21-Point Heating System Inspection in Alaska
Moore Heating & A/C’s 21-point heating inspection is a complete safety and performance check of your furnace or boiler before the Alaska winter sets in. A licensed technician performs combustion analysis, checks the heat exchanger, verifies gas pressure and safety controls, tests electrical components, and gives you a written report with photos. Family-owned since 1974. Call (907) 561-1500 to schedule.
- Performed by a licensed Alaska technician
- Combustion analysis and CO verification included
- Heat exchanger and safety control inspection
- Written report with photos and recommendations
- Ideal pre-winter and pre-real-estate transaction
- Family-owned Alaska HVAC company since 1974
What Does Moore Heating's 21-Point Heating Inspection Cover?
Every item is checked, measured, and documented. No guesswork. No vague “looks fine.”
- Thermostat operation and calibration
- Air filter condition and sizing
- Blower motor amperage vs. nameplate
- Blower wheel cleanliness and balance
- Capacitor microfarad reading (start & run)
- Burner condition and flame pattern
- Igniter resistance and condition (HSI ohms test)
- Flame sensor microamp reading
- Gas pressure, inlet and manifold
- Combustion analysis, O2, CO, CO2, stack temperature
- Heat exchanger visual and camera inspection for cracks
- Inducer draft motor operation and pressure switch test
- Venting condition, slope, clearances, and condensate (if applicable)
- High-limit and rollout safety switch test
- Gas valve and gas train safeties
- Electrical connections, voltage, lug tightness, control board
- Condensate drain, trap, and overflow switch (high-efficiency systems)
- Ductwork and return air at the unit
- Combustion air supply per Alaska code
- Carbon monoxide reading in the living space
- Operational test through full heating cycle
Why Does This Inspection Matter in Alaska?
The two biggest furnace risks in Alaska are combustion problems (carbon monoxide, delayed ignition, soot buildup) and heat exchanger cracks (CO leaking into your living space). Neither is visible to a homeowner. Both are measurable in 20 minutes by a tech with a combustion analyzer and a borescope. We find them before they find you.
When Should I Schedule a 21-Point Inspection?
- Annually, late summer or early fall, best practice for any Alaska home
- Before buying or selling a home, far more thorough than a general home inspection
- After any CO alarm event, stop using the appliance and call us
- When moving into a previously occupied home with unknown service history
- Before listing a rental property for the winter season
- When the system isn’t performing, short cycling, uneven heat, strange noises
- If the furnace is more than 10 years old with no documented service history
Inspection vs. Tune-up vs. Repair, What's the Difference?
- Inspection, diagnostic. Readings, measurements, and a written report. No repairs or part replacements unless approved.
- Tune-up, maintenance. Cleaning burners, replacing filters, lubricating motors, plus the diagnostic checks.
- Repair, replacing a failed component (igniter, gas valve, blower, etc.) discovered during inspection or tune-up.
Our maintenance plan members receive the 21-point inspection and tune-up bundled into one annual visit, plus priority dispatch and discounted repair pricing.
What Does the Written Report Include?
- Equipment details, make, model, serial, age, AFUE
- All 21 checklist items with pass / fail / note status
- Combustion readings (O2, CO, CO2, stack temp, efficiency)
- Gas pressure readings (inlet & manifold)
- Heat exchanger photos
- Recommended repairs with priority (safety / soon / monitor)
- Written quotes on any recommended work
- Photos of any deficiencies found
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does the 21-point inspection take?
Typically 60–90 minutes for a single residential furnace or boiler. Heat pump and multi-zone systems take longer. We don’t rush, the readings are the point.
Can I use this report for a real estate transaction?
What happens if you find something dangerous?
If we find a cracked heat exchanger, dangerous CO levels, or a gas leak, we’ll red-tag the appliance, document it, and discuss your safe options. Your safety is the priority.