Mar 7, 2019 | Air Conditioning, Home Inspection, Home Inspection Preparation, Home Maintenance, Homeowners, HVAC, Real Estate
It is time for your Spring HVAC checkup. Things you can do yourself: Clean the primary condensate drain. https://spotoninspection.com/clogged-air-conditioner-drains/ Change the filters Be sure the condenser is level and unobstructed. Inspect the insulation on the...
Jan 22, 2019 | Appliances, Garage Door, Home Inspection, Home Maintenance
Overhead garage doors can be dangerous to small children or pets. Garage door safety features help to minimize these risks but it is important to understand the purpose and function of these safety features. The first safety feature is a pair of photo sensitive...
Jan 15, 2019 | Grading and Drainage, Home Maintenance, Roof and Roof Coverings
Recently I inspected a house where I encountered some fairly serious moisture problems near some windows. The home is only seven years old with stone exterior and full gutters. Two windows at the front of the house showed evidence of moisture intrusion in the form of...
Jan 8, 2019 | Fire Safety
Smoke detectors are a critical piece of safety equipment in our homes but we have the tendency to ignore them. During inspections, I find inoperative smoke detectors or other deficiencies in fire protection equipment in about 50% of existing construction homes. One of...
Oct 9, 2018 | Plumbing, Uncategorized
One of the most common deficiencies encountered in Houston home inspection is the absence of appropriate plumbing back flow prevention. Even though I commonly report the absence of back flow protection, most homeowners ignore the deficiencies and they remain...
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