I had to choose between a $300 thermal imager and a $1500 one for my truck. Picked the cheaper one and it's been fine for residential calls.

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I get saying the cheaper thermal imager is fine for residential calls. But I've found that the lower resolution on budget units can really hide problems. A small moisture spot in a wall might not show up clearly, and you could miss the real extent of the damage. That extra detail from a better sensor has saved me from callbacks more than once. For my money, seeing the full picture the first time is worth the investment.

spencer78222d ago

Wow, you know, I used to be all about saving money on gear. But you're totally right about missing the small stuff. I had a cheap unit for a while and it made everything look like a blurry mess. After missing a slow leak that turned into a bigger repair, I finally upgraded. That clear picture really does stop problems before they get worse.

the_taylor22d ago

@stellaperry, the sensor resolution actually matters less than the thermal sensitivity for finding those small spots.