Appliances

Water heater concerns

This water heater was recently replaced. It was in the direct path of cars. Missing a tpr tube (potentially dangerous) the thermostat was...

Be careful of “home completely updated”

This home in Elberta Alabama could have used a licensed plumber or at least someone that had some idea of modern plumbing installation...

Christmas Safety

With the cold winter Holidays here, brings a time for celebration, and that means more cooking, home decorating, entertaining, and an...

Save some BIG $$$$ with D.O.E.

Lots of savings are available when making our homes more energy efficient. The Department of Energy has lots of ideas and programs...

Home & CO Safety

I just finished an inspection that the client didn’t want, at first. Her lending institution told her she needed one to get a loan....

Bidet’s

This may be a little unorthodox for most, but we do live in a country full of inventive people. I kind of think of this as a Redneck...

Water Catch Pan

Newer building dictates that there is a catch pan under the water heater if a leak will damage the interior materials and belongings. I...

Drainage problems?

You don’t have to be a Home Inspector to think something might be wrong with this sink drain. Just in case, there is a huge bottle of...

How long will it last?

Very often I am asked how much longer will these appliance last. There are so many variables that I can’t accurately answer the question....

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