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The above photo is an “insinkerator” waste food disposal, or garbage disposal. It appears to be a newer model. It is installed correctly. It functions as it should. Proper maintainance will increase its service life. No oils or fats, no fiborous materials, no bones or blade damaging materials.
Research & Writing Assignment:
I read the article “central vacuum systems” by Nick Gromicko. Whole house vacuum systems, “central vacuums”, are installed throughout a building. They have many advantages over portable vacuums, including. Better allergen removal as the air is exhausted to the outside. They are quieter, lighter weight and generally more powerful suction.
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I inspected the Dishwasher which is properly secured to the counter tops and ran through a complete cycle. Inspected the appliance for leaks and no visible leaks. Drain attached to drain pipe under counter and back flow prevention was visible. Racks and inside spray arms were intact and in working condition. Melted plastic on front left side where heating element is this is a defect and could lead to a leak in the future. I recommend replacing or repairing the dishwasher.
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I read an article about inspecting foreclosure homes. I didn’t realize that realtors urge against getting home inspections on foreclosures because the banks do not warranty “as is” properties. A home inspection should always be performed even if the home is a foreclosure. The home still may not be worth buying if there are a large amount of defects.
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My essay is on inspecting refrigerators. The refrigerator should maintain temperature of 40 or less in the freezer should be 32 or less. Energy efficient refrigerators should use 50% less energy. When inspecting you should check for damage on the exterior such as scratches and dance. We should inspect the doors and gaskets to make sure it closes and Seals properly. Other things to look for his sliding shelves and controls.
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Narco read was on inspecting garage doors. Garage doors are usually the heaviest moving object in the house. They are subject to wear and tear mostly. He should check for stress and cracks on all moving parts. You should check the panels for dance that could cause the door to bend. All rollers hinges and springs should be evaluated. The door should open and close smoothly. The cord for the safety release should be red and safety sensors should be operational .
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A leaking pool filter can allow air to be introduced into the pool system causing severe damage to the pump. This can be recognized by either witnessing water leaking out or by air bubbles being blown out through jets in the pool.
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A pool skimmer consists of many components including the basket and weir door. Be sure that a weir door is installed as this will assist in suction. Also ensure that the basket is in proper condition and does not allow any large items to pass through it.
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this picture is of a broken dish washer handle. if you look close you can see that some sections of the handle are deteriorated showing age and possible chemical corrosion from detergents.this is just one of the many issues a dishwasher may have present during and inspection.
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refrigerators primarily work by collecting warm air on its inside and expelling it to its exterior and continues this process to gradually bring down the internal temperature. refrigerators can weigh anywhere from 35 lbs to 800 lbs. refrigerators are required to be powered bye a afci outlet.
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Although security is not one of the issues a home inspector is required to address according to the sop a cursory note on any defects let’s the client know that you are looking at everything on the property and will give them a greater sense of confidence in the accuracy of the report.
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A fireplace can be a great source of heat but can also be a great fire danger. Because of flying embers a fire place with an opening greater than 6 square feet needs a hearth 20 inches deep with a 12 inch extension on each side measured from the edge of the fireplace opening. A fire place less than 6 square feet only needs 16 inches in depth and an extension 8 inches wide measures from the edge of the fireplace opening.
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When inspecting refridgetors one should document the make, model style and manufacture with the date year it was produce. One should report of unusual sounds, vibration, level floor, dust or dirt on the coils exterior and interior rusting. Unit is operative or not, check door operation, seal, light, missing or damage shelves or components.
Research & Writing Assignment:
House hold appliance:When inspecting refridgetors one should document the make, model style and manufacture with the date year it was produce. One should report of unusual sounds, vibration, level floor, dust or dirt on the coils exterior and interior rusting. Unit is operative or not, check door operation, seal, light, missing or damage shelves or components.
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The dishwasher was inspected and is in operable condition. As shown in the image, the drain line is of adequate size and contains the required loop to prevent back flow and siphoning. No signs of leaks or moisture damage were found in the cabinet.
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Pool and spa inspection while not required is a common request. The inspector should look for an operable pool pump, blower and lights. A safety gate is required around all pools. Look for cracks in the pool decking or signs of plumbing issues. The pool should free of major cracks in tile or the surface of the pool.
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Well systems and sprinkler systems both should have backflow preventers connected. Backflow connectors prevent possible siphonage from various contaminants. Even if a resident is on private well, you can still educate them on necessity for their own health on importance of a backflow preventer. Siphonage happens when the pressure on the “Normally” supply side of the water systemhappen with a swimming pool is less than the original receiving side. This backflow or siphoning condition has been documented on the EPA website. Thousands of people have been affected with cross-connector or backflow contamination including; industrial chemicals, herbicides, pesticides, petroleum products, synthetic compounds, biological and radioactive agents.
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When inspecting burning elements, make sure to do a good, quick check on all the burner elements. Inspecting stovetop, range and oven elements is important before we turn them on for an operational check. Knowing a good visual inspection was completed and not just a quick operational check of all the element(s) turning on. If a bad element as shown in picture, doesn’t get passed onto the owner of the inspection property.
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when refrigerators loose power its a much larger issue than any other appliance in the house. recent code changes call for the refrigerator to have a gfci power source. this can be potentially very problematic because if a gfci in the upstream is unknowingly tripped and not reset promptly the contents of the refrigerator can go bad.
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the use of aluminum siding has traumatically decreased from the 1970’s until the present. with the low cost and easy installation of vinyl siding aluminum has become obsolete. a distinct advantage of aluminum siding over vinyl would be its life expectancy.
