Lighting above a shower or bath tub is permitted, often necessary and adds beauty to many bathrooms. There are approved light fixtures and unapproved light fixtures, those with exposed incandescent light bulbs are not approved or considered for safe and should be immediately replaced. Water and electricity do not coexist safely together and exposed light […]Read More about Lights Above the Shower May Pose a Safety Issue
It’s Super Hot Help Your AC Cool Better
Temperatures this summer are breaking records and matching others, there have been days where Dayton has been hotter than Florida and this puts a lot of pressure on your air conditioning system. Two simple things you can do to help your system: 1) Make sure your return filters are clean, this lets more air through […]Read More about It’s Super Hot Help Your AC Cool Better
A Hidden Danger That Could Have Silently Killed!
On this large older commercial building the roof had been replaced about five years ago. We inspected the roof and other than minor issues it was very functional. There was a big stainless steel flue pipe up the side of the building for the 250,000 BTU boiler that supplied heat to the building. Four hours […]Read More about A Hidden Danger That Could Have Silently Killed!
Gas Leaks: Finding and What to Do
Gas distribution systems in houses are the same for natural and propane gasses. Just like the best plumbing that has been trouble free for years can for no apparent reason develop a leak, so too can gas piping. The one difference is that with water, the pipe itself will often spring a leak whereas that […]Read More about Gas Leaks: Finding and What to Do
Unused Heating Oil Tank Requires Removal
Between the days of heating a home with coal and today’s natural gas there was a period of high demand for fuel oil as customers converted and modernized their heating systems. Starting in the 1940’s heating oil was considered a cleaner alternative to coal and so much easier to store. This love affair continued thru […]Read More about Unused Heating Oil Tank Requires Removal
Expansion Tank on Water Pipes Explained
If your house is equipped with such a device as pictured, you have probably noticed it plumbed in above or beside your water heater but may have no idea what it is for. If so you’re not alone. It’s not exactly the rock star of the plumbing world and doesn’t get much attention. So let’s […]Read More about Expansion Tank on Water Pipes Explained
Bathtub & The Water Damage Done
The bathtub and shower are cornerstones of basic hygiene in the house. Should we dare think what might become of us without them? A few days without such amenities would likely have us begging for olfactory reprieve! So rather than entertaining that scenario, let’s just assume them to be non-negotiable items. As such, what can […]Read More about Bathtub & The Water Damage Done
Protect Your Gas Meter: Bollards Up!
A gas meter may be located in a variety of places around your property. You may find it on the interior of the structure, mounted to the exterior or located somewhere on the grounds. When installed outside, one of the most important considerations is protection of the unit and piping. In particular, we are […]Read More about Protect Your Gas Meter: Bollards Up!
Determining Roof Condition and Age
What is the condition of the roof ? That is an important question that you will want answered by your home inspection. Replacement of shingles is a big ticket expense that you will want to be able to plan for as much as possible. Ten-thousand dollar surprises are not fun, at least not when the […]Read More about Determining Roof Condition and Age
Professional Plumbing Repair ?
Heading to inspect a vacant house in Springfield our inspector got a call from the office to tell us that a leak on the main drain in the basement had been professionally repaired by a plumber the day before. There was only one main drain so we could not have been mistaken as we […]Read More about Professional Plumbing Repair ?
The AFCI Breaker You May Grow to Hate
New homes come with new breakers in the electric panel box, some of them will look like the ones you may have had in your previous house and others will have a small colored button and the word ARC printed on the front of it. Engineers wanted to make bedrooms a safer place, electric blanket […]Read More about The AFCI Breaker You May Grow to Hate
Does Your Neighbor Have Insurance?
I stood on the second floor looking through the charred remains of the exterior wall towards the even more decimated neighboring house where the fire had begun. It was a total loss leaving only a lone chimney to stand with the last bits of blackened timbers still clinging on, precariously upright. The fire had not […]Read More about Does Your Neighbor Have Insurance?
Ultimate Burglar Deterrent!
Arriving early to inspect a vacant duplex in one of the less desirable areas of town, we decided to wait before knocking on the door and disturbing the tenants. Our notes marked “vacant” must have been incorrect, so we drove down the road and waited twenty five minutes. Returning we hesitated before going up the […]Read More about Ultimate Burglar Deterrent!
Incorrect Dryer Receptacle for Wire Type
There are two types of clothes dryer plugs and receptacles. The older one with three prongs and typically a gray cord (still in use and perfectly acceptable). Then there are the new four prong plugs, these all have a black cord and plug. The additional pin on the plug is for a ground wire adding […]Read More about Incorrect Dryer Receptacle for Wire Type
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