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When inspecting the air conditioning system of a New Jersey home the home inspector will Inspect the: thermostat as well as the visible components of the central cooling system. Items such as electronic air filters and determination of system size and balance will not be inspected or evaluated. Home inspectors will not operate central cooling equipment when it may be damaged such as when it is too cold out. Only permanently installed hard-wired, through-wall individual cooling systems will be inspected.

As home inspectors we will describe the: cooling equipment and distribution type; and energy sources.

HEATING & COOLING SYSTEMS MAINTENANCE GUIDE
Make sure you have the heating and cooling systems checked by a qualified serviceperson once a year. Or follow the manufacturer's warranty and service recommendations. If you fail to do manufacturer-recommended servicing you may void warranties and subject yourself to additional costs

Make sure you clean or replace filters in order to avoid equipment damage. You should check your owner's manual for recommended procedures and to see if other maintenance is necessary. Some filters should be replaced as often as once a month. Others can go six months.

On a regular basis clean dirt and dust from around furnaces, air grills, and ducts. 

Don't forget to clean out fireplace ash pit. 

Each fall before use have the chimney checked. Before you know it a build up of creosote and soot can occur that can be very dangerous. Even if you use your fireplace or woodstove regularly, a yearly cleaning and inspection by a professional is recommended. Make sure you seek help from professional fire fighters or chimney inspectors if you have any doubt about the chimney safety. 

Do not forget to check the attic to determine if insulation or other material is blocking free air flow. If the soffit vents, gable vents, or other attic vents are blocked unblock them. Should light from the outside shine through each vent into a darkened attic, then you will know the vents are clear.