HVAC Inspection in Leawood, KS
An inspection answers a different question than a tune-up. A tune-up services a system you’re keeping; an inspection tells you the truth about a system’s condition — how much life is left, what’s coming, and whether a quote you got elsewhere is fair. 7th Degree Heating and Air provides documented HVAC inspections across Leawood for home buyers, sellers, and anyone who wants a straight second opinion, with findings backed by measurement instead of sales pressure.
When an Inspection Is the Right Call
The most common reasons people call us for an inspection: buying a home and wanting to know what the HVAC will really cost them in the next few years; selling and wanting documentation that the system is sound; getting a second opinion after another company recommended a big repair or full replacement; or simply owning an older system and wanting an honest read on whether it’s near the end. In every case the value is the same — an independent, measured assessment from someone who isn’t trying to sell you the most expensive option.
What We Evaluate and Report
- System age and condition — equipment age, refrigerant type (an R-22 system is a meaningful flag), and overall wear.
- Performance under test — refrigerant charge, airflow, temperature split on cooling; combustion, gas pressure, and an air-free CO reading on heating.
- Safety — heat exchanger condition and carbon monoxide, the findings that matter most.
- Ductwork and airflow — sizing and distribution problems that affect comfort and efficiency.
- A written report — what’s good, what to watch, and what (if anything) needs attention, with honest priorities.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What’s the difference between an inspection and a tune-up?
- A tune-up is service — cleaning, adjusting, and maintaining a system you own and intend to keep. An inspection is an assessment — a measured evaluation of a system’s condition and remaining life, delivered as a documented report. If you want to know the truth about a system rather than service it, you want an inspection.
- Should I get an HVAC inspection when buying a home?
- It’s well worth it. A general home inspection rarely tests HVAC in depth, and the heating and cooling system is one of the most expensive things in a house to replace. An HVAC-specific inspection tells you the equipment’s age, condition, refrigerant type, and likely near-term costs — real information for your negotiation and your budget.
- Can you give me a second opinion on a repair or replacement quote?
- Yes, and that’s one of the most useful things we do. If another company has told you that you need a new compressor, a new heat exchanger, or a whole new system, we’ll independently measure and inspect, then tell you honestly whether that recommendation holds up. Sometimes it does; sometimes a far smaller fix is the real answer.
- What do you actually check and report?
- Equipment age and condition, refrigerant type and charge, airflow and temperature split, combustion and carbon monoxide on the heating side, heat exchanger condition, and ductwork and distribution. You get a written report that lays out what’s healthy, what to keep an eye on, and what genuinely needs attention — prioritized honestly.
- How old is too old for an HVAC system?
- There’s no single number, but many systems run 12 to 18 years depending on type, maintenance, and use. Age matters most in combination with other factors — an older system using phased-out R-22, or one facing a major repair, often tips toward replacement. Our inspection gives you the specifics for your equipment rather than a rule of thumb.
Contact 7th Degree Heating and Air
Serving Leawood, Overland Park, Prairie Village, Mission, Merriam, and Lenexa with independent HVAC inspections and 24/7 emergency service.
- Emergency Line (24/7): (913) 354-6552
- Address: 12720 Catalina St, Leawood, KS 66209
- Email: info@7thdegreeheatingandair.xyz
- Johnson County Class “DM” Mechanical License: DM-24-11873
- EPA Section 608 Universal: EPA-608-U-457921
Office Hours
- Emergency Service: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
- Office Staff: Monday – Saturday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sunday: By appointment
- Closed: Holidays (emergency line always active)