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July Tip of The Week

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Home Inspector with Division Home Inspections

Dog Days

Hot Fun in The Summer BY: Fred Duemig ©

 
Week 1: Check the operation of all ground-fault circuit interrupter outlets by pushing the "test" button. The "reset" button should pop out, indicating the receptacle is operating properly. Press in the reset button. Change or clean air conditioner filters. 
 
Week 2: Check all exterior walls for peeling paint. Cut your painting job down by painting two walls per year. Typically, paint on south and west facing walls deteriorate faster and need more frequent re-coating.
 
Week 3: Inspect garage door opener and lubricate according to manufacturers directions. Ensure all bolts and screws are tight and secure.
                                                                                    
Week 4: Check for leaks around washing machine. Inspect hoses and replace if necessary.
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Robert Whitelaw
Whitelaw & Sons Real Estate Services - Morgan Hill, CA
Broker, CEO, Realtor , ePro
Good tips. It's amazing how folks can live in a home for years and not realize many of these things are not working correctly. In one deal a while back, an inspection showed that nearly half the outlets in the house had incorrect or faulty grounding!
Jun 25, 2007 12:20 AM
David Helm
Helm Home Inspections - Bellingham, WA
Bellingham, Wa. Licensed Home Insp
When you change washing machine hoses, use the braided stainless steel.  These are very strong and will prevent disastrous surprises.
Jun 25, 2007 04:33 AM
Jim Watzlawick
Watz Home Inspections - Algonquin, IL
Watz Home Inspections
I recommend getting a tester for the GFCI outlets because the test button will work even if the outlet is not wired properly.
Jun 27, 2007 11:56 AM
Jimmy Breazeale
Sherlock Home Inspections - Coldwater, MS
Hey, Fred...hope you posted this to Localism.com.  Good info for homeowners.
Jun 27, 2007 06:08 PM
Fred Duemig
Division Home Inspections - Massapequa, NY

Hi Robert, So true and it can be true of most of us; - Sometimes we don't "Practice What we Preach"

Hi David, Agreed, good recommendation

Jim, They are cheap enough and a good tool

Hi Jimmy, Localism???

Jul 02, 2007 03:00 AM
Dale Baker
Baker Energy Audits and Commercial Properties Inspections - Claremont, NH
New Hampshire Relocation Real Estate Information

Howdy Fred

Congrats on a very good and helpful post for homeowners.

Jul 02, 2007 11:45 AM
Dominick Gaccino
Dominick gaccino - Peekskill, NY

is this just july?

 

do this every month

 

ol

Jul 08, 2007 02:40 AM