Part 2 Example - Why I recommend home inspections for new builds!
Part 2 Example Continued...
Specific information for two properties and the subject property were obtained for comparison. The properties were selected for their comparable size.
I took down make and model information for two homes in the community.
- Home 1: 2,221 square feet (built in 2006)
a. Make: Trane
b. Model: 2TTB3060A1000AA (I am told that the 60 is for BTU as in 60,000 BTU. I was also told that you divide this number by 12 to get the tonnage) - Home 2: 2,208 square feet - Former Model (built in 2005)
a. Make: Trane
b. Model: 2TTB2060A1000AA ‘ - Property in question – 2,200 square feet (built in 2008)
a. Make: Lennox
b. Model: 13ACD-048-230-04
A call to an A/C company (Hendel?) ascertained that the model information reveals the BTU of the unit which would then be divided by 12,000 to get the appropriate tonnage for the unit. So, as I understood it, the BTU for the other homes both was 60,000 so that dividing this by 12,000 indicated that the units were 5 ton A/C units.
It was shortly later that I talked with the buyer and explained that they needed to contact the Arizona Registrar of Contractors, preferably in person to be able to talk with someone directly and expeditiously, to understand their process for taking the matter up. This was the best recommendation for learning what options might exist should the Buyers want to pursue this further. I also explained at this time that the breadth of my role here was limited in terms of any further guidance given ADRE regulations.
August 12th
I received a phone call from Sharon (Barrett, I believe) who indicated that she knew that I had spoken with the Superintendant (The Superintendent) and that any communications by the Buyers had to go through The Superintendent or the sales contact Amy Payne. Sharon stated flatly that she could not talk to me. I asked if the ‘bottom line’ of getting information on the A/C specifications came back to what The Superintendent indicated and she said yes. This was the end of the phone conversation.
I communicated this to the Buyers shortly after. I believe it was in this phone call that the Buyers indicated that the home next door was also running a smaller unit.
This represents a very accurate history of the research on this topic. My continued recommendation is for the matter, if it is of further concern, to be discussed with the Arizona Registrar of Contractors for their evaluation. If there are any questions, please let me know.
So, it makes a lot of sense here to do so. A home inspection typically runs from $300-$400. In my view, a worthwhile expense.
David - www.LortiHomesArizona.com
Date: Friday, September, 5th 2008 @ 10:39:40 AMViews: 551
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