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Are Double Key Deadbolt Locks Unsafe?
Question: We have double key deadbolt locks on our doors. Should we replace the double key deadbolt locks with single key deadbolt locks? Answer: Double key deadbolt locks present a serious safety issue to household occupants in the event of a fire. First, in the event of a fire you won’t be able to find [...]
Do The Rubber Hoses On My Washing Machine Need To Be Replaced?
Question: Our clothes washing machine is connected to the hot and cold water supply lines with the black rubber hoses. Should we replace the rubber hoses? Answer: Yes! One of the best things you can do to minimize the risk of a flood in your home is replace your existing rubber washing machine supply line [...]
How Can I Prevent Wood Rot On The Trim Of My House?
Question: How can I help prevent wood rot on my wood window sills and trim? Answer: There are three good ways to help prevent wood rot on your wood window sills and trim. The first thing is to keep the bushes and shrubs trimmed back away from the house at least eighteen inches. Second, the [...]
Does The Filter Need To Be Changed In Your Furnace?
Are the return air vents in your house covered with dirt? If so, you’re not cleaning or replacing your filter often enough! Here’s a question we get asked on a regular basis; how often should I replace the air filters and my furnace? You should replace or clean the filter once a month. With forced [...]
Dry Toilet Concerns
If you have a toilet in your home that is not used on a regular basis, check it monthly to make sure there is water in the stool part to form the trap & keep sewer gases from entering your home. You can always flush the toilet to refill the stool, or just dump a [...]
Water Heater Pressure Valves
All water heaters have pressure valves installed so that if a water heater malfunctions, the hot water will blow out the pressure valve pipe & end up down by the floor. If the overflow pipe is missing, this is a safety concern & a pipe of correct size & length should be added for safety. [...]
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Besides doing the normal Pre-Purchase Home Inspections for Home Buyers, we also do... RADON TESTING A radon test has to be at least 48 hrs long to be an EPA approved test. The radon results are printed on site at the end of the test period for immediate results, no waiting for samples to be sent to a lab & results returned. Indoor radon can be a health threat, rated as the second leading cause of lung cancer. We use Continuous Radon Monitors(CRM), which have been … [Read More...]