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So lets get started.
Heating / Central air conditioning: The home inspector shall observe permanently installed heating and cooling systems including: Heating equipment; Cooling Equipment that is central to home; Normal operating controls; Automatic safety controls; Chimneys, flues, and vents, where readily visible.
Solid fuel heating devices; Heat distribution systems including fans, pumps, ducts and piping, with supports, insulation, air filters, registers, radiators, fan coil units, convectors; and the presence of an installed heat source in each room.
The home inspector shall describe: Energy source; and Heating equipment and distribution type. The home inspector shall operate the systems using normal operating controls.
The home inspector shall open readily openable access panels provided by the manufacturer or installer for routine homeowner maintenance.
The home inspector is not required to: Operate heating systems when weather conditions or other circumstances may cause equipment damage; Operate automatic safety controls; Ignite or extinguish solid fuel fires; or Observe: The interior of flues; Fireplace insert flue connections; Humidifiers; Electronic air filters; or The uniformity or adequacy of heat supply to the various rooms.
Installation and ventilation: The home inspector shall observe: Insulation and vapor retarders in unfinished spaces; Ventilation of attics and foundation areas; Kitchen, bathroom, and laundry venting systems; and the operation of any readily accessible attic ventilation fan, and, when temperature permits, the operation of any readily accessible thermostatic control.
The home inspector shall describe: Insulation in unfinished spaces; and Absence of insulation in unfinished space at conditioned surfaces. The home inspector shall: Move insulation where readily visible evidence indicates the need to do so; and Move insulation where chimneys penetrate roofs, where plumbing drain/waste pipes penetrate floors, adjacent to earth filled stoops or porches, and at exterior doors.
The home inspector is not required to report on: Concealed insulation and vapor retarders; or Venting equipment that is integral with household appliances.
Last but not least built and kitchen appliances: The home inspector shall observe and operate the basic functions of the following kitchen appliances.
Permanently installed dishwasher, through its normal cycle; Range, cook top, and permanently installed oven; Trash compactor; Garbage disposal; Ventilation equipment or range hood; and Permanently installed microwave oven.
The home inspector is not required to observe: Clocks, timers, self-cleaning oven function, or thermostats for calibration or automatic operation; Non built-in appliances; or Refrigeration units.
The home inspector is not required to operate: Appliances in use; or Any appliance that is shut down or otherwise inoperable.
I hope that part one and part two gave you a real good idea of what to expect from your home inspector. As you can see there's a lot of things that must be inspected. It's equally important to have the right inspector to do the job right.
I hope this information has not overwhelmed you but has educated you. Your home is probably the most valuable investment that you will make for your family.
So why not invest in a good certified home inspector that has your best interests at heart.
Author David Haigh is a professional home inspector in NJ. Click now to view a free sample report of a New Jersey home inspection at http://mynjhomeinspector.com.
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This information is great and I'm glad that you take the time to let people know about what we should expect when they get a home inspection.
Great
warkjeff 2 years ago
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the43k 2 years ago