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Defect type ·2 observations
Moderate · 3–3/5

Non-Operational Air Conditioning System

Electrical/real

Non-Operational Air Conditioning System is a moderate-severity electrical defect SURE inspectors have documented across 2 inspection reports.

Causes

  • Incomplete installation or commissioning
  • Mechanical failure of components
  • Refrigerant issues
  • Electrical fault
  • Installation error

Symptoms to look for

  • AC unit does not turn on or respond to controls
  • No cooling or heating output
  • Error message displayed
  • A/C system not running

Remedies

  • Engage a qualified HVAC technician to diagnose and repair the air conditioning system
  • Repair or service the air conditioning system
  • Diagnose and rectify the error
Moderate

Worth asking our inspector about this specifically.

This is common across Perth stock and usually fixable without drama, but the scope of the fix varies. Every SURE inspection includes 12 months of free advice. Call out the defect by name and we check for it directly.

Inspector-written

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