nj: Are you "Ready for inspection"?
- 03/13/09 02:58 PM
From routine maintenance, to detecting conditions that could signify the need for major repairs, there are many simple steps your seller can take ahead of time to prepare their home for a professional home inspection. In addition, on the day of the inspection, attention to a few details can go a long way to ensuring that everything goes smoothly. DISCLOSURES Disclose past catastrophes such as fires or floods Provide building permits and plans for any major renovations Disclose any work that was completed without the proper permits Provide invoices and warrantees for major improvements, termite treatments, roofs, furnaces, air conditioning, (9 comments)
nj: Protect your A/C from dogs........oh and humans too
- 03/13/09 02:32 PM
Yes you need to protect your a/c condensor compressor unit (outdoor section) from dogs. Mans best friend is an air conditioners worst enemy. We all know dogs lift their legs and urinate on things to mark their territory. What most of us don't know is that the urine is acidic and very harmful to the metal components on your a/c unit. The acid in the dogs urine will cause corrosion and possible major damage to the metals on the unit, especially the softer metals, like the aluminum fins and copper coils. I have come across many a/c units where the (2 comments)