Water Pressure in Your Home – Common Inspection Defects

Water Pressure guage.

Water pressure is a critical aspect of any home’s plumbing system, impacting the functionality of fixtures, appliances, and overall comfort. Whether the pressure is too high or too low, it can lead to various issues. In this post, we’ll discuss water pressure requirements, the dangers of high pressure, problems with low pressure, and effective solutions…

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Solid Strand Aluminum Wiring – Ask The Inspector

COPALUM Connector

Ask The Inspector Blog Series: Question: What is the big concern about Aluminum wiring? – Denise B. Answer: Solid strand aluminum Branch wiring has been linked to a high risk of electrical fires, but regular maintenance or remediation can help reduce this risk. Solid strand aluminum wiring has long been a topic of concern for…

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Testing AFCI and GFCI Breakers and Outlets – Homeowner 101

Testing AFCI breakers

Testing AFCI and GFCI Outlets and Breakers GFCI (ground fault circuit interrupter) and AFCI (arc fault circuit interrupter) breakers and outlets are two types of electrical safety devices that are designed to protect homeowners from electrical shock and fire. However, these devices can become faulty over time, so it’s important to test them on a…

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Gutters and Downspouts – Common Inspection Defects

Leaking gutter seams.

Gutters and downspouts are one the most important components in controlling stormwater around your home.  Properly installed and functioning gutters and downspouts effectively move water away from the home, preventing it from saturating the perimeter and foundation.  Poorly installed and maintained gutters and downspouts can result in water infiltrating the home, resulting in foundation issues,…

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Dishwasher High Loop – Common Inspection Defects

The Dishwasher High Loop Poor dishwasher drain line configuration is a common defect found during an inspection.  Thankfully, fixing the dishwasher high loop is typically an easy fix that you can correct in matter of minutes.  If you have no earthly idea what the dishwasher high loop is, or why it’s important, your in the…

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Reverse Polarity Outlets – Common Inspection Defects

Reverse Polarity Outlet

Reverse Polarity Outlets A common defect found when inspecting the electrical system in a home are reverse polarity outlets.  When found, it’s typically a sign of a non-professional repairs completed by a homeowner or an inexperienced handyman. Reverse polarity outlets occur when the hot (black) and neutral (white) wires are flipped. In this situation, the…

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Three Deadly Mistakes Every Home Buyer Should Avoid

Realtor Buyers Agent

Deadly Mistake #1: Thinking you can’t afford it. Many people who thought that buying the home they wanted was simply out of their reach are now enjoying a new lifestyle in their very own homes. Buying a home is the smartest financial decision you will ever make. In fact, most homeowners would be broke at…

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Attached Garage Fire Hazards and Tips to Prevent Them

Detached Garage

The purpose of this article is twofold. First, at InterNACHI, we’d like you to take measures to keep your garage free from fire. Fortunately, there are ways this can be done, some of which are described below. Secondly, garage fires do happen, and we’d like you to make sure that a fire cannot not easily…

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