cooler months roll in, it’s easy to overlook your HVAC air filters—but regular maintenance is essential for efficiency and air quality.

Here's what every homeowner should know:
✅ Use Pleated Filters: They’re more effective at trapping dust and allergens.
✅ 4-Inch Filters: Ideal if your system allows it.
Replace annually in pet-free homes and every 6 months with pets.
✅ 1-Inch Filters: More common, but require changing every 2–3 months, or monthly with pets.

A clean filter improves air quality, helps manage dust, and keeps your system running efficiently. A clogged filter can:

*Reduce your A/C’s cooling ability
*Cause your unit to freeze up
*Lead to water leaks from the coil housing

Pro Tip: If your filter looks like the one shown in the image—we hate to break it to you, but it’s likely years overdue for a change.

🌬️ Breathe easier—check your filter today!
Have a perfect week from all of us at Kennedy Property Services.

10/17/2019

Why Home Inspectors Don’t Test Cooling Systems Below 60°F

As cooler weather approaches and daytime temperatures begin to dip below 60°F, it’s a good time to address a common question in home inspections: Why don’t inspectors test the air conditioning system when it’s that cold outside?
In my inspections, 60°F is the minimum outdoor temperature at which I will test a cooling system. Some professionals may say 55°F, and others may operate the system regardless of the temperature—but caution is key. While certain units are engineered to run safely below 60°F, identifying which units those are falls outside the scope of a standard home inspection.
Here are a few key reasons I choose not to run air conditioners in cooling mode below 60°F:

🔹 Manufacturer Guidelines & Risk of Damage
Most air conditioning manufacturers strongly advise against operating units in cooling mode below 60°F. If a system is tested during a home inspection and later found to be malfunctioning, the homeowner could claim that damage occurred during that inspection. In such cases, the inspector could be unfairly held responsible for costly repairs—even if they weren’t at fault.

🔹 Inaccurate Performance Evaluation
When the outdoor temperature is below 60°F, you simply can’t evaluate how well the system will perform on a 90°F summer day. Running the system under those conditions doesn’t provide meaningful insight—and could cause more harm than good.

🔹 Heat Pumps: A Special Case
Heat pump systems do use the compressor even in heating mode. However, manufacturers still advise against using the “cooling” mode when it's under 60°F. During freezing weather, it’s also important to switch to “emergency heat” to avoid straining the compressor.

📋 Inspector Best Practice
As a licensed home inspector, I always document the outdoor temperature in my reports. This helps clarify why a cooling system may not have been tested and protects all parties involved. It’s a best practice I recommend across the board.

In short, avoiding A/C testing below 60°F is about protecting your system—and your investment. If you ever have questions about inspection practices or seasonal system care, I’m always happy to help.

Stay warm and informed!

Charles Kennedy
Texas Licensed Professional Home Inspector
TREC License #21128

09/16/2019

Sometimes when foundation work is done, the fittings in the drain lines can pull apart or crack. It’s always a good idea to have a sewer line test done after foundation work.

04/05/2019

And this is why you don’t pour grease down your drain. “The sink has a greasy smell that won’t go away.”

01/24/2019

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01/23/2019

Don't Pester, and 7 Other Mistakes Buyers Shouldn't Make During the Home Inspection

The home inspection is a crucial step for buying a home, and it shouldn't be overlooked or rushed. Avoid these common mistakes on the big day.

07/03/2018

https://www.houselogic.com/buy/house-negotiating-closing/home-inspection-checklist-for-buyers/?cid=pm_ps_google_cac_BeforeBuying-Inspections_BMM

This house inspection checklist for buyers will help you determine what home inspection specialists can tell you about the house you want to buy.

04/29/2018

https://www.houselogic.com/buy/how-to-buy-step-by-step/home-inspection-what-to-expect/?site_ref=mosaic

Home inspection: what to expect, and how to find a home inspector. Tips and advice from the experts for home a home inspection works when buying a house.