When buying a house, how can I make sure that the air-conditioning system is in good working order?
Turn on the system and listen for unusual sounds, simultaneously feel how cool and how strong the air flow is from the vents. Go outside and listen to the condensing unit as well. The best way to be certain there are no problems, however, is to hire a contractor to inspect the system. It is a small expense, and it can save you a lot of money in unanticipated future repairs.
