8-15-19 While at a home inspection in St. Charles, I noticed water running out of the extension pipe of the water heater's Temperature Pressure Relief (TPR) valve. TPR valves are design to release water from the water heater if the temperature exceeds a certain...
8-8-19 During a recent Yorkville home inspection, a boot for the HVAC supply register wasn’t connected to the PVC duct in the concrete floor. An opening in the PVC duct was never cut by the builder to attach the boot. This can negatively affect the comfort level in...
8-1-19 During a home inspection in Aurora, the condensate drain tube for the air conditioner was terminated directly into the waste stack of the plumbing system. This can allow sewer gases to enter the tube, making its way into the HVAC system, and subsequently spread...
7-25-19 On a recent home inspection in Montgomery, water was found in the HVAC duct that serves multiple lower level rooms. This duct system was installed in the concrete slab. Water here indicates that the duct has been compromised, allowing ground water to enter....
7-18-19 This Batavia home inspection revealed an imminent safety hazard. The exhaust vent has rusted and fallen apart. Exhaust gases, which may contain carbon monoxide and other harmful gases, are being vented directly into the crawl space. These gases can migrate...
7-11-19 While on a St. Charles home inspection, the drain hose for the dishwasher was found connected to the plumbing drain pipe on the wrong side of the p-trap. This can allow sewer gases to enter the drain hose and into the dishwasher and house. Just think of the...
Sure, the buyer wants the home inspection to go smoothly, but the seller has a vested interest in that outcome as well. Here are the Top 10 Tips for a seller to facilitate the best possible outcome. Remember, a successful inspection is the first step to a...
None other than the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) provides an overview of home inspections and explains why it tells buyers to "Get a Home Inspection." Be an Informed Buyer It is your responsibility to be an informed buyer. For Your Protection...
The water heater is a key component of a home’s plumbing system. Because of that, it's also important part of a thorough home inspection. One thing a home inspector should check is the temperature setting on the control valve. You use the control valve to set the...
Common Misconception of Home Buying #1:Buying a home is the smartest financial decision you will ever make. Thinking you can't afford to buy is one of the common misconceptions of home buying. In fact, most American and Canadian home owners would be financially broke...