Air Conditioning & Heat Pumps

Air Conditioning & Heat Pumps

Author: Carson Dunlop

Publisher: Dearborn Real Estate

Published: 2003-04

Total Pages: 260

ISBN-13: 9780793180653

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In addition to air conditioning and heat pumps, this volume explores the materials and components of whole-house fans. This text covers basic mechanics of cooling and a step-by-step description of air conditioner operation before delving into specific components and how to inspect them.


Principles of Home Inspection: Systems & standards

Principles of Home Inspection: Systems & standards

Author: Carson Dunlop

Publisher: Dearborn Real Estate

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 950

ISBN-13: 9780793179350

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This introductory overview of the major home systems gives students a solid foundation for beginning a career in home inspection. This comprehensive text gets students out into the field quickly while serving as a springboard for the 13 advanced electives in the Principles line. Systems & Standards focuses on system and component problems, their practical implications, and inspections strategies for finding them. No other single volume offers both the breadth and depth of this introduction.


Air Conditioning & Heat Pumps

Air Conditioning & Heat Pumps

Author: Carson Dunlop & Associates

Publisher: Kaplan Publishing

Published: 2003-04

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780793180653

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In addition to air conditioning and heat pumps, this volume explores the materials and components of whole-house fans. This text covers basic mechanics of cooling and a step-by-step description of air conditioner operation before delving into specific components and how to inspect them.


Principles of Home Inspection: Communication & professional practice

Principles of Home Inspection: Communication & professional practice

Author: Carson Dunlop

Publisher: Dearborn Real Estate

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 236

ISBN-13: 9780793179336

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Only half of a home inspector's challenge is technical--the other half is effective communication with clients. This text is designed both for beginners who need an in-depth introduction and more advanced practitioners looking for tips, sample dialogue and documents, and an understanding of the scope and ethical aspects of a home inspection. The text includes "Inspection Checklists that summarize the important components and problems home inspectors will encounter, and can be used for actual inspections.


Principles of Home Inspection: Steam, electric & wall

Principles of Home Inspection: Steam, electric & wall

Author: Carson Dunlop

Publisher: Dearborn Real Estate

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 142

ISBN-13: 9780793179558

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Steam, electric and wall/floor heating methods are often neglected in other texts because they are not as widely used as other methods. For home inspectors who expect to see them in their practice, this book offers a solid introduction to the materials, components, operating principles, and safety controls of these heating methods.


Principles of Home Inspection: Gas & oil furnances

Principles of Home Inspection: Gas & oil furnances

Author: Carson Dunlop

Publisher: Dearborn Real Estate

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 274

ISBN-13: 9780793179527

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Home inspectors must understand how heat is generated, how it is spread around, how it is controlled and how it is made safe. This text also discusses how to discard the waste products of heating, how much heat is needed, and why homes can be uncomfortable even when enough heat is provided. This in-depth book addresses these issues for two of the most common home heating methods--gas and oil furnances.